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IOBA Committee Member 2024 elections:
Written on behalf of the current IOBA Committee
IOBA Committee Member 2024 elections:
2024 – 2027 Vice Chairman:
2024 – 2027 Merchandise:
- Those Full and Associate Members may put themselves forward by emailing Joss Barns 91/95 IOBA General Secretary joss@twistedspire.co.uk
- Those Full and Associate Members attending the AGM on 8th Jun 2024 can put themselves forward for one or more of the advertised roles.
- If a role has 2 or more nominations each nomination will be required to provide a short brief (pre prepared or in person) on why they wish to undertake the role.
- Full and Associate members will then vote on who they wish to undertake the role.
- If the current nomination is unchallenged then the nomination will be ratified.
- Roles are in post from immediate effect after the process.
IOBA President & Committee terms (in order of change date);
2021 – 2024 Vice Chairman: Ian Parr 74/75.
2017 – 2024 Merchandise: Deborah & Ian Parr 74/75.
2019 – 2025 Chairman: Andrew Butler 77/78.
2022 – 2025 Newsletter Editor: Owen Sutton 91/95.
2022 – 2025 Social Secretaries: Richard Lawson 85/88 & Elaine Humphries.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barns 91/95.
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: Andrew Butler 77/78. (Chairman’s role).
No Date – Standard Bearer: Marc Hardman 1961.
No Date – Standard Bearer: John Aspinall 59/60.
No Date – SCC Award & Archives Secretary (records & assets): Steve Humphries 75/76.
IOBA Committee | Indefatigable OBA (ts-indefatigable-oba.org)
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Indefatigable 2024 Reunion Registration Form
The BOOKING FORM LINK for JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit (including vehicle registration numbers!) & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 8th June.Indefatigable 2024 Reunion Registration Form (jotform.com)
Payment Instructions are all on the Booking Form, via BACS (bank transfer) or Cheque (postal address is included on the form), we regret not using Paypal due to additional costs.
The final cut off date for all bookings: Old School visit (JSMTC), AGM, Menu choice & Payments, now Friday 24th May 2024.
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Indefatigable 160 yrs – Old Boys 41st Reunion 2024
Indefatigable 160 Years – Old Boys Association 41st Reunion 2024.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO :
The 41st IOBA Reunion Dinner to be held on Saturday 8th June 2024 assembling by 19:00 hrs in the ‘1884’ bar, for dinner at 20:00 hrs.
Venue : The Hugh Owen Room, Bangor University Event Management Centre, Collage Road, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 2DG
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/management_centre/contact.php.en
Reunion Dinner Ticket price : £55.00 per person.
Ticket price to include : THREE Course Dinner, with two bottles of wine selection per table, after dinner music entertainment, there will be a Quiet Room.
Starter: Roasted Vegetable/Brie Filo tart (v) / Prawn & smoked salmon parcel (gf). Main Course: Salmon fillet (gf) / Mushroom Risotto (vg) / Chicken (gf) / Welsh Lamb (gf). Dessert: Eton Mess (v) (gf) (vg) / Sticky toffee pudding (v) / Cheesecake (vg).
The BOOKING FORM LINK for JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit (including vehicle registration numbers!) & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 8th June. Indefatigable 2024 Reunion Registration Form (jotform.com)
Payment Instructions are all on the Booking Form, via BACS (bank transfer) or Cheque (postal address is included on the form), we regret not using Paypal due to additional costs.
The final cut off date for all bookings: Old School visit (JSMTC), AGM, Menu choice & Payments, now Friday 24th May 2024.
Registered total showing interest via the recent ‘Feedback Form’ attending as of 20/03/2024 = 67
Registered totals attending confirmed as of : 22/04/2024 (School = 23 + / Dinner = 26).
Every Indefatigable Old Boy & IOBA Member attending ‘the ‘Reunion Dinner’ will receive a free enamelled memento ‘160th 2024 badge’ in marking the Indefatigable Training Ship anniversary.
IOBA Fund Raising raffle tickets will be available for sale for: Indefatigable Glassware. There will be an Auction (i.e. signed copy of the book ‘The Inde‘ (unused) by the late Reverend Canon Bob Evans & any other donations forthcoming) and a general Raffle Table.
Dress code : Smart
For those who wish to join the annual IOBA ‘Vibrant Shirt‘ night in aid of Prostate Cancer (2023 raised £300), this will also be held once again at Bangor University on the previous evening Friday 7th June, in the bar ‘1884’ with exclusive use for the evening.
The University are able to provide a hot buffet dinner for the Friday evening, but unlike last year, Evening Dinner reservations will be down to the attendee/s to reserve their own in advance *please see detail below Hot Buffet Options. It is the responsibility for members & guests to book their own accommodation, and catering requirements on the Friday night.
Friday 7th June Hot Buffet Options: £20.83 per person: 19:00> 21:00
Main Course: Steak & Ale Pie, with Chips & Veg (v) / Beef Lasagne, with Garlic Bread & Salad (vg). Dessert: Lemon Tart (v) (vg) / Summer Berry Roulade (v).
Friday 7th June Hot Buffet Options: The email address that should be used for guests to book food for the Friday night is: mdcevents@bangor.ac.uk
Accommodation : The IOBA has blocked book rooms, *you now can book directly with Bangor University as of 26/01/2024 >
01248365900
info@themanagementcentre.co.uk
Single = £91, Double with single occupancy = £101, and double occupancy = £113, Twin single occupancy = £121, and double occupancy = £134, all are B&B.
Please state when booking accommodation, if you require Breakfast or not.
If you would like to reserve a room, please contact the reception team directly and quote the group code = GAO1887 in order to book the rooms at the group rate, guests can either call on 01248365900 or send an email to info@themanagementcentre.co.uk.
Unbooked rooms not reserved by IOBA attendees will be released back to the university having been block booked by the IOBA, these will be for Friday 7th June and Saturday 8th June evenings.
Wheel Chair users: Facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users, please note that due to The Management Centre being a Grade II listed building, there is no lift access to the third floor bedrooms.
Parking : Parking is free on site and there is capacity for up to 100 cars.
2024 Reunion: Old School visit / 41st AGM / Reunion Dinner ;
Friday NIGHT 7th June: Vibrant Shirt‘ night in aid of Prostate Cancer (2023 raised £300), this will be held once again at Bangor University in the ‘1884 bar‘ with exclusive use for the evening.
Saturday DAY 8th June: Attendees arriving down at the Old School for 10:00. Scattering of the late Mark Palmer 1980/82 ashes at the Boathouse, 10:30>11:00, Back up at the School for Tea/Coffee/Beers for 11:30>13:00, AGM 13:30>15:00. Off site by 15:30.
Saturday NIGHT 8th June: Meet for drinks by 19:00 in the ‘1884 Bar‘, Dinner for 20:00. Bangor University.
Agenda for the WEEKEND:
IOBA Reunion & AGM – Programme of Events 2024 | Indefatigable OBA (ts-indefatigable-oba.org)
For more information: Please email Richard Lawson 85/88: IOBA ‘Social Secretary’ indeconsultancy@gmail.com
or
You can find any of the ‘IOBA Committee’ here: https://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/contact-us/
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IOBA Reunion & AGM – Programme of Events 2024
INDEFATIGABLE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
INDEFATIGABLE 160th CELEBRATION AND IOBA 40th AGM 2024
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
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FRIDAY 7th JUNE 2024 – VIBRANT SHIRT NIGHT IN AID OF PROSTATE CANCER
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 18:00>19:00 | Vibrant Shirt Night | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Meet and greet. |
| 19:00>21:00 | Catering – Self reserve | Bangor University Management Centre Restaurant 1884 | Unlike 2023, Evening Dinner reservations 2024 will be down to the attendee/s to reserve their own dinner. It is the responsibility for members & guests to book their own catering requirements on the Friday night. Hot Buffet Options: Please remember to self reserve directly with Bangor University Management Centre. |
| Midnight | Bar Closed – Service Finished | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Guest can stay in bar until 0100hrs to drink up. |
*As this is a charitable event voluntary donations will be collected on the night.
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SATURDAY 08th JUNE 2024 – DAY TIME PROGRAMME
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 09:30 | Arrive and book in at Main Security Gate. | JSMTC Indefatigable Main Security Gate | Walk or Car/share Vehicle access: Registration Numbers in advance via the Online Booking Form only |
| 10:00>10:30 | The late Mark Palmer 1980/82 scattering of ashes | Shoreline | Meet directly down at the Bottom Gate Open to Jetty and Shoreline. Richard Lawson sponsor. |
| 11:30>13:00 | IOBA Shop Open & Refreshments | JSMTC Indefatigable Main Building/Bar | Back up at the School for Tea/Coffee/Beers |
| 13:30>15:00 | IOBA 40th Annual General Meeting | JSMTC Indefatigable Training Room | |
| 15:30 | All off site |
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SATURDAY 08th JUNE 2024 – EVENING PROGRAMME
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 18:00>19:45 | Arrive for pre-dinner drinks | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Meet and Greet |
| 19:45>20:00 | Seated ready for dinner | Bangor University Management Centre The Hugh Owen Room | |
| 20:00>23:00 | Reunion dinner | Bangor University Management Centre The Hugh Owen Room | 4 Course Dinner, Live Music, Raffle & Auction |
| Midnight | Bar Closed – Service Finished | Guest can stay in bar until 0100hrs to drink up if needed |
*Dress Code: Smart.
*The Programme is subject to change.
IOBA Reunion & AGM – Programme of Events 2024 | Indefatigable OBA (ts-indefatigable-oba.org)
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO : Full details within link below
Indefatigable 160 yrs – Old Boys 41st Reunion 2024 | Indefatigable OBA (ts-indefatigable-oba.org)
The BOOKING FORM LINK for JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit (including vehicle registration numbers!) & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 8th June Indefatigable 2024 Reunion Registration Form (jotform.com)
Payment Instructions are all on the Booking Form, via BACS (bank transfer) or Cheque (postal address is included on the form), we regret not using Paypal due to additional costs.
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Bangor University Management Centre accommodation info@themanagementcentre.co.uk Phone: 01248365900
Friday 7th June Hot Buffet Options: The email address that should be used for guests to book food for the Friday night is: mdcevents@bangor.ac.uk
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