The elected members of the Advisory Board for the period 2009-2011 are as follows –

Maureen Albright ARPS

I would wish to further develop  the links to existing members and potential new members using the powers of the Internet  and also working closely with other photographic Organisations worldwide.  Using the technology of the web I have already been able to establish many contacts  with Photographic Associations and Groups across the globe.

However it is extremely important that existing Society members also feel in contact with developments and have an opportunity to voice their hopes and aspirations for the Future of the Society.
I am interested in developing more contact and links with younger photographers
I would work to obtaining more sponsorship to fund RPS projects.
I could advise about the development of the Society website.
  
Ian Bailey LRPS

I have been a member of The Society since March 1987 and since joining have had a close involvement with The Society serving as the treasurer of the Thames Valley Region from its formation in 1989 until my election to Council in 2005 as treasurer of The Society. In addition I also served on the Pictorial Group (now known as the Visual Arts Group)committee firstly as treasurer and for 3 years as chairman of the Group. Whilst I no longer have the time to commit to Council I feel that with my past business experience I can continue to make a contribution to the well being of The Society on the Advisory Board.
 I am a retired Chartered Certified Accountant with many years post qualification experience in industry as Managing Director of one of the largest shop fitting companies in the UK.
 I still enjoy photography and currently serve as secretary of my local club Stratford Photo Group and am treasurer of the Midland Counties Photographic Federation

Robert Gates ARPS

I joined the Society in 1970 and for 16 years was on the committee of the Yorkshire Region, serving as Regional Organiser from1995 to 2009. I have been the regional representative on the Advisory Board since its inception. During this time I have enjoyed an excellent relationship with the staff at the National Media Museum in Bradford as both Regional Organiser and a private researcher. Although I have now officially retired to Northumberland, I will be spending several days each week in Bradford and will maintain my contacts with the NMeM.
I would wish to encourage closer co-operation between Regions and Groups in order to provide high quality meetings, workshops and seminars for members. The provision of these events is essential to encourage greater participation and retention of members.
My previous occupation (Operations Manager – Pharmaceutical Distribution) involved management skills, logistics and staff management. I believe these skills would be beneficial to the workings of the Advisory Board.
I am currently Secretary of the RPS Contemporary Group.

Donald Stewart ARPS

For me the Society, like photography itself, has always been a broad kirk and it is in this diversity of interest and expertise that our true strength lies.  This is why I am a member of both the Historical and Contemporary Groups and do firmly believe that the past informs the present just as much as the present informs the past. While it is important to recruit and retain new members, both young and not-so-young, it is also important to remember the enviable heritage of our Society.  Not only have we counted and still count amongst our numbers outstanding photographers but also outstanding scientists, inventors and historians. It is however a major function of any society to endeavour to meet the needs and aspirations of its members, whatever their interests, involvement or level of expertise and this will continue to be one of my main concerns if re-elected as will continuing to promote the Society and the benefits of membership. I will also continue to support the Scottish Region and our Regional Organiser.  I have also had the pleasure to serve on the Historical Group committee for more than three years and will continue this involvement.  In view of the above I hope that you will feel able to support me for re-election to the Advisory Board for another 2 years.

David Wheeler FRPS

I have been a member of the RPS for over 30 years and currently sit on the Visual Arts Distinctions Panel. I have just completed a 2 year term on the Advisory Board, during which time I was co-opted on to the Exhibitions Committee. Under the leadership of Roy Robertson, the group has continued to enhance the profile of the International Print and Projected Image Exhibitions, successfully attracting substantial prize money through high profile sponsorship. These exhibitions, along with the recent Members Exhibition, have provided a visible presence for the Society around the country along with a considerable amount of publicity. There are many challenges ahead, particularly in expanding the use of the internet for exhibition entry and I would like the opportunity to serve a second term on the Advisory Board in order to help consolidate my contribution and to allow greater involvement in other aspects of the Society. I remain committed to increasing the appeal of the Society to photographers of all ages of all levels of ability and see the Distinctions process and the exhibitions as being critically important in this respect.