Two roles on the WMOA committee will become available this Autumn – Chair and West Midlander Editor. Please at least give some thought to doing one of them! More information on both is below.

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Richard Lewis will be standing down as WMOA Chair at this October’s AGM.  In many ways this is a job that takes as much time as you chose to give it.  The nuts and bolts of the are listed below, but Richard reports on his time in office:

“The ability, skill levels and knowledge of the committee mean that the role is both satisfying and well supported.  They really help to make this position enjoyable and provide lots of camaraderie. During my term I have tried to attend at least one WMOA club monthly meeting just to see what’s happening around the clubs and meet the key people, not essential but interesting. I have also tried to support WMOA events as much as possible by attending; again, this is not essential but is fun!  I am always available to discuss the position of Chair, either face to face, email or phone.”

Richard Lewis

• The opportunity to be involved with developing the sport within WMOA.
• Chair four WMOA committee meetings each year in office.  These are usually held every 3 months and tend to last about 90 minutes.  They are held either by zoom or dependant on agenda content could be face to face at a convenient location.
• Chair the WMOA AGM.  This is held every October and is open to all WMOA club’s members and held under normal circumstances at Great Barr Hotel.
• Help prepare the agenda for these meetings with the WMOA.
• The Vicechair role is there to provide a substitute if the Chair is not available
• Throughout the year respond to any correspondence with the secretary and involve the committee, if necessary, where a response is needed between meeting dates.
• Attend 6 monthly WMOA fixtures meetings (by zoom) if required.
• Respond to BOF requests for WMOA attendees – either by attending the meeting or by asking for a suitable available delegate from the committee.
• English Orienteering Association AGM – either attend (virtually) or seek a suitable delegate.  To give support from WMOA and discuss any key issues. I find the format enjoyable and have enjoyed these meetings but the task could be delegated to other members.

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West Midlander Editor:

Rod Postlethwaite is stepping down as editor of the West Midlander Newsletter after 9 years of sterling service.  Therefore there is a vacancy for someone to take on this role and to bring their own ideas to the task.

It provides regular updates to West Midlands orienteers – traditionally every three months after the quarterly WMOA meetings. The minutes of these are published in it, and other “ready made” content includes results and updates on the leagues and WMOA other events.  Club magazines and newsletters also have reports and articles that can be shared across the region.  And of course you can commission or write your content; Rod reports that he always had a free rein to publish what he thought would be interesting.