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The Executive of the Association consists of the Officers and Senior Officers. The Committee of the Association consists of the Officers, Senior Officers, Elected Members and Co-opted Members. We’re always looking for enthusiastic people to get involved in running CUCA. If you want to know more, please ask an officer or committee member at any meeting, or send an email to chairman@cuca.org.uk.
Senior and Honorary Officers
The Association has Honorary Officers comprising a President, any number of Patrons and up to 20 Vice-Presidents. These offices must be held by people of distinction who are supporters of the Conservative cause. The Senior Treasurer is a member of the House of Regents of the University.
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President The Rt Hon. The Lord Howard of Lympne, C.H., Q.C., P.C. Graduate of Peterhouse, Former Home Secretary and Leader of the Party 2003-05.
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Vice-President The Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP Graduate of Jesus College, Secretary of State for International Development 2010-
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Senior Treasurer Dr Nigel Allington of Downing College The Senior Treasurer, who must be a senior member of the University, is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Association and supervising of the Association’s accounts. |
Officers
The Executive, responsible for being the day-to-day management of the Association
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Chairman Edward Turnham, Christ’s College The Chairman is responsible for the overall running of the Association and in particular is charged with the organisation of the programme of events for the period of his office. |
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Vice-Chairman Michael Goode, Caius College The Vice-Chairman assists the Chairman in his duties and shall take over the role of Chairman next term. |
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Junior Treasurer Nicholas Crawford, Caius College The Junior Treasurer, under the supervision of the Senior Treasurer, is responsible for the financial affairs of the Association. |
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Campaigns Officer Peter ‘PG’ Kurilecz, Christ’s College The Campaigns Officer is responsible for organising campaigns and events which promote any cause of the Conservative Party. |
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Secretary John Messent, Caius College The Secretary is responsible for the the administration of the Committee and planning the activities of the Association two terms in advance. |
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Registrar Sarah Bennett, Girton College The Registrar is responsible for: membership; recording attendence at meetings; publicising the Association’s events; and fundraising for the Association. |
The Committee
Elected or co-opted to assist in the running of the Association.
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David Cowan
Christ’s College |
| Darius Meehan
Christ’s College |
Lee D. Evans
Trinity Hall |
| Sophie Odenthal
Emmanuel College |
Phil Brook
Girton College |
| Nikesh Pandit
Fitzwilliam College |
John Zemlik
Corpus Christi College |
Also in attendance:
Former Chairmen in Residence
Members in statu pupillari who have previously served as Chairman
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Lent 2011 – Ds Callum Wood (Queens’ College) | 
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Michaelmas 2011 – Matthew Johnson (Queens’ College) |