Committee

Welcome to the Canterbury Westland Section Committee! We are a dedicated group of volunteers working together to encourage mountaineering, rock climbing and the enjoyment and conservation of the mountain regions and bring together those interested in climbing. Find out more about what inspires us by clicking our photos.

As we strive to achieve our goals, we have roles available for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute and make a difference. Join us in shaping the future and being part of our dynamic team!

We are seeking a Section Evenings Coordinator. Email Sam for more information on the roles.

Chair

Sam White

Lead the committee, drive initiatives, represent out community

Treasurer

John Roper-Lindsay

Manages the sections finances

Section Representative

Adam Humphries

Representative of CW section with HQ and sits on the board

Secretary

Sharon Brophy

Keeps the committee organised and informed

Trips Coordinator

Jim Petersen

Organises club trips

Meets Coordinator

Lisa Donning

Organises club adventure meetings

Winter Instruction Coordinator

Zak Jones

Organises winter snowcraft courses

Summer Instruction Coordinator

Natasha Mealing

Organises rock climbing courses

Midweek Rock Climbing Coordinator

Dom Brown

Organise weekly climbing sessions

Events Coordinator

Sam Miller

Organises club events like Banff and Reel Rock

Crag Maintenance

Grant Piper

Contributes to the community maintenance of crags

Bealey Spur Hut Trapline Manager

Neville Ross

Manages and maintains the trapline

Arthurs Pass Lodge

John Henson

Manages and undertakes maintenance on the hut

Recreation Advocacy

Lindsay Main

Champions access to outdoor spaces

West Coast Rep

Brittany Jenkins

Liaises between the east and the west to enhance climbing opportunities for those living on the West Coast

Gear Custodian

Maxine van Rijn

Maintains and organises the winter equipment

Newsletter & Online

Shannon Cook

Creates the Uprising Newsletter, manages the website and online content.

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Social Media

Social Media Superstar delivering you the latest information

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Section Evening Coordinator

Organises awesome speakers for our monthly talks/meetings