Archive for January, 2026
IOBA Committee Elections 2026 – 2029.
IOBA Committee Elections 2026 – 2029.
Being part of the Indefatigable Old Boys Association Committee is a great way to get more involved by keeping our HERITAGE alive, helping shape the direction of the IOBA and contribute to improving the association for others, so please seriously consider this.
In accordance with the IOBA Constitution the following Committee roles are up for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, date confirmed as Saturday the 6th June 2026. The roles are voluntary, open to full members of the IOBA and held for 3 years (2026 -2029).
31/12/2025 > There are currently five (5) VACANT roles, as follows;
The Vice Chairman position vacant.
The Social Secretary position vacant.
The Social Secretary Assistant position vacant.
All Areas The IOBA Funeral Coordinator position vacant.
The Newsletter Editor position vacant.
06/06/2026 > Also the below roles will be for renewal;
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barnes 91/95.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
If you are interested in any of the roles and want to know more about the responsibilities then please speak to the current incumbents or the Chairman.
Contact details for the IOBA Committee can be found on our web page https://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/contact-us/
If you wish to put your name forward for any of the vacant roles then please send your full name, Indefatigable number and years attended and which position you are interested in, to IOBA General Secretary at indefatigable.oba@gmail.com
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If you are not currently a member of the IOBA are thinking of joining then please visit our web site which has details of how to subscribe. The 2024 AGM reinstated the annual fee for membership which is just £15 per year (£10 OAP +65yrs), this goes towards the running of the IOBA which includes helping ex Inde boys, holding an annual reunion at JSMTC Indefatigable (old School) and various charity work. IOBA MEMBERSHIPS are requested JANUARY to JANUARY.
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IOBA President & Committee terms (in order of change date);
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barnes 91/95.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
2025 – 2026 Newsletter Editor position vacant.
2025 – 2027 Vice Chairman position vacant.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Deborah & Ian Parr 74/75.
2025 – 2028 Social Secretary Position Vacant.
2025 – 2028 Social Secretary Assistant position vacant.
2025 – 2028 Chairman: Wayne Houston 89/92.
No Date – All Areas IOBA Funeral Coordinator position vacant.
No Date – Honorary President: Sir Michael Bibby, Bt (M.D. Bibby Line Group).
No Date – Web Master : Owen Sutton 91/95.
No Date – The Robert Griffin Representative: Wayne Houston 89/92. (Chairman’s role).
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: Marc Hardman 1961.
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: John Aspinall 59/60.
No Date – Southern Regions Standard Bearer: George Brown 91/94.
No Date – Archives Secretary (records & assets): Steve Humphries 75/76.
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