ROS Committee...

President: Barbara Johnson I have been a member of ROS for fifty-five years. During that time, I have been Wardrobe Mistress, Librarian, assistant pianist, Vice Chairman, Chairman, Producer - all of these while still taking an active part in productions. Latterly, I have hung up my greasepaint and am currently in the position of President. This does not mean I am taking a back seat - far from it! I like to keep my finger on the pulse! I can thoroughly recommend amateur dramatics and operatics as a very rewarding past-time.
	Vice-President: Malcolm Unwin After beginning the amateur stage journey in Leeds, way back, I discovered Ruislip Operatic Society (as it was) in 1973 after 2 years in the wilderness of Northamptonshire. Auditions with a then larger society resulted in an offer to be included on a waiting list. A more welcoming meeting with the committee at Ruislip was the start of a long and very fulfilling experience both on and off the stage. Performing lead to committee and that lead to Chairman (twice). Being a part of the membership and then a member of the committee is a good way to find out what really makes a group tick. I can recommend it – especially at ROS. The name change to ROS, a new culture and more recently the formation of the ROS StageWorks workshop for young people, are memorable milestones. The old adage that you get back more by putting more in is a true maxim!
President Emeritus: Frederick Nex
	Chairman: Susan Maycraft I joined ROS as a performing member in 1992 for my first production, Fiddler on the Roof. I have been in most productions since then as a performer and helping out as Dance Captain. I have been a member of the committee since 2002, first as the Minutes' Secretary and then as a committee member. I feel happy to be able to put something back into the society by being a part of the committee. I love being a part of a really friendly society and have made a lot of good friends at ROS.
Vice-Chairman: Alan Bailey I have been with ROS for 21 years and have enjoyed - to a lesser or greater extent - all of its aspects, from ‘on stage’ to social activities. The family atmosphere makes it really quite special. As well as being on stage I have tried to put a little bit back through working behind the scenes and at committee level. My hope is that ROS will blossom for many years to come and I am happy to do my bit.
	Secretary: Helen Bailey I joined ROS in 1984 and have been involved in every production since then, mostly as a performer, but also as prompt, backstage helper or Director. For many years I have served on the committee, undertaking duties as Secretary, Social Secretary, Press & Publicity Officer and Committee Member. The committee does vital hard work, but I'm happy to be involved and put time and effort back into a Society that has given me so much enjoyment. I hope ROS continues to achieve high professional standards, without losing any of its friendly and engaging atmosphere, for another 80 plus years.
Minutes Secretary: Wendy Luck I joined ROS in May 2004 and was immediately impressed by the friendly atmosphere and professional attitude of the members. I have taken part in three shows so far and am now working on the fourth, all of which have been hard work, but very enjoyable. I am very conscious that there is a great deal of work to be done behind the scenes as well and am often found with a paintbrush in my hand during set painting sessions (nobody's told me what to do with it yet though!). I became Minutes Secretary in May 2005.
	Treasurer: David Bendall I was invited to join the tenor chorus for Gipsy Baron in April 1978, and then to play Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! in 1979. I became a member and have since appeared in 31 other shows for ROS, in roles including Jupiter, Alfred Doolittle, Herr Schultz, Ko-Ko and the Duke of Plaza-Toro. I have also appeared in 26 shows for other companies. In 1990 I was elected Treasurer of the Society, a post I still hold.
Business Manager: Wendy Godwin My daughter Helen joined ROS in 1995 as a part of the recruitment drive before 42nd Street. I enjoyed looking for costume items for her and was asked to help with sewing for BOB1 in 1995 . Since then I have been Costume Manager for a variety of shows as well as Business Manager - trying to make ends meet in both activities!
	Publicity Manager: Oliver Spinks I became a member of ROS about 6 years ago and have been a member of the committee for 3 years. I chose to become a member of the committee in order to contribute to the continuing success of the society. I feel it is important to give back some of what you take.
Social Secretary: Andrea Bright I joined ROS in 2003 and have been a chorus member in every show since. I filled the post of Librarian for a year and now act as Social Secretary. My Christmas parties are theme-based – Hollywood, Chart-Toppers, Heroes & Villains – and great fun to organise. I hope I can continue to arrange enjoyable events for ROS Members and Friends.
	Committee Member: Jackie Quaif I first got involved with ROS as “call girl” for The Gondoliers in 1992. I followed this with backstage for Fiddler on the Roof before heeding the call to go onstage in 1994 in A Chorus of Disapproval. I had so much fun in rehearsals for that show including beating up my co-star that I haven’t looked back.
Membership Secretary: Alison Coe I have been a member of ROS for 14 years and was the Social Secretary for 13 of those years. Recently I took on the job of Membership Secretary. I have performed as a chorus member for most shows, but have taken a couple of principal roles too. For a few shows I have played my part offstage as Production Secretary or Backstage Crew Member. If you wish to find out more about joining ROS here are Alison's contact details: - email: alicoe72@hotmail.com Telephone: 07919 276515
	Friends Secretary: Sheila Rawles A member for some years now, I look after the Friends of ROS, answering queries and keeping everyone informed of show news and social events.
Mailing List Secretary: Heather Darby I joined the Society in 1979, my first show being Oklahoma!, and straight away was made to feel really welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed performing, although I have been in office for most of the years since then, as Members' Secretary, and Secretary for two periods of three and 11 years. I became Chairman four years ago and, although not now performing in shows, still love the atmosphere surrounding both rehearsals and performances. Having now stepped down from that role, I will enjoy the position of Mailing List Secretary.
	Press Officer: Shirley Wootten Joining ROS in 1996, I took on the role of Press Officer a couple of years later. In addition to seeing that the Society and its productions receive their fair share of local press coverage, I edit the ROS quarterly newsletter, Tempo.
Librarian: Caroline Bronne-Shanbury I ensure that the right numbers of libretti and scores are available at the start of rehearsals for each new production. I then have the much more difficult task of chasing the cast to return all borrowed books by the end of show week.