Hi everyone,

Most of you know me, or have seen me at events, but for those who don€™t, my name is Jenny Smith.
I am captain of Team Torque. I have been involve in robotic combat, since series 5 of Robot Wars. Where I fought with a robot called Widows Revenge. After a short break I returned to the sport where I met up with my fellow team mate Karoline. Together we formed Team Pillow Torque, now Team Torque.

The question was asked if either myself or John had held a position like this before, my simple answer to this is no I haven€™t.
I am a qualified and accredited Karate instructor and I deal with groups of people of mixed ages on a regular basis. I have run my own business for some years, even my current job has me working with the public on a face to face basis. I have always held positions that involve dealing with both the public and businesses. I think the ability to liaise with people at all levels is a fundamental requirement of the role of President.

The role of President should be that of a respected figure-head and the public face of the Association.
The President should offer advice to, but not seek to influence the governing body. I believe that policy is a matter for the Governing Body, not the President.
To clarify, it is not a voting position and contrary to popular belief the President does not hold a veto over decisions of the Governing Body. Constitutionally their vote is only called upon if there is a tied vote of the Governing Body.
In addition the role should include that of a mediator, to aid in the resolution of conflict. The President should be an impartial and unbiased party.
The President should also work in conjunction with our International Liaison Officer in discussions with overseas organisations to promote the sport of robotic combat.

My personal aims are to see a united community. This is sadly something we do not currently have. How to achieve this? Through communication with all parties involved. That means the roboteers, the EOs and the Governing Body.

So there is no doubt, and for the prevention of rumour, I will disclose the following facts.
For a period of 6 weeks in 2007 and 7 weeks in 2008, I was employed by Roaming Robots for the purposes of their Haven Holiday Park tour, for which I was paid a daily fee plus expenses.
I have also been employed by RR to run their pay to drive facility at live events, for which I also received a fee.
I am the company secretary of Fighting Robots Ltd. For which I do not receive a fee.

I will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Jenny.