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Centenary Companions

EEIBA's Articles of Association state "The Council may confer the title of Companion of the Association on any person or persons who have rendered signal service to the Association".

In the EEIBA's centenary year 2006, it was the Council's view that there are a number of people who warrant recognition, so the following Companions were elected:

Martin Barnett - Manchester & District, Lancashire & Cumbria Branch

A Member of Council until 2003 and acted as the EEIBA's representative on Crossways Trust.

Mike Beswetherick

A Trustee until 1998, Chairman of the Fund-raising and Publicity Committee and organised the 1996 Relay Electric promotion. Mike has also devoted many hours of his time in producing the centenary book. Barry Bilclough - Tyne & Wear Branch Chairman of the Tyne & Wear Branch for a number of years where they efficiently go about raising funds for the EEIBA's coffers.

Lillian Birchall - Welfare Committee

Worked originally at GEC, latterly at Marconi until she retired. Also performed an important liaison role between the Company and the EEIBA. Served on the Welfare Committee and is still an active member.

John Clear

Proprietor of SJ Clear electrical retailers and has provided an office for the EEIBA's regional welfare operation in the southeast since 1993 at no charge. He has provided support at Branch functions and events.

Ken Cooper - Sussex Branch

Service to the EEIBA dates back to 1952 and has held almost every honorary position on the Sussex Branch. A Branch representative on Council until 1997 and a member of the Welfare Committee. Still an active welfare visitor.

Andy Cunningham

For many years a Member of Council and a Trustee of the EEIBA's retirement benefit scheme. Was also Chairman of the then Finance Committee.

Dave Elliott

Chairman of the 12 Electric Club, a group of manufacturers, wholesalers and electrical contractors. He has increased donations to the EEIBA as their adopted charity. He has also assisted the EEIBA in organising the Kent Golf Day each year.

Roger Farrance

Retired Chief Executive at the Electricity Association, formerly the Electricity Council, and Chairman of the Board of Management and Executive Committee. He proved to be an effective ambassador for the EEIBA over many years.

Don Fleet - Sheffield & District Branch

Secretary of this Branch for many years and was a representative on Council until 1998.

Alan Gingell

Was on Council for many years, retiring in 1997. Chairman of the Finance Committee and latterly Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Sam Henderson - Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch

Secretary of the Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch since he retired from MK Electric in 1994.

J Denys Johnson

President in 1979 and Chairman of the Brooke House Committee. Was actively involved in the affairs of the home and the Birmingham & West Midlands Branch.

John Lynn - Northern Ireland Branch

Formerly Secretary of the Northern Ireland (Belfast) Branch for many years.

May Maple

Served on Council until retirement in 1998. For many years an effective Chairman of the Welfare Committee.

Miss Rosalie Pearson - Sheffield & District Branch

An active supporter of the Sheffield & District Branch since 1949, she was instrumental in providing a great deal of welfare advice, support and visiting over a period of more than 20 years.

Daphne Thompson - Welfare Committee

Worked for Thorn EMI and was instrumental in introducing the bulk buying and renting agreement for televisions, which is still in place for EEIBA beneficiaries. Still an active member of the Welfare Committee.

Brian Venables

On Council until he retired and was Chairman of the Welfare Committee of which he is still a member. He provided a welcome conduit between the Association and the Electricity Council, latterly Electricity Association and a wealth of experience as a chartered secretary to the EEIBA's affairs. Now an active member of the Sussex Branch and has recently become a volunteer welfare visitor.

Doug Ward - Birmingham & West Midlands Branch

Secretary of the Birmingham & West Midlands Branch, latterly as Chairman until it was reformed. He was also a Branch representative on Council.

Fred Woodward

Resurrected the EEIBA's fundraising activities in Nottingham, co-ordinating EEIBA's informal group, the ECA Nottingham Branch and the Nottingham Electric Club.

Companion 2007

Peter Angove of EEIBA's Sussex Branch has been a Companion, the highest honour the Association can bestow on a supporter, in recognition of his "signal service" to the EEIBA over many years. Peter has been actively involved in the organisation of the hugely successful Sussex Branch Annual Ball, Brighton, since 1975.

Apart from one year when he was unwell, he has attended every Ball since then. Peter's meticulous attention to detail ensures that each Ball has been organised with a minimum of fuss and maximum fund-raising effect. We owe him a debt of gratitude it is impossible to repay.

Bob Stearns becomes a Companion

Bob has served on the Yorkshire Ridings Branch Committee for over 25 years and is a past Chairman. He has been involved with the organisation of the Ball, Christmas Lunch as well as both Golf Days, including the Pro Am Golf event held at Pannal Golf Club each September.

When he first joined the Branch, he was Regional Sales Manager for Crompton Lighting and later moved to a similar role with Hawker Fusegear before finally working for EEIBA as Regional Manager in the North East.

Bob is a popular character within the various sectors of the electrical industry, particularly in Yorkshire, and has made a valuable contribution over many years towards supporting EEIBA.

“This acknowledgement in making him a Companion of the Association is richly deserved”, said Yorkshire Ridings Branch Chairman, Eric Dyer.