IC Kabaddi AGM 2017 - Elections

Rules for Nomination

• Only ONE person will be selected for each position (see the available positions below).

• In order to run for a position, you must be nominated by another member present at the AGM. This nomination must also be supported by a second member. Take the opportunity to talk to various people in the club beforehand to secure your nomination.

• You will be asked to give a short speech which should be NO LONGER than 1 minute. Presidential nominees will be allotted up to 3 minutes.

• Once all nominees have spoken, an open Q&A session will follow. Questions cannot be targeted towards one person.

• Following questions, the nominees will be asked to leave the room after a which brief (and honest) discussion between other members will be made, followed by a vote.

• Members who would like to run for a position but are unable to make it to the AGM will be allowed to run by proxy. Please ensure that you have contacted Sumant and you have elected someone to read your speech at the AGM.

• Only members of the club who are present at AGM will be allowed to vote.

Committee Positions

President

• Oversees the running of the club and coordinates the committee;

• Directs the vision of the club moving forward alongside the progression of Kabaddi as a sport;

• Liaises with presidents of other university clubs, NHSF and other relevant organisations in organising matches and tournaments throughout the year;

• Works closely with the committee by delegating tasks and ensuring that everyone is completing their tasks to the best of their ability;

• Is the main representative at meetings with Imperial College Union, the Athletics Clubs Committee (ACC) and potential sponsors;

• Must have served on previous committee;

• For more info, contact Sumant Kapoor (sumant.kapoor13@imperial.ac.uk)

Treasurer

• Handles ticketing of products/events e.g. equipment, tournaments and socials;

• Coordinates venue and equipment purchase/hire e.g. banners, Great Hall for Kabaddi Cup;

• Responsible for acquisition of sponsorship, kit and other merchandise during the year;

• Liaises with sponsors and ensures payment;

• Approves subsidies of costs for the club members;

• Annual Budgeting – done in January regarding all club income and expenditure;

• Ensures the general financial stability and well-being of the club – advises the Club Captain (President).

• For more info, contact Rikeen Jobanputra (rikeen.jobanputra14@imperial.ac.uk)

Secretary

• Responsible for the smooth running of the club, through coordinating meetings between the committee and taking minutes in meetings;

• Sends out of weekly emails to the entire mailing list about training for the week, fitness, upcoming events, and match reports;

• Manages the kabaddi email accounts, imperial mailman service and the kabaddi drive;

• Works closely with the Marketing and Social Media Head (new position!) in advertising events, both on and off social media.

• For more info, contact Kisan Sockalingam (kisan.sockalingam14@imperial.ac.uk)

Men’s 1st Team Captain

• Responsible for leading training sessions alongside the 2nd team captain;

• Keeps updated with the international rules and tactical developments;

• Liaises closely with the President about organising matches and tournaments;

• Leads by example and is the main point of contact for new players;

• Responsible for organising the team and leading further sessions beyond training in preparation for tournaments;

• Must have had prior 1st team experience;

• Open to men only.

• For more info, contact Oishik Raha (oishik.raha13@imperial.ac.uk)

Men’s 2nd Team Captain

• Works alongside the 1st Team Captain in leading training sessions;

• Keeps updated with the international rules and tactical developments;

• Focuses on the core development of 2nd team players and upcoming players;

• Responsible for organising the team and leading further sessions beyond training in preparation for tournaments;

• Open to men only.

• For more info, contact Muhesh Taheem (muhesh.taheem12@imperial.ac.uk)

Women’s 1st Team Captain

• Responsible for the coordination and development of the Women’s teams in the club;

• Organises training sessions and arranges for coaches to be present;

• Liaises closely with the president in organising matches and tournaments with other women’s teams;

• Open to women only.

• For more info, contact Atisha Tank (atisha.tank12@imperial.ac.uk) or Anisha Malde (anisha.malde13@imperial.ac.uk)

Social Secretary

• Organises regular social events for the club during the year. This can include designated dinners, nights-out, bowling, etc;

• Organises annual events including Christmas Dinner and AGM;

• Responsible for organising the IC Kabaddi Tour to a destination of their choice. Tours can be organised with a sub-committee, of whom the social sec can decide to be a part of later in the year (can be non-committee members);

• Ensures all members are socially catered to by having a variety of social events.

• For more info, contact Sravani Royyuru (sravani.royyuru15@imperial.ac.uk), Keshav Gupta (keshav.gupta11@imperial.ac.uk) or Joshua Enson (joshua.enson12@imperial.ac.uk)

Marketing and Social Media

• Responsible for the running of the Facebook page, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter accounts;

• Uploads match footage onto YouTube and create trailers for upcoming tournaments;

• Regularly posts on social media accounts using material from the club but also through looking out for new developments in the global kabaddi scene;

• Works closely with the secretary in advertising events, both within the club or to the entire public.

• For more info, contact Karmanya Sareen (karmanya.sareen15@imperial.ac.uk)

Strength and Conditioning

• Runs fitness sessions for all players on a weekly basis;

• Submits a weekly workout to the Secretary to be sent out in the weekly email;

• Leads the warm up and other fitness specific activities during training sessions in the week.

• For more info, contact Muhesh Taheem (muhesh.taheem12@imperial.ac.uk)

There are certain roles which require more admin work than others, whilst other positions are more focused on specific development of players in the club. However, it is integral that all committee members contribute to the best interests of the club and can voice their opinions on any matters of concern.

Most importantly though, being part of the committee is genuinely an opportunity for you to make a difference to the way the club is run. If you loved being part of the club this year, running on committee may well top that.

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