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About The MCPF

The chief aim of the Federation is to assist Clubs/Societies to provide adequate programmes of interest and instruction for their members through the judges and lecturers.

Members of Council are willing to help in any way possible when invited to do so.

Council Membership
The MCPF always welcomes new members who may wish to serve on Council. To qualify, a new Council Member must be a member of a MCPF Club or Society. Clubs are invited to nominate prospective Council members annually.
The first approach should be made to any Council Member or by letter to the General Secretary.

Current Officers

President
Judith Parry DPAGB Hon.PAGB
email: president@mcpf.co.uk

Vice President
Ralph Duckett MPAGB APAGB EFIAP

General Secretary
Mary Jenkins
11c Mary Road
Stechford
Birmingham
B33 8AR
Tel: 0121 628 6105
email:  sec@mcpf.co.uk

Treasurer
Ian Bailey FCCA LRPS CPAGB
email: treasurer@mcpf.co.uk

MCPF Services

Judges
Judges are available for all types of exhibitions, competitions etc. They are listed in the PAGB Handbook and are appointed by a Judges' Committee. They agree to be listed in the Handbook and visit Societies on the terms outlined in the Handbook so that Societies know in advance the approximate cost of a Judge's visit.

Lecturers
Lecturers are listed in the PAGB Handbook together with the subjects covered and are available to visit Member Societies. They are volunteers, and agree to lecturer under the terms of the PAGB Handbook so establishing a known cost to member clubs.

Public Liability Insurance and All Risks Insurance
Insurance through the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain via the Federation is available for Public Liability. A personal "All Risks" for Camera Equipment is also available.

Trustee Liability Cover for all Officers and Committee Members of Club/ Societies.  

To provide protection for Trustees/Officers or members of the committee for Loss arising from Claims in respect of Wrongful Acts. Your attention is drawn to the Section of the PAGB Handbook which deals with this scheme.  Further information can be obtained from the MCPF Treasurer.

MCPF Newsletter
The MCPF Newsletter is published free twice a year, and copies are available to Member Societies for distribution among the Society Members.

Communication and Information
Before each General Meeting, Societies are circulated with all relevant information and occasionally there are extra mailings.

Exhibition Judging Machine
An Electronic Scoring Machine may be obtained on free loan (subject to availability) by Member Societies on written application. Clubs are responsible for the cost of any physical damage to the machine while in their possession.

More details can be found in the MCPF’s Guide and Directory which is published annually and a copy sent to all affiliated Clubs/Society, or a copy can be purchased from the MCPF General Secretary.