[q] About the committee
The committee, in their own words:
General Secretary and Treasurer: Glenn Hinch
Why did you stand for the role of General Secretary?
In traditional fashion, I decided to hand over the Social Secretary reins after a year, and welcomed the opportunity to 'move upstairs'.
What does the role involve?
My main responsibilities are organising regular committee meetings and the AGM, holding the purse-strings, and representing the group within the Ramblers organisation.
How long have you been a member?
Since June 2006.
What do you do the rest of the time?
I enjoy running and cycling as well as walking, and enjoy going to the cinema and gigs (ok, the pub) to relax.
I work in IT at a certain high-street bank that recently merged with another certain high-street bank. Sincere thanks to all you taxpayers for keeping us in business and me in a job! We'll pay you back...
Favourite part of Take a Hike membership?
The combination of socialising and seeing some great countryside that I might not have discovered by myself.
Membership Secretary: Kevin Baxter
Kevin's words will appear soon...
Walks Secretary: Neil Chester
What does this role involve?
Managing the walks diary, advising new walk leaders as to club procedures and trying to encourage more members to start leading walks for the group.
Why did you stand for election to the committee?
I wanted to be involved in the running of the club and thought that my skills as a walk leader and a social organiser could be used to encourage others to do their own activities for the benefit of the group.
How long have you been in Take a Hike?
Since May 2003.
What do you do the rest of the time?
I work in a government agency. I also get out to the countryside on my bikes when I'm not tinkering with them in the back of the garage. I also enjoy going to the theatre to see plays and musicals. I also have been known to organise the odd group holiday in Northern and Southern Ireland as well as Switzerland.
Favourite part of Take a Hike membership?
Walking and meeting new people.
Social Secretary: Lou Elkington
Why did you stand for the role of Social Secretary?
I enjoy organising events for the group and my skills lie in this area rather than walk leading!
What does the role involve?
My main responsibilities are co-ordinating all the social events, keeping the Social Diary up to date and organising the Summer Bash and Christmas Party. (oh, and encouraging everyone to get involved!)
How long have you been a member?
Since January 2007.
What do you do the rest of the time?
My favourite hobbies are camping, skiing and circuit training. I do the odd wild camping adventure (am I allowed to say that?). I enjoy live music, pubs and bars and comedy, and am also a Guide Leader.
By day, I am a Client Services manager in a Digital Marketing Communications company.
Favourite part of Take a Hike membership?
You always have someone to go walking with, go to the pub with and share some amazing views with.
Webmaster: Paul Irving
Paul's words will appear soon...
