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The Committee

The club is organised and administered by committee. 

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The committee is elected annually at the club's Annual General Meeting.

Club members (aged over 18) are eligible for nomination to any committee post.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE COMMITTEE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT IT ENTAILS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB SECRETARY 

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Ruth Tweedie

Chairperson

The Chairperson is the principal officer for the club and is elected by the club members. The Chairperson is responsible for the leadership and governance responsibilities of the club

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Natalie Henderson

Secretary

The Club Secretary is key to the smooth running of the club. They provide a main point of contact for administration, information and communication and also the point of contact for information about the club and organises club trails.

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Alison Smith

Treasurer

Responsible for managing the day-to-day finances of our Club - all income and expenses.  Also prepares the annual accounts for sign-off by an independent accountant.

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Joanne Penfold

Committee Member

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Gillian Law

Fundraising and Official Coordinator

The Fundraising and Officials Coordinator is responsible for creating a fundraising plan for the season and working with the fundraising team to execute the plan. This also includes contacting local businesses for sponsorship opportunities. Gillian also coordinates officials for internal and external galas t

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Dave Parsisson

Trials Officer and membership secretary

The Trials Officer is the first point of contact for our new members. They will organise the trials and inform our members of all they need to do to join.

The Club Membership Secretary is the key link between the club and the Swim England membership team. They look after they the day to day registration of all club members with Swim England

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Mark Raper

Health and Safety Officer

The Health and Safety officer is responsible for ensuring that the club is safe and effective and are operating in line with all appropriate health and safety guidelines

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Naomi Potter

Committee member

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Daisy Shek

Events Officer

The Events Officer manages our internal galas like the mini galas and club championships

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Mark Tweedie

Committee member (Master Rep)

Supporting Roles

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Jon Dowd

Welfare Officer

This role is essential in providing a first point of contact for children, parents and adults

within the club who have a child safeguarding or welfare concern.

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Please contact Jon if you have any safeguarding or welfare concerns.​

Jon also ensures that all relevant club members, volunteers and staff have an up to date DBS Enhanced Disclosure and the opportunity to access appropriate child safeguarding training

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Sian Gillinder

Welfare Officer

This role is essential in providing a first point of contact for children, parents and adults

within the club who have a child safeguarding or welfare concern.

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Please contact Jon if you have any safeguarding or welfare concerns.​

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Beth Coventry

Competition Secretary

Competitions Secretary is responsible for submitting all gala entries.

Please contact Joanne for competition entry enquiries

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Mick AIr

Committee member

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Nicki Hewitt

Aquatic Helpers Coordinator

The Aquatic Helpers programme is managed by Nicki.  

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Becky Freeman

Kit Manager

Club kit is managed by Becky. She holds a small stock of non personalised kit including hats.

She will notify members when an order is being placed .

For any kit enquiries, please contact Becky.

Officials

Mel Anderson

Phillip Aldridge

Laura Findlay

Lesley Murray

Gillian Law

©2021 by Morpeth Amateur Swimming Club.

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