the exploration society of southern africa dedicated to discovery, conservation and exploration



Essa Committee Roles

Chairperson              

·  Call and chairs meetings
·  Runs Monthly meetings
·  liases with other similar organisations
·  Provides vision and leadership to the society
·  Support the creation of expeditions

Safety Officer                        
·  draws up safety guidelines for committee aproval
·  Monitors all trips to ensure they comply with Safety standards ·  Ensures Safety equipment is servicable

Treasurer                      
·  Manages Finances
·  Collects membership
·  Manages membership data
·  Pays all expenses
·  Creates Budget for the year

Trip Diary                      
·  maintains spreadsheet for all trips
·  encorages members to organise trips
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Secretary                        
·  Communicates between members & committee.
·  Ensures minutes are kept for each meeting
·  Keeps society records
(mariam agreed to send weekly emails to Essa detailing what is happening in the coming week. This hasnt happened yet. )

Newsletter                        
·  publishes four Newsletters during the course of the year
·  produces a newsflash for distribution at each meeting (?!) I didnt know about this one - Mariam

Monthly Meetings               
 Co-ordinates speakers for the meeting and ensures that they are informed of the presentaion requirements, venue date and time.
 Liases with Venue to ensure that they are aware of our requirments on a monthly basis
 Books restaurant for meal thereafter.
 Ensures that all required equipment is available- (Richard agreed to take on this role, Mariam CANNOT due to work issues)

Equipment Officer                
·  Signs equipment in and out
·  Ensures equipment is mainted in a pristine condition
·  Motivates and purchases new equipment
·  ensures Storeroom is maintained and organised
·  Maintains First Aid Kit.

Webmaster                        
·  Updates Website monthly
·  Adds new Content when necessary

Entertainment                   
·  Organises Social events
·  Ensure Formal and Annual Dinner are organised
·  Create floating Trophies

New Members                                        
·  Assist new Members in familirising themselves with the club ·  Ensure Treasurer has their monies and details ·  Set up table and provide information at each meeting

Fundraiser                                               
·  Develop fundraising target with committee  ·  Organise fundraising Introductory rivertrip

Expedition   
·  Support existing expeditions
·  Create new expeditions
·  Mentor Expedition Leaders