On Sunday June 24th,OGAE France held its annual board meeting in Paris and completely renewed the board. After 2 years of flawless work, Alex (the President), Patrice (the Treasurer) and Alain (the Secretary) decided to stop their activities. However they of course remain members of the French club.

Elections took place which resulted in a new board. Mathieu Kroon was elected the new President of Ogae-France. Mathieu is a young (22) and dynamic person with a very European background (he has origins from the Netherlands, Germany and Spain!). Jean-Louis Camet was appointed as the new treasurer and Francis Soghomonian as the new secretary.

The magazine of the French club (Cocoricovision) was also subject to changes. After 5 years of brilliant work, Alex Rouffignac decided to stop his work and Ethan Marchand is now the chief editor.

OGAE France hold several events during the year for their members. Thelargest are in November and April, each with guest appearances and a special theme.To join OGAE France, or for more information, email [email protected].