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Committee Roles

The committee meets about once a quarter. We have been meeting in the Watershed in Bristol City centre. Meetings are informal (there is beer!). There is an agenda, just to make sure we cover everything we need to and there are some actions for committee members to take away.

What Does The Committee Do?

The committee work to promote the work of the Ramblers Association to people in their 20's and 30's in the local area.

 

Most of this is about promoting walking as an attractive hobby and therefore increase membership for the Ramblers nationally.

How Are The Committee Appointed?

The group meets every November for it's Annual General Meeting. At this time the committee is elected. We usually ask people to contact us in advance if they are interested in being on the Committee. We try to ensure that the committee is respresentative of the group. This means we need a variety of younger, older members along with people who normally attend 1 boots and 3 boot walks.

How Much Are They Paid?

The work undertaken by the committee is on a voluntary basis.

Can I Join The Committee?

Committee roles are placed up for election. If you are interested in applying for a role, we ask that you inform us in advance.

When Is The AGM?

The AGM is normally held on a Monday evening in central Bristol. Full details will be announced nearer the time.

 

 

 

  

Ruth - Chairperson

Responsible for overseeing the work of everyone on the committee. Will represent Brunel during meetings and discussions with other local walking groups.

Ruth is happy to speak to anyone about making Brunel more accessible to potential new members. She is also keen to expand our current base of walk leaders.

  
     

Robin - Secretary

Arrange and co-ordinate Brunel committee meetings. This will include arrange a time and date for the meeting, writing an agenda and minuting any meetings.

Create monthly newsletter for members. Interface with Avon Area Ramblers. Assist Membership Secretary in answering queries (via email) in the group inbox.

 
     

Jonathan - Treasurer

Create a (very simple!) budget (in the Ramblers format – excel spreadsheet) for the coming year, which is then agreed with the Treasurer for Avon Area Ramblers. Be a co-signature for our bank account to authorise any payments (on the internet). Keep a record of all money we spend against the budget for the year. Advise on financial implications of any events we organise i.e. weekends away

 
     

Suzanne - Programme Secretary

Responsible for ensuring we have a full calendar of walks for the group. Without walks we have no club so it’s very important that everyone helps when they can by submitting walks to the programme here or just emailing them via the group account enquiries@brunelwalking.org.uk. If you have any questions about leading a walk or what you can put on the programme, don’t hesitate to ask and we'll be happy to help you!

  
     

Mark - Membership Secretary

Act as the interface to Ramblers’ Membership department. Maintain (20s & 30s and 40+) Brunel address book of current members. Welcome new members to the group (via email). Answer new member queries (via email). Think of new ideas to attract new members.

 
     

Philip - Brunel Plus Co-Ordinator

Responsible for ensuring that Brunel Plus has a variety of walks on offer every month. Ensure that the views of older members are represented at committee level. Also promote Brunel Plus to new and prespective members.

    
     

Tim - Resources & Footpaths Officer

The Resources & Footpaths officer has two roles. Keep all our group maps and books, these are made available for group members to borrow at any time. The person also liases with the other local Rambler groups with regards to any footpath issues that need our attention.

 

  
     

Jill - Webmaster

Look after and improve our website. The website is the main way we communicate with of our members, it is therefore vital that it is kept up to date. Role includes updating the website with new content as necessary and improving the layout and structure of the site. Role does not include updating our walks programme, this is done directly by the Programme and Social Secretaries.

  
     

John -Social Secretary

Co-ordinate social events for the 20s & 30s programme including arrange a host for the monthly pub night. Organise 2 (20s & 30s) weekends away (1 in May and 1 in September) – this includes finding and booking a venue (with agreement from committee), managing bookings and co-ordinating walk leaders and communal meal. Assist chairperson in organising Christmas weekend away (20s & 30s/40+) first weekend in December).