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OIU General Committee for 2026
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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The OIU General Committee for 2026 was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at Cova Cottage. Continuing Members: Rob Hartman (OR67), Simon Terrill (OR72), Damian "Ticka" Tynan (OR84), Ben Connolly (OR87), Brian Shanahan (OR87), Ben Frawley (OR87), Sean Cunial (OR87), Angelo Maiorana (OR89), David McKay (OR89), Sam Shepherd (OR91), John Russell (OR14), Luca De Lorenzo (OR2011). New Committee Members for 2026: Simon Thorp (OR84), Andrew McKay (OR90), Julian Timmins (OR94), Tim Brewer (OR94), Hugh Sinclair (OR2002) Office Bearers: OIU Secretary: John Russell; OIU Treasurer: Luca De Lorenzo; OIU President (2026–2027): Brian Shanahan Acknowledgement of Support The OIU receives generous and valued support from: Fr David Strong SJ — Chaplain Fr Tom Renshaw SJ (OR90) — Patron Cath Moore — OIU Operations Manager Christine Zimbulis — SIC Advancement Office Sam Rigney (OR2017) — Social Media Agency Dan Bolger (OR80) - Contributing Author 2026 Planning Process The newly appointed General Committee met on Sunday, 16 November 2025 and with the facilitator support of John Carlton (OR83) began shaping the OIU's Activities and Initiatives for 2026. Over the school break, the Committee will refine their plans, confirm event dates, and finalise priorities for the year ahead. More details on the 2026 program will be shared in early 2026. As a volunteer-led organisation, we are grateful to all Old Ignatians and the OIU Support team who dedicate their time and energy to the teams delivering our initiatives. In particular, a special thank you to the retiring Committee Members: James Hewat (OR16), Andrew McInerney (OR93) and Peter Goodman (OR81). Their guidance, practical, physical and spiritual support play an important role in enabling the OIU to engage, connect and support Old Ignatians, support the College in promoting education and a Jesuit way of life, and Be Men for Others by serving the broader community. If you are interested in supporting the OIU in any way, please complete the OIU Volunteer Questionnaire below, and a Committee member will be in touch with you. OIU Volunteer Questionnaire: |