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Hi all

We just had the AGM and the committe for next year has been elected as follows :-

President - Dave Sperring
Secretary - Hannah Buckland
Treasurer - Jamie Greig
Gear Rep - Eddie Edwards
Trip Sec - Tom Dudley
Training Officer - Amy Griffiths
Social Sec - Rosie Dyer
Managment Rep - Tom Webber

Well done to those people. We celebrated in style with a pizza, followed by a screening of Predator starring the club mascot, Arnie!!

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The AGM is now on the Thursday 29th of April, starting at 17.00 in lecture room 4 in Fulton House.

Please come along to help choose next year's committee. If you're interested in going for a committee postion have a look at the post on crag chat and feel free to talk to the current person doing that role to find out more. Also if there's anything you want discussing please email it to the club secretary by Thursday 22nd April.

Other news:
- Dynamic Rock trips start again next Monday - we need car drivers as we have no mini bus
- First outdoor trip of the term on Saturday 24th April

Sign up online for both!

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Hello,

It's coming soon to the time of year when the club holds its annual AGM. This will take place on Thursday 29th April in Fulton House lecture room 4, and all active club members are encouraged to attend. In case you've not been to one before, the AGM is where the club votes for the committee for the next academic year, and also where important decisions (such as as changes to the constitution, and changing committee positions) are made. It's also where you get a chance to voice your opinions on the club.

The committee positions are detailed in a thread in the 'General Discussion' section, and anyone can go for any position (any specific requirements are listed). Active club members are strongly encouraged to run for positions, as its a great way to get more involved with the club, and to push it in the direction you want. It also looks good on your CV after uni... Most importantly, unless dedicated people run for the committee, there won't be an active mountaineering club next year, as it needs people to organise it!

If you're considering going for a position, now is the time to talk to the current person in that role to find out more (see the current committee page). Expect plenty of pestering over the coming weeks.

Also, please have a look at the club constitution. If you wish to suggest any changes, these need to be given to the secretary at least a week before the AGM. The club will then vote on the suggestions at the AGM. Most likely changes will relate to committee positions.

Kind regards,
Tom

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