Lydia Dixon '01 and Patrick Leslie '01 were elected president and vice president of the Dartmouth Outing Club at the group's meeting Monday night.
Dixon, who said she is "really excited, but somewhat on the nervous side as well," said her goal as president is to make the DOC more open all people -- especially those who do not know where to begin.
She also said the DOC lacks extensive social space and may try to take advantage of the revolutionary social and residential life initiative announced by the Board of Trustees earlier this month to acquire space on campus.
Although she has no specific plans right now, Dixon said she would also like to see more interaction between the DOC and other campus groups.
Outgoing DOC President Ben Berk '00 said Dixon was elected because "she has a smile and enthusiasm that will allow her to put forth the type of things she wants to do with the DOC."
He said Leslie is "very much in touch with the activities of the club ... and has an incredible motivation to have people share his enthusiasm."
Berk said, in light of the recent announcement by the Trustees, the DOC is in a position to enhance the campus.
He said the organization could help the College combine the Five Points with the DOC's own principles of "random interactions, fun, cohesive interactions over four years ... getting people out there and breaking the bubble that becomes Dartmouth."
Berk's major focus as president was to create an environment that welcomes everyone on campus and accentuates the strengths of the DOC.
He said his most rewarding accomplishment was starting Basic Leader Training, which is organized by the president every term for people who want to become more involved with the club.
"It is an awesome opportunity to interact with random people in a fun environment and take a break from everyday Dartmouth and appreciate where we are," Berk said.
Dixon said she hopes to continue Berk's initiatives but said her presidency will be different because she will take advantage of the changing social atmosphere on campus to give the DOC a more visible presence.
She hopes to get more people involved, as well as address the problem of the air of exclusivity surrounding the DOC and its member clubs.
Leslie said the DOC is "strong as is," but needs "tweaking to make it run more smoothly and efficiently."
He said DOC officers play the role of "mak[ing] available the activities of the clubs planned for beginners" and said he is "psyched and want to learn and do my best."
Nominations for DOC president and vice president were placed and speeches held in Robinson Hall on Monday, and the DOC members present voted by secret ballot for the two offices.
Dixon and Leslie's terms begin Spring term and end the following Winter. The DOC secretary and treasurer will be appointed next term.