Drew Buchanan MBE awarded by her Majesty the Queen in October 2009 for services to the BB in Northern Ireland. Drew has over 60 years experience in Boys' Brigade.Drew joined the Robins1962 in the 108th Belfast Company where he progressed through the ranks obtaining the BB highest award the Queen's Badge in 1975.In 1978 he formed and captained the 1st Brookeborough Company before he joined the 1st Armagh Company as a Lieutenant 1982.In 1984 Drew joined 4th Carrickfergus Company as Captain and in 1992 formed the 8th Carrickfergus.He was Captain of 8th Carrickfergus Company from formation in 1992 until May 2013. Drew built this company into a very strong team with 133 boys and 24 leaders. Drew was appointed Battalion President in April 2009 He is also Battalion treasurer.He has served on Northern Ireland District Executive and the NI Regional Committee.Drew was lead fundraiser for Newport, the new Headquarters, Training, Conference and Residential Centre.In January 2018 Drew was appointed a Director/ Trustee of the BBUK.Outside of Boys' Brigade work Drew has over 30 years experience in the public sector and has negotiating skill, committee and training experience as well as financial experience.He was a founding member of a Credit Union.Drew and has been Church Treasurer for the last 11 years and is responsible for PAYE, Charity Commission and pension regulations.Drew is former chairman the Boys' Brigade UK&ROI Executive / Trustees board and has experience with the Finance and governance committees.Founder and chair of BB EAB Heritage Society, charity registered with CCNI 109602