The Followers of Rupert Bear

Official Rupert Bear Society

The Followers Committee

The following members are currently on the board:

Role	Name	Contact
Chairman	Roger Coombes	chairman@rupertbear.co.uk
Secretary	John Beck	secretary@rupertbear.co.uk
Annual Meeting Organiser	Charles Knape	charles.knape@rupertbear.co.uk
Assistant Publications Editor	Pamela Stones	pamela.stones@rupertbear.co.uk
Facebook Administrator	Jordy Schaap	jordy.schaap@rupertbear.co.uk
General Committee Members	Mike Ward, Alan Murray	-
Librarian	Lizzie Hackney	librarian@rupertbear.co.uk
Membership Secretary	Chris Hellen	membership@rupertbear.co.uk
Minutes Secretary	Mike Williams	mikenutwood@hotmail.co.uk
Publications Editor	John Beck	secretary@rupertbear.co.uk
Sales Officer	Mark Hackney	sales@rupertbear.co.uk
Treasurer	Charles Knape	charles.knape@rupertbear.co.uk
Website Editor	Pamela Stones	pamela.stones@rupertbear.co.uk
Website Manager	Jordy Schaap	jordy.schaap@rupertbear.co.uk

The committee was elected en-bloc at the Followers AGM on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Warwick University and this motion was proposed by John Lester and seconded by Richard Ball. The new members on the Committee are Mark Hackney, Chris Hellen and Jordy Schaap.The Chairman mentioned that the position of Minutes Secretary would be vacant in a year’s time. He also said that although it was not a Committee position, the role of Raffle Organiser is now available due to the resignation of Darren Evans. Any member who has interested in taking this on can email the chairman.

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Rupert in the Express February 2024
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