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Matt Lane - Chairman

Joined Club: September 2010

Course: Economics
 
Role on the committee: As Chairman, it is my responsibility to oversee the smooth running of the club. I'm to direct the committee, as well as all members, offering guidance and ensuring the club continues to progress as it has since it was established.

Best moment with club: Trying to pick a single moment is tricky at best. From all the mad nights at 87, to some absolutely incredible races at some even better venues, trying to select one is pretty impossible. One thing that does stand out though is when I first heard the 'bubbles' in the boat. It's a sound every rower strives to create and upon doing so, knows that they can properly row... It only took two years!

Andy Dent - Men's Captain

Joined club: September 2010

Course: Financial Maths
 
Role on the committee: My role is to organise crews along with providing a varied training plan to create a competitive and dynamic racing squad and improve its performance profile.

Best moment with club: With the club being so large and the members so friendly, lasting memories are made almost every week! But a personal highlight for me was when I was awarded Coach of the year. It made all the early starts and battles with the weather all the more rewarding and worthwhile.

Being part of the University of Kent Rowing club has been a truly great adventure and I invite everyone to join a fantastic club whether it be for the sheer thrill of competition or for social enjoyment, UKC rowing club will no doubt reward you with a memorable experience.

Ellie Myles-Hook - Women's Captain

Joined club: September 2011

Course: Anthropology
 
Role on the committee: To organise the women's crews and their training plan and ensure that everyone performs to the best of their ability.

Best moment with club: Eating cheese and bacon paninis after training in the cold; and anytime we see the seal!

Sarah Corbett - Secretary

Tom Protheroe - Treasurer

Joined club: September 2011

Course: Economics
 
Role on the committee: As Treasurer it is my overall job to make sure that the club keeps to its set budget. My other everyday tasks are to collect petrol money at weekends, complete kit orders and buy replacement equipment.

Best moment with club: I have had many memorable moments in the club from being down at the boathouse, to socials, but my favourite has to be the novice head and bow ball when my novice crew won. It was the best night of the year and I couldn’t get the smile off my face for ages! It is definitely a night that I will never forget!

Joined club: September 2011

Course: History
 
Role on the committee: I organise a weekly plan to ensure that people have maximum amount of time on the water and make the day run more efficiently.

Best moment with club: Qualifying at BUCs to race a regatta was fantastic! But by far the greatest thing about Kent Rowing has been the strong friendships I have made, especially within my crew. They have made my first year at university so much fun despite the cold weather and the early mornings!

Abigail Mann - Press & Funding Officer

Joined club: September 2011

Course: English Literature with Creative Writing
 
Role on the committee: As Press and Funding Officer, I will be helping to ensure that the club has enough funds to see us through the academic year and into the future, by sourcing sponsors, organising fundraising events and promoting the club across campus and beyond. I will aim to ensure that Kent Rowing's achievements and events are publicised across a range of media, including the maintainance of our online presence, so everyone knows how awesome we are!
 
Best moment with club: My best moments with the club vary so much, from delving into depths of willpower I didn't know I had after a 3 hour outing at Peterborough in the wind, rain, hail and cold, having to be thawed out of my coxing seat and still managing (I think!) to keep my crew motivated! Also, some of the awesome socials we've had, the friends I've met, and the occasional lazy BBQ at the boathouse!
 

Beatrice Makulski - Social Secretary

Joined club: September 2011

Course: Social Anthropology
 
Role on the committee: As social secretary, I will be helping to contribute to your all round rowing club experience. I want to ensure everyone loves and enjoys Kent Rowing as much as I do, knows all other club members, and is always having fun. I shall be organizing our social activities, from Rowing Balls to BBQs, and trying to make them as creative and innovative as possible. This year I want to boost collegiate Spirit as much as possible, and make sure every member in the club is involved in as many activities as possible.

Best moment with club: My favorite moment in the club so far...I can't even think...I JUST LOVE ROWING SO MUCH!!! Some of my most memorable moments were my crew coming off the water at Peterborough with the rowing club being amazed at how far, we as development girls, had come, and turning up to the onesie party at The Venue in a pink pig onesie instead of a lycra rowing onesie as the rest of the rowers were!!!