Boat Club (RUMS): Secretary

I want to be involved with the committee next year, as boat club is such a huge part of my university life and simply I’d like to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. I believe my skills suit the role of secretary - very organised, able to work teams and keep track of what’s going on. I love RUMSBC, and have done since I joined in 2020 - I do feel that I have a good understanding of the events and important general dates for the calendar, and really enjoy taking notes and making them understandable and succinct. 

This year has been very special for me at rumsbc, coming back after an interruption of studies. My first rowing year was partially limited by covid but also just being unwell, so this year being healthy again and the most ‘me’ has been amazing and I have loved being so much more involved with rowing in the seniors. I want a committee role as I am passionate about the boat club and the community we have, to give back to a club that has shaped my medical school experience in such a positive way even when things have been hard. I think this role is a great first role, and again suits my skills well. Very excited for what’s to come with RUMSBC and hope that I can just be even more involved :))!

Hey, I’m Avanish and I’m running for secretary!

RUMSBC has been such an integral part of my first year of university and I hope that being secretary will allow me to give back to the club while also providing a good stepping stone for future roles in committee.

Planning lessons and timetabling as part of my school’s CCF has developed my organisational skills and communication which are integral to the role of secretary. Having already written a race report for Cambridge Head, I have demonstrated an ability to take on responsibilities outside of rowing and socials as well as the ability to write coherently and with clarity. These skills will allow me to communicate the information from committee and sub-committee meetings clearly and succinctly. I have also had experience creating posters with websites like Canva which will help in creating engaging but understandable bulletins and calendars.

I am extremely enthusiastic about taking on more responsibility in RUMSBC in the future. Being secretary will allow me to gain a better understanding of the different roles in committee by seeing first-hand the work that goes on behind the scenes and working directly with different committee members.

As a result of these skills and my general commitment to boat club, I believe that I would excel as secretary next year. Regardless of my role, I look forward to the rest of my time in RUMSBC and will contribute in any way I can to repay everything the club has done for me so far.