In 2022 we presented these hardworking volunteers with Butterworth Badges to commemorate their service to the Morris Federation. The badges have their name, title and dates of service, and we hope that you will see the badges being worn at various dance outs.
In order of length of service …
Fee Lock
Fee was the Secretary for 22 years, from 2000 to 2021.
During her 22 years she has seen a lot of changes in the MF – including the introduction of a web site, and the use of social media. She has been a huge supporter of the Joint Morris Organisations and working with other organisations; she was involved with the lobbying for the exemption for morris dancing in the amplified music licensing act. Her hallmark has been her carefully considered and reasonable replies that she has made to the press and general public. Her knowledge will be sorely missed.
Photo: Fee Lock, Secretary, 2000-2021 (22 years) being presented with her badge at the AGM 2022, by Pauline Woods-Wilson, President:
Sam Ross
Sam was the Newsletter Editor for 7 years, from 2016 to 2022.
During this time, Sam launched the new-look ‘FedExtra’ magazine turning the members magazine into a more modern, appealing, engaging, and professional-looking publication. Her technical skills were also put to good use behind the scenes as she helped implement the Membership Database, and spent a great deal of time on both the look-and-feel, and content, of the new-look Web Site.
Photo: Sam Ross, Newsletter Editor, 2016-2022 (7 years) being presented with her badge at her home in 2022, by Andrew Knight, Secretary.
Mike Adamson
Mike was the co-opted IT Administrator for 3 years, from 2018 to 2020. During this time Mike introduced and maintained the membership database, which dramatically eased the work of the treasurer and the secretary.
Photo: Mike Adamson, IT Administrator, 2018-2020 (3 years) being presented with his badge at a Rivington Morris practice in 2022 by Pauline Woods-Wilson, President.
