See also the Current Committee.
See also the list of Honorary Life Members and Friends of the Morris Federation.
Note: Up to 1983, a post holder took up their post mid year, at the AGM, and following that the post holder took up their post from 1st January. So from 1984 the dates (2000 – 2001) would represent 2 full years.
President
- Pauline Woods-Wilson (2020 – ) in post.
- Melanie Barber (2014 – 2019) 6 years.
- Barry Goodman (2010 – 2013) 4 years.
- Trefor Owen (2004 – 2009) 6 years.
- John Bacon [deceased] (2000 – 2003) 4 years. Honorary Life Member (2013).
- Janet Dowling (1996 – 1999) 4 years.
- Sally Wearing (1984 – 1995) 12 years. Honorary Life Member (1998).
- Bev Lane (1979 – 1983) 4.5 years. Honorary Life Member (1983).
- Betty Reynolds [deceased] (1975 – 1979) 4 years. Honorary Life Member (1979).
Secretary
- Andrew Knight (2022 – ) in post.
- Fee Lock (2000 – 2021) 22 years. Honorary Life Member (2023).
- Beth Neill (1993 – 1999) 7 years. Honorary Life Member (2023).
- Val Parker (1977 – 1992) 15.5 years. Honorary Life Member (1993).
- Helen Parsons (1975 – 1977) 2 years.
Treasurer
- Peter Celi-Stamp (2026 – ) in post.
- Abbi Proctor (was Stephens) (2024 – mid 2025) 1.5 years.
- Jenny Everett (was Slade) (2007 – 2023) 17 years, plus 2025 1 year. Honorary Life Member (2024).
- Rachel Pinkney [deceased] (1995 – 2006) 12 years.
- Sue Lawrence (1988 – 1994) 7 years.
Marketing Officer
- Helena Painting (2026 – ) in post.
- James Merryclough (2025) 0.5 years.
Events Officer
- Rob Tidy (2026 – ) in post.
- Melanie Yates (2025) 1 year.
- Jean Smith (2003 – 2007) 5 years.
- Nicola (Niq) Rushton (2001 – 2002) 2 years. See also Newsletter Editor.
- Jethro Anderson (1998 – 2001) 4 years.
- Steve Cunio (1990 – 1997) 8 years.
- Jenny Slade (now Everett) (1986 – 1989) 4 years. See also Treasurer.
Meetings Secretary
Note: Post became Events Officer from 1986
- Lynne Downes (now Brogan) (Apr 1984 – 1985) 1.5 years.
- Sally Wearing (1979 – 1983) 4.5 years. See also President.
- Bev Lane (1977 – 1979) 2 years. See also President.
Archive Officer
Note: Post merged with Notation Officer in 2026
- Jerry West (2026 – ) in post.
- Graham Lee (2025) 1 year.
- Mike Everett (2004 – 2023) and appointed in 2024. 21 years. Honorary Life Member (2024).
- Adrian Williams (2000 – 2003) 4 years.
- Lynn Rogers (1998 – 1999) 2 years.
Notation Officer
Note: Post merged with Archive Officer from 2026
- Jerry West (2011 – 2025) 15 years
- Rhian Collinson/Owen [deceased] (1998 – 2010) 13 years.
Technical Officer (Archive & Notation)
Note: Post split from 1998
- Rhian Collinson/Owen (1997) 1 year. (deceased). See also ‘Notation’.
- Jane Shaw/Cunio (1991 – 1996) 6 years.
- Sue Swift (1981 – 1990) 10.5 years. Honorary Life Member (1991).
- Barbara Butler (1978 – 1981) 3 years.
- Sarah Jarrett [deceased] (1977 – 1978) 1 year.
Publicity Officer
- Ann Mason [deceased] (1992 – 1996) 5 years. Including Newsletter Editor
- Lynne Farr (now Chilvers) (1989 – 1991) 3 years.
- Felicity (Fiz) Markham (1986 – 1988) 3 years.
- Sue Marshall (1983 – 1985) 2.5 years.
Membership Communications Officer
Note: Post changed from Newsletter Editor from 2023 onwards
- Eliza Russell (2024 -) in post
- Jess Searle (2023) 1 year.
Newsletter Editor
Note: Post changed to Membership Communications Officer from 2023 onwards
- Sam Ross (2016 – 2022) 7 years.
- Colin Andrews (2010 – 2015) 6 years.
- Doug Bradshaw (2005 – 2009) 5 years.
- Nicola (Niq) Rushton (2003 – 2004) 2 years. See also Events Officer.
- Andy Anderson [deceased] (2002) 1 year.
- Judi Nancarrow/Barrett (1997 – 2001) 5 years.
- Alan Whear [deceased] (1977 – 1979) 2 years. Reporting capacity only.
And also to mention some of those co-opted onto the committee and key advisors:
IT Administrator
- Dan Watford (2020 – ) in post.
- Mike Adamson (2018 – 2020) 3 years.
- Kevin Taylor (1995 – 2017) 22 years.
Advisors
- Chris Dent – JMO Insurance Officer (2025 – ) in post.
- Sally Wearing – Health & Safety (2014 – ) in post. See also President and Meetings Secretary.
- Michael Stimpson – Insurance Officer (2001 – 2025) 25 years. [JMO Insurance Officer from 2003]. Honorary Life Member (2023).
- John Bacon – Licensing Act [deceased] (2004 – 2019) 16 years. See also President.
Plus other Honorary Life Members and Friends:
- Frank Lee – Honorary Life Member (2023).
- The Rt Hon the Lord Redesdale, Rupert Mitford, 6th Baron Redesdale – Friend (2003).
Last updated: March 2026
