Aloha is a very active association, thanks to its active members. Therefore, we invite you to become active in one of our committees. Contact the board for more information here.
Alohanium Committee
The Alohanium committee organises a sporty weekend away once a year with the student triathlon association from Groningen, Tritanium.
Members:
Dagmar Schouteten
Pepijn Hoekstra
Thirza de Groot
Bar Committee
This committee (BaCo) takes care of the organisation of Aloha’s “bar days”. During these days, Aloha has to man the bar of the sports centre. Because a part of the income goes to our association, these days are important for Aloha’s finances. They are also a lot of fun and a nice way to give back to the association.
Members:
Jolien Elbers
Dagmar Schouteten
Batavierenrace Committee
This committee (BataCo) ensures the participation of an Aloha team in the yearly recurring Batavierenrace (a famous relay running race of approximately 200km between two Dutch universities: Radboud Universtity Nijmegen and University of Twente).
Members:
Hessel van der Vegt
Joris Kuiper
Clothing Committee
The clothing committee (CloCo) makes sure there are a couple of moments each year where Aloha members can other their Aloha clothing. The CloCo arranges the ordering process, and contacts the manufacturer regarding the design and production of the clothes.
Members:
Mees Flapper
Charlotte Meijers
Birgit Schouteten
Coconut Committee
The CocoCo is the committee that is responsible for the Coconut, the quarterly newsletter of Aloha! Each quartile they gather all the events that occurred within and around Aloha and write a little article on it (or ask an involved member to write it). Next to writing articles they also work on the graphical design, promotion and distribution of the Coconut.
Members:
Nynke Luijten
Lotte Steenmeijer
Lisette Masselink
Advisory Committee
The advisory committee (College van Advies, CvA), usually consisting of more experienced members, exists to advise and support the Aloha board.
Members:
Tommie Verouden
Ron Koomen
Jolien Elbers
Anne Siersema
Dagmar Schouteten
Events Committee
This committee (EC) makes sure that besides hardcore training, there are also plenty of activities that take care of some relaxation. Every month they organize a fun activity such as ice skating, a pub quiz, BBQs, dinners and much more. In addition, the EC has the task of organizing the DIES (birthday of Aloha) and the traditional New Year’s dinner. So there is no shortage of fun at Aloha.
Members:
Yasmin Nauta
Sara de Bruin
Kars Hilbrands
Vincent Blümer
Jay Adam
Gala Committee
This committee (GalaCo) organises a yearly recurring gala. This they do in cooperation with the other sports associations in sport sector 1, namely Kronos, Klein Verzet, Skeuvel and Slapping Studs.
Members:
Naud Toorop
Aloha Gebouwenloop Committee
Every year, this committee (AloGeBoLoCo) organises the Gebouwenloop (building run) at the University of Twente. This is an indoor race through some of the buildings of the University of Twente. The parcours is complicated because of the large amount of staircases and the finish is at the 13th floor of the Horst tower.
Members:
Birgit Schouteten
Arthur van Woenzel
Jay Adam
Justin Böhmer
Kanathlon Committee
This committee is responsible for organising the yearly recurring Kanathlon together with D.K.V. Euros. Kanathlon is a combination of triathlon and canoeing. The race starts with canoeing, then running and ends with swimming.
Members:
Indy van Vliet
Financial Committee
The financial committee (KasCo) checks Aloha’s bookkeeping twice a year.
Members:
Hessel van der Vegt
Dennis de Heus
Yasmin Nauta
Kick-In Committee
This committee (Kick-In Co) is in charge of Alohas presence during the Kick-In (introduction days of the University).
Members:
Pepijn Hoekstra
Lustrum Committee
The lustrum committee (LuCo) has the job to organise the lustrum of Aloha once each 5 years. The lustrum will be organised with a week full of activities and fun gatherings with both Aloha and Mahalo members.
Members:
Tommie Verouden
Lotte Steenmeijer
Pepijn Hoekstra
Mees Flapper
Mariska de Winter
Promotion Committee
The Promotion Committee (PromoCo) takes care of all the printing work for Aloha, including stickers and posters. They monitor the corporate identity to ensure uniformity across various media. The committee is also responsible for updating social media.
Members:
Pepijn Hoekstra
Anna van Bussel
Charlotte Meijers
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee (TC) organises everything regarding the trainings, so we try to make sure that the trainings are good and fun. Moreover, we ensure that the loan bikes of Aloha are properly maintained and organise sporty activities such as the 5 km running test, the 500 m swimming test, and the club championships in the swimming pool. Furthermore, the TC keeps contact with the trainers and if necessary the Sportscentrum. The TC organises yearly trainers courses such that the student trainers of Aloha can give good quality training!
Members:
Indy van Vliet
Jesper Boets
Liz Wabeke
Time Trial Committee
The Time Trial Committee organises the Aloha Time Trial each year.
Members:
Daan Bossink
Thirza de Groot
UT-Triathlon Organisation Committee
This committee organises the famous UTT (University of Twente Triathlon). This triathlon is very popular amongst Dutch triathletes.
Members:
Dagmar Schouteten
Nynke Luijten
Fleur Vialle
Tristan Vlogman
Birgit Schouteten
Jolien Elbers
Association Weekend Committee
Every year, this committee (Verenigingsweekend Commissie, (VeWeCo)) organises a weekend full of fun activities for Aloha members.
Members:
Jessica Balm
Sara de Bruin
Thirza de Groot
Roald Hofman
Charlotte Meijers
Website Committee
This committee (WebCo) is responsible for maintaining and updating the Aloha website. As well as other online systems that Aloha uses.
Members:
Tommie Verouden
Lotte Steenmeijer
