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Today is 12 March
Every year a vote is held and members of the club are selected to become the next year's committee.A word from Club President:"Every year SkydiveUWE is known for bringing new members into the sport. This year will be no different with the focus being on safe progression for new and existing members, as well as maintaining our excellent safety record. Here's to an excellent year of jumping, drinking and most importantly having fun!" Potter (President 2008/2009)
Qualifications: B licence, CH1,CH2, JM1, FS1, 135 jumps
James is in his fourth year at UWE (he did a placement), studying Business with Marketing. This is James’ 3rd year on the Committee, having previously held the Treasurer and Student Progression positions. Over the last three trips to the USA he's had the chance to jump from a Jet Airliner, Hot Air Balloon(s) and a Helicopter. On the last trip he had an argument with drain (missing its cover) on landing, resulting in him ending up in Vegas in a wheelchair. Leaving everyone else to get on a coach, James’ insurance company paid for a limo to Los Angeles Airport where he was upgraded to First for the flight home. Result. As the club President, James will be organising the whole club. He’ll be organising First Jump Courses, Trips, and getting people to BCPA events with the help of the rest of the committee.
James is in his fourth year at UWE (he did a placement), studying Business with Marketing. This is James’ 3rd year on the Committee, having previously held the Treasurer and Student Progression positions. Over the last three trips to the USA he's had the chance to jump from a Jet Airliner, Hot Air Balloon(s) and a Helicopter. On the last trip he had an argument with drain (missing its cover) on landing, resulting in him ending up in Vegas in a wheelchair. Leaving everyone else to get on a coach, James’ insurance company paid for a limo to Los Angeles Airport where he was upgraded to First for the flight home. Result. As the club President, James will be organising the whole club. He’ll be organising First Jump Courses, Trips, and getting people to BCPA events with the help of the rest of the committee.
Qualifications: A License, CH1, FS1, 90 Jumps.
Becks is your club secretary. She will be the one pestering you all with emails, as well anything else Mr President tells her to do. She joined the club in September 2007 as a fresher and waited 5 worthwhile months to do her first jump in California, where she gained her A license on the club's annual qualification trip. She also made club history by becoming the first female 'Club Bitch' (you'll find out). Now, she can be found at the dropzone most weekends, where she likes to take part in formation skydives. She is also not adverse to the odd 'schlong' jump.
Becks is your club secretary. She will be the one pestering you all with emails, as well anything else Mr President tells her to do. She joined the club in September 2007 as a fresher and waited 5 worthwhile months to do her first jump in California, where she gained her A license on the club's annual qualification trip. She also made club history by becoming the first female 'Club Bitch' (you'll find out). Now, she can be found at the dropzone most weekends, where she likes to take part in formation skydives. She is also not adverse to the odd 'schlong' jump.
Qualifications: A License, CH1, 23 Jumps.
Tom is currently in his second year at UWE studying Games Technology, and his second year in the club. He started with a RAPS First Jump Course, before going on to complete an AFF course in California on the 2009 club trip. If he’s not jumping then he’s be playing video games or drinking Tom holds the record for the most expensive 2 pitchers of beer bought for a beer fine at £25.00! This year however, he will be managing the clubs money better he is our treasurer, so bring all money concerns to him.
Tom is currently in his second year at UWE studying Games Technology, and his second year in the club. He started with a RAPS First Jump Course, before going on to complete an AFF course in California on the 2009 club trip. If he’s not jumping then he’s be playing video games or drinking Tom holds the record for the most expensive 2 pitchers of beer bought for a beer fine at £25.00! This year however, he will be managing the clubs money better he is our treasurer, so bring all money concerns to him.
Qualifications: A license, CH1, 40 jumps
Stuart will be our Social Officer, which means if you've got any ideas, however woefully poor or excellent (if you ego is as inflated as his) you might think they are, give him a shout and we'll see if we can get it up and going! Its all about keeping this club in top form, the better the events, the better the club! He is currently in his second year at uni studying History (great fun) and its his second year in the club. Like most of the committee he completed his AFF out in California on the club trip (which rocked SO HARD so get on it next year!).
Stuart will be our Social Officer, which means if you've got any ideas, however woefully poor or excellent (if you ego is as inflated as his) you might think they are, give him a shout and we'll see if we can get it up and going! Its all about keeping this club in top form, the better the events, the better the club! He is currently in his second year at uni studying History (great fun) and its his second year in the club. Like most of the committee he completed his AFF out in California on the club trip (which rocked SO HARD so get on it next year!).
Qualifications: C license, CH1, CH2, JM1, FS1, CF1, 200 jumps
Eugene has been in the sport since 2001, where he started on static line. Now, he has over 200 jumps to date, with his main focus being on formation skydiving and canopy formation. He is looking to start learning to freefly and flying camera at some point. Eugene is well know for his collection of "safety knives" that are attached to his jumpsuit. Eugene has been a perpetual student for a little while, but short of doing a doctorate will be joining the responsible tax paying masses in a year or so. Eugene’s other interests include climbing, running around shooting people with BB guns, with a history of competitive fencing and archery, Jujitsu and ballroom dancing. Eugene’s responsibilities as Safety and Equiptment Officer include deciding who uses the club equipment, maintenance and inspection of club equipment, and with help of experienced instructors, educating members to be safer skydivers.
Eugene has been in the sport since 2001, where he started on static line. Now, he has over 200 jumps to date, with his main focus being on formation skydiving and canopy formation. He is looking to start learning to freefly and flying camera at some point. Eugene is well know for his collection of "safety knives" that are attached to his jumpsuit. Eugene has been a perpetual student for a little while, but short of doing a doctorate will be joining the responsible tax paying masses in a year or so. Eugene’s other interests include climbing, running around shooting people with BB guns, with a history of competitive fencing and archery, Jujitsu and ballroom dancing. Eugene’s responsibilities as Safety and Equiptment Officer include deciding who uses the club equipment, maintenance and inspection of club equipment, and with help of experienced instructors, educating members to be safer skydivers.