BVWS Committee Changes - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Paul Stenning · 5th Mar 2017, 9:43 pm

For those not at Harpenden today, at the AGM:

Mike Barker resigned as Chairman and from the committee.

Greg Hewitt was appointed to the role of Chairman.

Jeremy Day was appointed to the role of Treasurer (a role he previously held until 3 years ago) in addition to his existing role as Vice Chairman.

All other committee roles are unchanged.

The new Chairman and committee, along with those present at the AGM, thanked Mike for his many years of service to the BVWS committee - 18 as Chairman and over 20 on the committee.

The BVWS website will be updated to reflect these changes tomorrow morning, and an announcement will appear in the next Bulletin (which will be sent for printing very soon).

HamishBoxer · 5th Mar 2017, 9:44 pm

Many good years Mike did. Thank you from me.

Paul Stenning · 5th Mar 2017, 10:15 pm

I forgot to mention, Mike will be continuing to organise and run the auctions as now, and organise the RWB events.

Cobaltblue · 5th Mar 2017, 10:21 pm

Unfortunately I could not make Harpy today.

I also would like to thank Mike.

His Chairmanship has resided over so many positive changes.

He has worked tirelessly to promote the aims of the society.

He brought stability with his long and successful chairmanship.

I wish Gregg all the best Mike will be a tough act to follow

Cheers

Mike T

bikerhifinut · 5th Mar 2017, 11:08 pm

I'd also like to thank Mike for his patience and help with some of my transformer problems. I've only been a member for a couple of years but had met mike at Audiojumbles prior to that.
Wishing you the best Mike and hoping you enjoy your new found liberation.

Andy M.

60 oldjohn · 5th Mar 2017, 11:19 pm

IRC Mike made his intentions clear quite a while back, giving the BVWS time to arrange another Chairman. I believe he has done an excellent job for the BVWS for many years. I hope it will give Mike more time to enjoy our hobby. Thank you Mike.

John.

Dave Moll · 6th Mar 2017, 7:42 am

May I add my heartfelt thanks for all the years of service as chairman that Mike has given us - and my best wishes to Greg as he takes over the reins.

dave walsh · 6th Mar 2017, 11:33 am

Having being carefully selected, I'm sure the new Chairman will do an excellent job but in the broader sense, Mike will always be a hard act to follow-probaly one of those "plate spinning" ones from a "variety" show as he has tried so hard to apply his enormous enthusiasm to everything he does, in particular for the Society and it's members.

Best wishes to all,

Dave W

Paul Stenning · 6th Mar 2017, 3:30 pm

Yes, Mike will have a few less plates to keep spinning now!

Although this was announced yesterday and came as a surprise to the membership, it was obviously discussed and agreed by the committee members involved over several weeks before. Everyone at the committee table knew what was going to happen.

Greg is an excellent choice and the right person to lead the society forward. He has the full support and backing of the whole committee.

Tazman1966 · 8th Mar 2017, 8:50 am

Wishing Mike all the best in his semi retirement!

Mike Phelan · 8th Mar 2017, 10:55 am

All the best, Mike, and we'll see you at Golborne.

5th Mar 2017, 9:43 pm	#1
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	BVWS Committee Changes For those not at Harpenden today, at the AGM: Mike Barker resigned as Chairman and from the committee. Greg Hewitt was appointed to the role of Chairman. Jeremy Day was appointed to the role of Treasurer (a role he previously held until 3 years ago) in addition to his existing role as Vice Chairman. All other committee roles are unchanged. The new Chairman and committee, along with those present at the AGM, thanked Mike for his many years of service to the BVWS committee - 18 as Chairman and over 20 on the committee. The BVWS website will be updated to reflect these changes tomorrow morning, and an announcement will appear in the next Bulletin (which will be sent for printing very soon). __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

5th Mar 2017, 9:44 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: BVWS Committee Changes Many good years Mike did. Thank you from me. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

5th Mar 2017, 10:15 pm	#3
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: BVWS Committee Changes I forgot to mention, Mike will be continuing to organise and run the auctions as now, and organise the RWB events. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

5th Mar 2017, 10:21 pm	#4
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: BVWS Committee Changes Unfortunately I could not make Harpy today. I also would like to thank Mike. His Chairmanship has resided over so many positive changes. He has worked tirelessly to promote the aims of the society. He brought stability with his long and successful chairmanship. I wish Gregg all the best Mike will be a tough act to follow Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

5th Mar 2017, 11:08 pm	#5
bikerhifinut Octode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Penrith, Cumbria, UK Posts: 1,993	Re: BVWS Committee Changes I'd also like to thank Mike for his patience and help with some of my transformer problems. I've only been a member for a couple of years but had met mike at Audiojumbles prior to that. Wishing you the best Mike and hoping you enjoy your new found liberation. Andy M.

5th Mar 2017, 11:19 pm	#6
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,987	Re: BVWS Committee Changes IRC Mike made his intentions clear quite a while back, giving the BVWS time to arrange another Chairman. I believe he has done an excellent job for the BVWS for many years. I hope it will give Mike more time to enjoy our hobby. Thank you Mike. John.

6th Mar 2017, 7:42 am	#7
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: BVWS Committee Changes May I add my heartfelt thanks for all the years of service as chairman that Mike has given us - and my best wishes to Greg as he takes over the reins. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

6th Mar 2017, 11:33 am	#8
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: BVWS Committee Changes Having being carefully selected, I'm sure the new Chairman will do an excellent job but in the broader sense, Mike will always be a hard act to follow-probaly one of those "plate spinning" ones from a "variety" show as he has tried so hard to apply his enormous enthusiasm to everything he does, in particular for the Society and it's members. Best wishes to all, Dave W

6th Mar 2017, 3:30 pm	#9
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: BVWS Committee Changes Yes, Mike will have a few less plates to keep spinning now! Although this was announced yesterday and came as a surprise to the membership, it was obviously discussed and agreed by the committee members involved over several weeks before. Everyone at the committee table knew what was going to happen. Greg is an excellent choice and the right person to lead the society forward. He has the full support and backing of the whole committee. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

8th Mar 2017, 8:50 am	#10
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,193	Re: BVWS Committee Changes Wishing Mike all the best in his semi retirement! __________________ All the very best, Tas

8th Mar 2017, 10:55 am	#11
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: BVWS Committee Changes All the best, Mike, and we'll see you at Golborne. __________________ Mike.