The MCR Committee

The MCR has a particularly active Committee, drawn from the members of the MCR.  The Committee runs most of the aspects of student life and deals with everything from social events to ensuring that MCR operates an environmentally friendly recycling system.  The committee members are elected in accordance with the MCR Constitution and it holds regular meetings which all MCR members are invited to attend.  Public minutes are recorded at all of the MCR Committee meetings.  The current MCR Committee members are:

Committee 2007-2008
	President: Matt Penfold Matt has learnt that being president is sort of like being the boss because you get to tell people what to do and if something goes wrong then it's your fault. But he has also learnt that presidents also do lots of really interesting stuff like go to meetings and send emails and file minutes of previous meetings and send more emails. Sometimes they get to make a decision. At least that's what everyone says. Since Matt only has one year in office he's currently working on securing his legacy. The current frontrunner is his rather excellent idea for a Manor ant-farm. Matt studies philosophy.
	Treasurer: Aruna Sathanapally I'm doing an MPhil in Law and you can usually find me sitting on a couch in the corner of the MCR. My job is to keep the accounts and write cheques. This will be an exciting year for me.
	Secretary: Adrian Groves Hi, I'm Adrian Groves, a Canadian engineer who, for some unknown reason, is doing a D.Phil. in Clinical Neurology. (Yes I can read your mind, just stick your head inside this giant superconducting magnet.) As Secretary I'm the one calling the MCR meetings, taking minutes, and generally safeguarding our constitution. I'm living out but you can find me at lots of manor events, sometimes at the bar, and of course at every MCR meeting... you should come along to one sometime, it's slightly more fun than it sounds!
	Bar Manager: Erin Babinsky I am Erin Babinsky, the bar manager. Please inquire within.
	Social Secretary: Dane Austin Hi! Welcome to Balliol MCR and congratulations on your excellent taste in colleges. As social sec, it's my job to maintain Balliol's feared reputation as the premiere MCR for parties, boisterous fun and general all-round coolness. I'm also reading for a DPhil in physics.
	Social Secretary: Peiling Li "Hi, I'm Peiling. I'm a second year grad student reading for an M.Phil in Modern European History. As one of Balliol MCR's social secretaries I am responsible for making sure that Manor life is fun and exciting. I'm one of the people you contact about movie nights, pub crawls, bops, special dinners, and the like. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to a great year!"
	Domestic Rep: Jo Langille Joanna Langille is the Domestic Rep, so any problems about the facilities in the Manor Complex can be brought to her. A die-hard Canadian, Jo is in her second year of the M. Phil in International Relations. She is looking forward to following in her predecessor's footsteps and policing the dirty dishes in the Manor.
	Welfare Rep.: Gina Hanrahan I’m your resident Welfare Rep, your first point of contact for welfare problems. My job is to dispense useless advice, free condoms and tampons (centre wing first floor bathroom), and feed the hungry hordes after our legendary bops. Balliol MCR is a very supportive environment and we have a number of different support networks for students who need someone to talk to. See here for more information and feel free to contact me at any point if I can help you with anything.
	Sports Rep.: Alex Heath
	Environment Rep.: Emily Speers Mears Emily Speers Mears is a writer translator and equestrienne currently reading for the MPhil in IR and trying to be very green...
	Women's Officer: Caroline Howitt
	Web/Email Officer: Jarrod Hepburn
	OUSU/JCR Rep.: Anna Camilleri I act as a go-between for the MCR and JCR as well as representing the MCR and its interests on JCR committee and OUSU committee. The aim this year has been to achieve a more positive relationship between common room committees and to encourage a higher level of social integration between common room members.
	Living Out Rep.: Patrick Tomlin Job: Living out of Holywell Manor and representing the interests of others that do on the MCR. I've a proven track record regarding the first part. Let's see about the second. If you're living out, or thinking of living out, I'd love to hear from you - especially if you're a fresher. Course: DPhil Political Theory Where Can You Find Me: In the Social Sciences Library, on Facebook, in the SSL on Facebook, in the Megaron, in my Country residence (seriously!)
	General Committee: Chris Davies Chris has held Committee positions for three years. In his roles as Welfare Officer and General Committee member, he has been a tireless advocate of women’s issues, evidenced by his efforts to bring Eurovision sensations Feminnem to the Manor to spread their universal message of female empowerment. He has recently published a collection of haunting Esperanto haiku, which he hopes will unite people of different cultures and help them solve conflicts through peaceful means. He is renowned throughout the Manor for his bodhran playing ability and occasionally cooks for Manorites. He is also good with children and loves animals.
	General Committee: James Douglas As a general committee member I am generally nice and in general helpful. I am doing a DPhil in Physics and often work in my room (not as sad as it sounds), so swing by SW37 if you need any help with MCR stuff or anything at all. Otherwise I look forward to meeting you somewhere around the Manor.
	General Committee: Jon Selby I am Jon and a 3rd year Chemist. Like JD, I am generally nice and in general helpful, I'm also good at doing general things. So if you need general stuff doing or general advice, I guess I'm your man. Generally.