Valentino Thomas

My name is Valentino and I’m putting myself forward for the President role for our Hiking Club!!

So far this year, I have been busy leading hikes, organising socials, announcing events, and even baking on residentials!! I would love to continue the incredible work of our committee by running UCL Hiking Club as President next year!! I hope to bring forward my experience and energy from being Social Secretary, and channel this into making our club an inspiring, welcoming, and quite simply awesome place to be!!

3 Admin Contributions I’ve Made This Year:

• NEW shared UCL Hiking Club Members’ Calendar!!
• NEW Announcement Summary Sheets with quick links!!
• Summer 2025 Europe residential planning and coordinating!!

5 Fun Events I’ve Done So Far:

• Lots of board/card game nights!! Including on residentials!!
• Lots of pub socials!!
• Baking on residentials!!
• 4 incredible Murder Mystery Nights!! (Hiking-themed version in development!!)
• Walk Leaders' Xmas Dinner +  MarioKart/SmashBros night!!

7 Creative Ideas I’ve Got In Mind For Next Year:

• Hiking Bingo!! - Explore, spot, and snap your way to bingo!
• Mid-week exploring London walks!!
• Protein/snack bar brand partnerships for free hiking snacks!!
• Informal dinners and lunches for walk-leaders and alumni!!
• Overnight trips during term!! (idea credit to others, but I want this too)
• Multiple Summer Residentials!! Mountains, forests, lakes, beaches!!
• Members get to pitch their dream residential destinations!!

If any of that sounds awesome, please take 2 minutes to vote!!