The board is responsible for keeping the association running. Besides a chairman, secretary and treasurer, the positions of climbing commissioner and material commissioner are standard at ESAC. Regularly the board consists of more board members: the board has for example also a vice president or an education commissioner. The board changes annually, if you are interested in what the board exactly does and if it is something for you, send an email to bestuur@esac.nl. They will be happy to tell you more about it! Old boards can be found here.
President: Travis Bogaars
voorzitter@esac.nl
+31 6 51232140
Heyy I’m Travis and I’am the president of the 50th board!!
I always had a passion for nature and traveling and I’ve been to many different places now. However the one place that has a very special place in my heart is the french Ardèche. Although I have nothing with France (unlike some people) it was my very first vacation without my parents. I went with the family of my best friend and his older niece and nephew who happened to be kader took me to go climbing for the very first time! After that vacation, now some 5 years ago, I never stopped climbing.
Next to climbing and hiking, I also have a passion for history, building electric machines, cooking and last but certainly not least, animals! When cooking I especially love my comfort food, like creamy tomato soup with a good piece of toasted bread with some butter on top of it! Besides that I also have 2 pets, namely a dog named Boefje and a gecko named Billie.
Secretary: Evelijn Markvoort
Hiii, my name is Evelijn, I am 20 and study structural engineering and design.
The mountains are my happy place. I’ve been going to them for as long as I can remember and even took my first steps there! When I was younger, we mostly did hikes and klettersteigs, but when I was 18, my little brother and I did a J2 course and started climbing. I loved it, so when I started studying, I immediately joined Esac.
I love being active outside, so when I can't be in the mountains, I fill my time with other sports like climbing, running, swimming and doing pilates. On Saturday,s you can find me at the scouting, playing with the kids or staying up too late by the campfire while doing the most random stuff.
Besides sports, I love everything comfy and cozy. So while recovering, you’ll find me reading under a blanket with a cup of tea or playing games. I’m really good at making a mess of my room with a craft project and turning the kitchen upside down while baking.
Treasurer: Leonoor Morssink
Hi, I am Leonoor! I started climbing when I joined ESAC 2.5 years ago, and now I am ready to follow the multipitch course! You will often find me climbing in Neoliet South, but if I am not there, I am probably doing something creative. I like to paint, draw, print, craft, etc. My most recent creative obsession is sewing! On top of that, I study industrial design, where I do even more crafting :)
I am very much looking forward to becoming board!
Vice-president: Ben de Cort
Hi everyone, I’m Ben!
My love for the mountains started on summer hiking trips with my family, which quickly caught on after which I started exploring independently. Since joining ESAC, I’ve been focused on 'levelling up' from simple hikes. I’ve completed my SP courses and have my sights set on MP and C1 next!
Before I found my passion for climbing, I basically lived on the judo mats, competing in international tournaments.
When I’m not at the (climbing) gym, tatami or outside running, I’m studying Mechanical Engineering or working as a fietsenmaker. I love fixing things (sometimes in a creative way) and staying active, and I’m ready to bring that same energy to the 50th ESAC board!
Education commissioner: Remi Verheijden
Hi, my name is Remi.
I really like sports. I do survival runs, and I have been practising karate for 19 years. But obviously, I also really love mountaineering. I don't care whether it's climbing, skiing, or a good alpine tour. I'm down for it all. I'm doing my bachelor computer science. Which I'll probably finish at some point. Also, I'm really good at overthinking everything. In fact, it's impossible to win an argument with me, because I will agree with you too much.
Climbing Commissioner: Mihnea Flutur
Material Commissioner: Wouter Muntendam
Hi, I am Wouter. I am currently 21 years old and studying Electrical Engineering.
I have always loved going to the mountains. For as long as I can remember, I have been going to the mountains for almost every vacation. I spend the time there mainly hiking, climbing or klettersteiging in the summer and skiing in the winter. I will also start the C1 course soon.