The Committee

As odd as it might sound (and contrary to how it sometimes seems) the Glasgow University Curling Club doesn't run itself, the club is, in fact, run by a small, dedicated body of members who are responsible for ensuring the everyday running of the club, ensuring that ice is booked when needed, that people have the information they need, that funds are in place, that we have a place to go after training, etc. This group is the Glasgow Uni. Curling Club committee.

The current committee was elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 7th March 2018 and officially took office following the handover ceremony on 1st April 2018

President - Laura Johnston

E-mail - captian-curling@gusa.gla.ac.uk

Term(s) - 2017-18 (Sec.), 2018-19

The President is the club's figurehead and in charge of much of the running of the club. She is responsible for chairing meetings of the committee and the AGM, liaising with GUSA, communicating with training venues and other club committees and engaging with the membership.

The current President is Laura Johnston who is going into her second year studying Accountancy and Finance. Laura has played for Glasgow for one season.

Treasurer and Vice-President - Fraser Baird

E-mail - treasurer-curling@gusa.gla.ac.uk

Term(s) - 2018-19

The Treasurer is responsible for all club finances; this includes liaising with the GUSA finance convener, upkeep of the club accounts, collection of membership fees, authorisation of all transactions to or from the club account and reporting the club accounts to the membership at the AGM. The Treasurer also holds the position of Vice-President of the Club, taking over day to day running in the absence of the President.

The current Treasurer is Fraser Baird who is in his fourth year studying Physics with Astrophysics. He started curling with Glasgow University and has represented Glasgow at the SSS League and the SSS Open.

Secretary - Connie Lathe

E-mail - secretary-curling@gusa.gla.ac.uk

Term(s) - 2018-19

The Secretary is responsible for the administrative running of the club; ensuring that ice is booked when needed, that information is circulated around club members, that meetings are minuted and that any loose ends are tied up as quickly as possible. Generally she serves to hold the President's leash lest she gets any fancy ideas!

The current Secretary is Connie Lathe who is in her third year studying Neuroscience

Social Convener - Greg Cook

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Term(s) - 2018-19

The Social Convener is responsible for arranging the club's sponsorship deals for the season and liaising with the sponsor venue throughout the season to ensure that the club's best interests are met. They are also responsible for arranging any social events outwith the normal calendar of training dates.

The Current Social Sec. is Greg Cook who is in his third year studying for his CEES degree. His has played for Bearsden C.C.and Darvel C.C., having taken up the sport when he came to Glasgow Uni

OCM -Orla McLaughlin

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Term(s) - 2018-19

The Ordinary Committee Member is a voting member of the committee without an official portfolio. The OCM's job will likely entail undertaking any tasks that the other committee members cannot undertake or that do not fit into their portfolios. The position has been dubbed "committee bitch" but is an important one nonetheless.

The current OCM is Orla McLaughlin who is going into her second year studying Psychology and Philosophy. Orla took up the sport with the University Club and will be representing Glasgow at the SSS Open in Stranraer in 2018

Honorary Alumni Convener - Andrew McGowan

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Term(s) - 2018-19

The Alumni Convener is an honorary post held by a first year alumnus and is responsible for maintaining alumni contact with and support for the club. This may entail working with the club to organise alumni socials and alumni vs. student fixtures.

The current Alumni Convener is Andrew McGowan, who graduated with an MA in History and also studied for his MLitt at Glasgow. He curls for Kelvinside Academical Curling Club and is serving for the first time on the committee. Andrew is a Scottish Schools' Curling Champion, winning in 2012 as part of the George Heriot's team. In 2014-15 he skipped the Glasgow II team in the SSS League

Honorary President - Alina Cristina Marin

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Term(s) - 2014-15 (OCM), 2015-16 (Sec), 2016-17 (Sec), 2017-18 (Alum. Con.) 2018-19

The Honorary President is a non-voting committee position, holding an advisory role and was foolishly granted by a previous president as a position for someone who, despite ageing horribly still hasn't managed to leave university. It is now held by any former member, nominated by the previous incumbent as a means of conferring the club's gratitude for prior service

The current Honorary President is Cristina Marin who has graduated in Neuroscience and is serving her first term in the role. Cristina served a term as OCM during her second year and two terms as Secretary and as Honorary Alumni Convenor. She curls for Carmunnock and Rutherglen and has represented Romania at Junior and Women's level. She is currently studying for her PhD at the Francis Crick Institutue