Who’s who

Who’s who

This is not an exhaustive description of official roles; it describes the most significant aspects of jobs so that all members, whether on the committee or not, understand who is responsible for what.

Chair
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Peter LangmaidProvide leadership and direction to the club. Chair meetings. Co-ordinate club activity.
Vice Chair
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Ian GamlenSeek and appoint officials for events. Deputise for Chair as necessary.
Treasurer
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David AldridgeManage club finances including bank and any deposit accounts. Produce annual accounts to be independently examined, approved by committee and presented to the club Annual General meeting. Advise committee on financial decisions.
General Secretary
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Jenny UffMinute committee and general meetings. Issue the agenda for meetings. Focal point for correspondence. Tel: 0121 455 9142
Membership Secretary
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Mandy MackerethProcess membership applications and maintain membership records. Maintain helper lists. Maintain e-mail list for the club. Distribute email to mailing list at member’s request. Ensure appropriate use of list.
Fixtures
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James ThomasDraw up the club’s fixture list and co-ordinate with regional and national fixtures secretaries. Register events with British Orienteering. Liaise with Vice-Chair to ensure that events have officials appointed.
Mapping
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Paul BasherOversee club mapping programme and ensure that club maps are suitable for event use. Provide map / area input into fixtures programme.
Equipment
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Peter LangmaidManage and maintain club equipment.
Club Captain
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Kerstin MitchellEnter teams for relays and CompassSport Cup/Trophy. Select teams. Encourage member participation in club competition (e.g. West Midland League). Engender competitive spirit.
Club CoachVacantCo-ordinate activities of club coaches and coaching activity (e.g. junior camps).
WMOA Representative
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John LeesonRepresent club at West Midlands Orienteering Association (WMOA) meetings four times a year and at the AGM. Facilitate communication between WMOA and HOC.
Social Secretary
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Kerstin MitchellArrange social functions for members.
Welfare Officer
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Barbara FordProvide a point of contact for members, particularly juniors and parents, to raise issues of a welfare nature. Point of contact with British Orienteering. See our Safeguarding page.
Schools LiaisonVacantFocal point for schools contacts (Co-ordinate network of local school contacts?)
Other Contacts
Webmaster
Marian WhiteMaintain and administer the club’s internet web site.
Junior Captains
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VacantRepresent junior members of the club and assist in selection of teams for junior competitions.
HOC ShopKerstin Mitchell
Permanent CoursesVacant
Newsletter EditorPeter RoseCollate HOC news, articles and reports from club members, along with other items of Orienteering interest to send as a monthly e-newsletter to club members.
Social Media (Facebook)Peter RoseKeep social media page(s) accurate and up to date
Summer Series EventsKerstin MitchellCo-ordinate series of events and record league results. Obtain officials. Ensure events are registered, permissions obtained and events publicised, working with other officials. Ensure monies and returns are provided to treasurer.
Winter Evening EventsDavid WilliamsCo-ordinate series of events and record league results. Obtain officials. Ensure events are registered, permissions obtained and events publicised, working with other officials. Ensure monies and returns are provided to treasurer.
Night Street LeagueJohn LeesonCo-ordinate series of events and record league results. Obtain officials. Ensure events are registered and events publicised, working with other officials. Ensure monies and returns are provided to treasurer.
Landowner Liaison
Area allocations
Robert Vickers
Charlie Nelson
Barry McGowan
Adrian Bailey
Carol Pelusi
Richard Davies
Obtain permissions from landowners, maintain area files and provide relevant area information to event officials.
TrophiesBarbara FordEnsure website records of trophies and holders are up to date. Arrange return and engraving in advance of presentation, including the Summer series but not the two Night Leagues.
Forum AdministratorMike FarringtonMaintain membership of the club online forum. Administer the system.
Data Protection Privacy Policy
Sportident EquipmentPeter LangmaidMaintain computing and electronic punching equipment and advise on use. Train members.
Helper Team LeadersProvide event organiser with a team leader who will arrange helpers for Start; Car Parking; First Aid; SI/Finish; Registration.