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I.B.A. NEWS / IBA FIRST YEARS
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| The first years of I.B.A. The International Bartender's Association was officially founded during a meeting held at the Grand Hotel, Torquay, England, on February 24th, 1951.
The meeting was attended by the delegates of seven nations, namely:
W.J. Tarling (U.K.B.G.) United Kingdom
J. Londahl (D.B.L.) Denmark
A. Combettes (G.A.B.F.) France
T. Rijken (N.B.C.) Holland
A. Zola (A.I.B.E.S.) Italy
P. Melin (S.B.G.) Sweden
G. Sievi (S.B.U.) Switzerland
Thirteen other persons also attended as representatives, observers or in an advisory capacity.
Just a short moment before a far-reaching determination
Around the table, from left to right:
Mr. P. Melin, Sweden
Mr. J. Londahl, Denmark
Mr. G. Sievi, Switserland
Mr. A. Combettes,France
Mr. Th. Rijken, Holland
Mr. A. Zola, Italy
Centre front, left:
Mr. W.Tarling, Gr.Britain First IBA-President
Mr. H. Roberts,Gr.Britain General Secretary
Thanks to the co-operation of all present the meeting was successful and led to the official foundation of the I.B.A.
Mr W.J. Tarling, Mr J.P. Finney and MR H.W. Roberts (all U.K.B.G.) were
appointed President, Treasurer and Secretary respectively of the new
Association. Everybody present expressed the hope that the association
would expand its membership and activities in the future.
It’s obvious the Inaugural Meeting has been successful
A second meeting was planned for London in 1952 but so few delegates
were able to attend that this meeting was cancelled, however O.B.C.
(Norway) was accepted as a member in this year by the written consent
of all I.B.A. members.
The second I.B.A. meeting was held at the Royal Danielli Hotel, Venice
in 1953 and at this meeting an application from D.B.U. (Germany) to
become a member was successful. Since this time a meeting has been held
every year without fail.
The third I.B.A. meeting was held in Laren, Holland in 1954. At this
meeting the delegates agreed to hold the first ever "International
Cocktail Competition" at the next meeting planned for Amsterdam,
Holland. This took place as agreed and was won by Mr Guiseppe Neri
(A.I.B.E.S.) with his cocktail "Conca d'oro".
The I.B.A. groupe during the 1955 Meeting in Holland
1971 there were 24 and by 1981 there were 29, by 1991 32 member
countries were enrolled and in this year 2001 the I.B.A. boasts 45
member countries. Many more countries have applied for membership and
as soon as these countries can meet current regulations they will be
admitted. It is doubtful that in 1951 the founding members ever
envisaged that the I.B.A. would expand to such numbers within 50 years.
In order to administer all these countries it has been necessary to
appoint 4 Vice Presidents, one for each of Europe, The Far East, North
America and South America.
The I.B.A. was exclusively for male bartenders until 1975 when the
decision was made to admit female bartenders in accordance with the
individual associations rules and regulations.
THE PRESIDENCY
The Presidency of the I.B.A. and indeed of all I.B.A. officials is an
honorary one, no salary or fees are paid to any I.B.A. officials. The
President and officials of the I.B.A. hold office for 3 years and all
resigning officers are eligible for re-election.
Elections are held by secret ballot, with each member country having
one vote no matter how many members any particular association may
have. Elections are always held during the I.B.A. meeting and any newly
elected officials take office as soon as the congress meeting is
finished.
Since it's foundation the I.B.A. has had the following Presidents:
Mr W.J. Tarling and Mr G.A. Baker until the end of the U.K.B.G. mandate.
Mr G. Sievi (S.B.U.)
Mr P. Grandi and Mr A. Zola until the end of A.I.B.E.S. mandate.
Mr A. Zola (A.I.B.E.S.)
Mr K. Soerensen (D.B.L.)
Mr A. Zola and Mr S. Preti until the end of the A.I.B.E.S. mandate
Mr S. Preti (A.I.B.E.S.)
Mr M. Bigot (A.B.F.)
Mr U. Caselli (A.I.B.E.S.)
Mr J.G. van Hagen (N.B.C.)
Mr U. Caselli (A.I.B.E.S.)
FINANCES
The financing has always been by member associations contributions,
however the I.B.A. now has a category for liquor producing companies
who contribute considerable amounts to I.B.A. funds in exchange for
certain benefits. These companies are known as Associated
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