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IOBA Committee Elections UPDATED: 2026 – 2029.
IOBA Committee Elections UPDATED: 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).
04/07/2026 > There is currently ONE (1) VACANT role, as follows;
All Areas The IOBA Funeral Coordinator position vacant.
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06/06/2027> Also the below roles will be for renewal;
2023 – 2027 General Secretary: Joss Barnes 91/95.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Ian Parr 1974/75 & Deborah Parr – Family Member
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);
For our personal contacts, please click here COMMITTEE | Indefatigable OBA
2026 – 2027 General Secretary: Joss Barns 1991/95.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Ian Parr 1974/75 & Deborah Parr – Family Member
2025 – 2028 Chairman: Wayne Houston 1989/92.
2026 – 2029 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 1990/94.
2026 – 2029 Newsletter Editor: Shellie Houston – Family Member.
2026 – 2029 Vice Chairman: Adam Meacham 1979/81.
2026 – 2029 Social Secretary: Jeanette Sefton – Family Member.
No Date – Honorary President: Sir Michael Bibby, Bt (M.D. Bibby Line Group).
No Date – Web Master : Owen Sutton 1991/95.
No Date – The Robert Griffin Representative: Wayne Houston 1989/92. (Chairman’s role).
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: Marc Hardman 1961.
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: John Aspinall 1959/60.
No Date – Southern Regions Standard Bearer: George Brown 1991/94.
No Date – All Areas IOBA Funeral Coordinator: Position Vacant.
No Date – Archives Secretary (records & assets): Steve Humphries 1975/76.
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Indefatigable 2025 Newsletter
Words by Wayne Houston, Vice Chairman, Intrim Newletter Editor
The long awaited return of the INDE NEWSLETTER, albeit in an electronic format.
2022 saw the last edition published and distributed physically to the membership. However it was apparent this was not viable to continue due to finances and the resource needed to create a document representing the values of the IOBA.
So, what has changed? To be honest not much. As with anything, the IOBA is operated on a voluntary basis, so the enthusiasm ebbs and flow with the tide of technological advances. Seeing well established social media groups like “Official OBA” on Facebook and other privately administrated pages the contact between old boys has never been greater and can be maintained with the click of a button.
Is the IOBA still relevant? Very much so! There are assets under the ownership of the IOBA of a significant value, not limited to the Indefatigable Bell, Trophies and other items (insurance value >£600,000). Without the Association those could be lost
forever.
Then there is the Reunion weekend. A time for you to connect to YOUR history with the only opportunity for the general public to access freely the grounds on the Saturday in which many of us grew up fast with other like minded people to share stories (good and bad) of our time there. There is a chance to have your say at the annual general meeting routinely carry out
on site too giving you the ability to hold the committee to account for motions and decisions made in the name of the membership. With the evening dinner seeing the joy and laughter all around whilst raffle tickets and auctions raise money to ensure the continuation of the association and other good causes.
With this…. our first request… WE NEED A NEWSLETTER EDITIOR!!!!
Newsletter is a challenge to produce. Contributions made to the newsletter editor have been like dragging an original £1.00 note out of a Scotsman sometimes. We do need your announcements, stories and life events to make this as informative as possible. We’ve recycled a few for this edition, but would encourage you to share with us no matter how insignificant you
think. email to <indefatigable.oba@gmail.com>
… thank you for taking the time to read…
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