Every year at the AGM, LHFC’s members elect its Chair, Secretary and Treasurer to form its management committee. They are tasked with all the day to day running of the club, as well as doing their best to enact the decisions of the AGM.
To help, they are empowered to co-opt other members onto the committee, fulfilling various roles as needed. In addition, all instructors are ex-officio committee members, unless they choose not to be.
Elected Committee Members
Chair: Owen Hahn
(He/Him)
The Chair is our public face and responsible for upholding the ethos and values of the club. They act as facilitator and moderator in committee discussions and hold the casting vote in a deadlock. They will usually take the lead in discussions with other clubs, as well as internal matters.
Owen joined LHFC in 2018 and joined the committee in 2020. He has is one of the longsword instructors and served as a club trustee in 2023.
Previous Chairs: Rob Clampitt (2016-17), Jamie MacIver (2017-20), James Tamplin (2020-23), Kerri Tamplin 2024, Patrick Lawton 2024
Secretary: Kelsey Dame
(She/Her)
The Secretary is responsible for our record keeping and organisation. They arrange committee meetings, take minutes recording decisions and ensure that committee members are meeting their responsibilities. They are also responsible for ensuring our compliance with charity law and regulations.
Kelsey initially joined LHFC in 2023 and is a dedicated longsworder. After volunteering for the LHFC Committee for a year, folks soon realized that her background in project management would be well-suited for the position of Secretary. She aims to streamline communication channels within the Committee, across the LHFC membership, and with new attendees.
Previous Secretaries: Dan Weir (2016-17), Lian Cooper (2017-20,2024), Kerri McArthur (2020-23)
Treasurer: Dan Powell
(He/Him)
The Treasurer is responsible for our money and finances. They collect our income, pay our bills, record our transactions and render our accounts. They also advise the committee on how much budget is available and what steps should be taken to ensure the club is always on a sustainable footing.
Dan became our Treasurer in 2019 after unwisely confessing to being a professional accountant (CIMA). Since taking up office he has revolutionised our accounting practices and overseen the introduction of our online booking system.
Previous Treasurers: Arno Jacobs (2016-17), Tom Daplyn (2017-18), Dan Weir (2017-19).
2023-24 Co-opted Committee Members
Alyx Austin (Diversity and Inclusion), James Tamplin (Policy), Amber Chester (Fundraising and Comms), Perth Ophaswongse (Marketing), Tony Lamb (IT).