Chair

Originally from South Africa, Leanne moved to the UK in 2002 and joined the Ramblers as a way to enjoy the countryside. She joined SURG in 2004 and met her husband Paul through the group. They're both keen campers and like climbing mountains in Scotland where many of her Scottish "Clan" still live. She was on the committee in 2005 as Inter-groups Liaison Officer and took up the post of Chair in October 2007 as a way of giving something back to an association that has given her so much.

As chair, Leanne acts as a figurehead for the Group, keeping the wheels of the committee oiled and moving! Her role is to:

• Guide the running and development of the group.
• Keep members in touch with Group news through our email newsletter and the website.
• Lead regular committee meetings, keeping discussions “on track” whilst giving everyone who wants to contribute the chance to do so and making.
• Follow up committee meetings to make sure that decisions are acted on.

Thinking of standing for Chair?

A good Chair is:

• Committed to the success of the Group, and the charitable aims of the Ramblers’ Association.
• Able to motivate fellow committee members, and encourage discussion in meetings.
• Well-organised and reliable.

You can get support from other committee members, or from Chairs of other Groups, and staff at the RA’s Central Office may be able to point you in the direction of resources to help chair meetings effectively.

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