Who's Who in the IMPS - Our elected officers


IMPS Committee Members and Officers
President - Jim Baxter		01883 740276
My first involvement with Military Vehicles was when I received a pedal Jeep for my birthday when I was 3 years old! From that moment I always wanted to own a real one. My opportunity came when I purchased one in 1970 for about £250. It was replaced a couple of years later by a Ford script Jeep, which, being unaware of the rarity of scripted Jeeps I sold in order to buy a much better condition Jeep from the Warnham War Museum in 1976, which I still own. It has since been joined by a Chevrolet C8A HUP, an ex-Australian Army Jeep, and most recently a Canadian 1942 Ford Breakdown lorry, from Kenya. I joined IMPS in 1982, was persuaded to become (or rather conned into becoming) Treasurer in 1984, then Chairman in 1989, followed by President in 1992 (whereupon I immediately moved to Holland, to become a rather absentee President). After 5 years I reverted to being just an ordinary member. My second stint commenced in April 2008, and currently don’t plan to flee the country.
Chairman- Andy Mitchell		07930 355360

Vice Chairman - Malcolm Dunlop		07780 993018
I was born in Folkestone in 1954, did Military service in the 70s, worked abroad for a few years, married to Gabi with 2 children Samantha 13 and Michael 10. Now I am an Electrical Contracts Manager for a local firm. I joined the IMPS in 1997, when I bought my 1942 Ford Jeep & trailer. I later became East Kent Area Secretary. I enjoy collecting WWII US Military Police equipment & Uniforms. I passed my Tracked Vehicle driving test in an Abbot in February 2000. I enjoy organising Special Events for the Members then became Events Secretary in November 2001.
Secretary - Andrew Partridge
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Event Secretary - Gabi Dunlop		07817 203919
I am an Office Manager for a German Company, married to the Vice Chairman Malcolm Dunlop. I have been a member of the IMPS since 1997 where whenever possible I like to help out at different events. I have been assisting the previous Events Secretary in organising lots of different events and shows including Normandy 2004 and now Normandy 2009. I am also one of the officials at the War and Peace Show.
Membership - Glynis Rosser		01795 510022
I was invited to my first show in 2000, the War and Peace Show, Graham and myself thought they were all mad at the time dressing up in combats and all things green but i have got to admit that since then we first became members of the Imps that was the start then came the green clothes and of course the vehicles and now we are both hooked. I can not believe how this hobby spreads it is like a bug once you have got it the whole family get it and yes you have guessed my daughters and my grandchildren love it and are all members. I am myself disabled and spend a lot of time at home and thought I could put it to good use by helping out with the vast amount of paperwork, that is how I have now taken over the memberships and I am really enjoying meeting the members and chatting, that is what I like about the club it is so versatile that anybody can join.
Treasurer - Heather Rebbeck		01825 762645
I am married to John Rebbeck until recently Sussex area secretary, my interest in things military stems from his enthusiasm for all things green, after being married to him for 31 years its rubbed off on me. I was club secretary for just over a year and I took over from Alice as treasurer at the last AGM.
Publicity and Press - Nigel Hay		0844 2327061

IMPRINT Editor - Mark Askew		01302 739000
I was born in Doncaster in 1964 and began my working life running the family Toy retail and wholesale company. During the 1980’s my interest in Jeeps (both military and civilian) grew and I formed the Jeep Club UK. By the mid 1990’s I founded and ran the UK’s only Jeep Magazine ‘Jeep World’ of which I sold back in 2004, to a larger publishing company, who have since scrapped it? During this time I also ran a company (and still to this day) called Jeep Books Ltd, in which I retail, wholesale and mail order Jeep books and manuals and Military books and manuals too. Earlier this year 2007, I became your editor and I now enjoy my new job in producing your Magazine – Imprint. Of which I intend to build the magazine into a full colour, more pages, more adverts and in general a far better publication for all the Members of IMPS. And I look forward to many more Imprint issue to come – Mark Askew – Editor.
Newsletter Editor -Anthony Lawrence		01737 769907
Past Chairman and President of IMPS as well as organizing the past two IMPS tours to Normandy in 1994 and 1999. He has been the IMPS liaison person for the Pas de Calais Libere (more commonly known as Bethune ) event for the past twelve years when the IMPS have often entered 130 vehicles or more. In real life he owns one of the best model shops in the South East of England ( Dorking Models ) .
Overseas Liaison - Anthony Lawrence		01737 769907

Vehicle Registrar - David King
I was born in Brighton, Sussex not that long ago & have had an interest in military vehicles, especially tanks & heavy armour) since being an Army Cadet. I have been in the TA for the past 8 years & have been a member of IMPS for 6 years but have attended Beltring numerous times before becoming a member.		07967 969 083

The Area Secretaries
North Kent - Graham Rosser		01795 510022

North Thames - Stan Capes		0208 514 5313
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East Kent - Ray Churcher		01843 609585
I have lived in Kent since I was 13 and am now a self employed electrician. I have a keen interest in all types of vehicles - recently my interest has turned to military vehicles. I currently own a 1955 Hotchkiss Jeep and a 1957 Austin Champ which I use regularly to attend shows. I am enthusiastic about my current position and am working hard to develop a wider interest in military vehicles by organising rallies locally. I hope to see you at an area meeting soon.
Surrey - Andy Neal		0208 686 3840
I first got interested in al things WW2 from watching the great war films of the 50's and 60's. I competed nationally in Motorsport throughout the 70's, until I just couldn't afford it any more. A visit to the MVT Southsea show got me interested in buying a jeep which I did in 1987. I had restored over half of it before I realised there were dealers where parts were available. Then I joined the IMPs in 1989. I have a great deal of interest in old vehicles and mechanics in general, despite working in communications. I have helped out on arena events since 1990 and finally became area secretary in 2001.
Sussex - Jill Marshall		07795 381684
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Western IMPS - James Shopland		01275 873107
Educated at Clifton College in Bristol and Exeter University. As an IMPS member for over ten years James has personally restored numerous vehicles including Jeeps, Bedfords and AEC Matadors. At present he is working on a Staghound Armoured car, imported from Australia. Alongside his Father David, James is a keen collector of military artifacts and vehicles of all periods. In his spare time James runs the family sawmills and plays rugby for his county.
Weald of Kent - Nick Cowles		01959 702207
My first involement with military vehicles started in1990 (excluding Airfix and Tamiya). Myself and Allan Ede would make up a crew joining Tony Lawence and Jim Baxter in their Jeeps and head for the shows at RAF Duxford and Thruxton. This was pre IMPS. Well I was bitten by the bug. It took another few years before I finally joined the IMPS. Unfortunately due to personal reasons (your not spending all that money on an old jeep) it took a divorce before I purchased my first Military vehicle, a 1944 Willys MB. Did I feel good. Well since that day Carole (now she like's jeeps) and I havn't stopped making use of the jeep, shows, events or just a drive out on a sunny day. I have been a keen IMPS member since day one of my membership, attending many events, helping to set up and run the War and Peace Show (and keep the Peace). I have been the Weald Area Secretary since 2004 and have seen the area grow in numbers with excellent support from my fellow IMPS members. I look forward to serving and enjoying IMPS and the hobby for many years to come.