The Board.

Spring 2008

Well, somebody has to be in charge, right? Here's a list of "authority" figures, what they do, and who you should contact with specific questions!

President, Laura Hancock
    Team/board moderator, head coordinator between Smith Rugby and the college adminstration, Student Government Association, Head of Club Sports, and the Athletic Association.
Contact: lhancoc2@email.smith.edu

Vice President, Emily Steinbach
    Responsible for budgetary concerns and keeping track of funds, expenditures and receipts. Assists president with adminstrative matters.
Contact: esteinba@email.smith.edu

Back Captain, Maria Martinez
    Head of all back players, plans and directs practices in conjunction with the coach, sits on selection committee.
Contact: mmartin2@email.smith.edu

Forward Captain, Aislinn "Ais" Smith
    Head of all forward players, plans and directs practices in conjunction with the coach, sits on selection committee.
Contact: aasmith@email.smith.edu

Secretary, Sara Gardephe
    Keeps attendance, forwards team correspondence from the board to the team. Kika also does a wonderful job of reminding everyone of "Dress to Impress Wednesday", as well as, keeping team's spirit high. :)
Contact: sgardeph@email.smith.edu

Match Sectretary, Brooke Gray
    Liaison between Smith College Rugby and opposing teams, responsible for booking referees and EMTs at home games, providing directions, and coordinating transportation to and from games.
Contact: bgray@email.smith.edu

Fundraising Chair, Reebs Reback
    Plans rugby fundraisers, in charge of selling, ordering, and keeping track of all merchandise.
Contact: jreback@email.smith.edu

Social Chairs (PIC'S), Sarah Gillis, Alana Dao
    Plans all fun, fabulous, freaky rugby get-togethers, including post-game socials and banquet.
Contact: sgillis@email.smith.edu, adao@email.smith.edu

Alum Coordinator, Claire Castle
    Keeps list of all ex-Smith ruggers, plans alumni socials and matches.
Contact: ccastle@email.smith.edu

Mamakara (B-Side Captain) , Aria Wuertz
    B-side liaison, acts as captain when the Forward and Back captains are unavailable. Responsible for the acclimation of rookies.
Contact: awuertz@email.smith.edu

Public Relations, Julie Wang
    Webmaster, responsible for publicizing rugby events and organizing rookie recruitment.
Contact: jwang@email.smith.edu

Tournament Chair, Erin Burger-Gohl
     Organizes and coordinates the Smith Rugby tournament in the Spring, and heads the Tournament Committee.
Contact: eburger@email.smith.edu