Chair: Mr Philip Hainsworth MIOA

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The Midlands Branch was established 1995 and has since continued to provide a programme of meetings and a forum for IOA members in the Midlands and beyond.

 The branch aims to hold one evening meeting per month as well as the occasional half day meeting or visit.  Meetings are held in the East Midlands (Derby or Nottingham) and the West Midlands (Birmingham, Solihull or Walsall) although we would be very receptive to suggestions of new locations/venues.

 Each meeting usually consists of a presentation by a speaker followed by questions and an informal discussion where all inputs are welcome. It is traditional for the discussions to continue at a local curry house. We try to cover a diverse range of subjects and all members (and non members) are welcome to attend.

 The Midlands Branch committee members meet via teleconference every other month but hold one formal meeting in late Autumn to discuss the programme for the following year. The Branch AGM generally takes place at the December meeting. We are always pleased to receive offers of presentations or suggestions for topics, or venues for meetings.  Please email your ideas to the IOA at ioaioa.org.uk (ioa[at]ioa[dot]org[dot]uk) marked for the attention of Fiona Rogerson.

 Certificates of attendance for Continuing Professional Development records are provided at every meeting.

 Remember, the IOA is your organisation, so make it work for you by getting involved with your regional branch.