Our AGM, held on Thursday October 17 kicked off with the perfect opportunity to network and connect with refreshments and canapés thanks to the team at Maverick Bistro.
Official proceedings began with a quick hello from Santos who supported this event and a financial report from our Treasurer Jasmine Alloway.
An update from then President, Ben Hennessy of Hennessy Real Estate spoke to us of the origins of Chamber of Commerce (Founded in 1599 in France FYI). 425 years ago the first Chamber of Commerce formed which speaks to the longevity and need for the organisations worldwide.
Throughout the past 12 months our Chamber has contributed:
🎄 2023 Christmas Festival
🧒 Gunnedah Youth Expo
🩺 Gunnedah Health Connect Trivia Night
🏆 2024 Gala Business Awards
🚜 AqQuip Shop Local Campaign
📃 Gunnedah Beyond 2050 Strategy
👷♀️ Regional and Industrial Development Subcommittee
🗣️ 2024 Meet the Candidates
🧑💼 Small Business Month 2024
💼 Represented on 6 Gunnedah Shire Council working groups
🤝 8 x Chamber Connect Networking Events
We had the opportunity to thank those who served on the 23/24 committee and welcome those now serving on the 24/25 committee and also to hear from faces that were new to town, new to Chamber or new to an AGM with us.
Committee Updates:
President:
Again large thanks and gratitude to Ben who has moved into an Executive Advisor role from his 2 years serving as President.
Congratulations to CJ Baldry of Allied Partnerships Australia who has shifted from her Vice President role into the 24/25 President.
Vice President:
Welcome to new Vice President Marc Eisenhauer of Club Gunnedah
Treasurer:
Jasmine Alloway returns as Treasurer
Secretary and Marketing, Engagement and Events Manager:
Keira Gifford of Raw Confetti returns as Secretary and Marketing, Engagement and Events Manager
Executive Advisors
Lifetime Member Michael Broekman of Namoi Valley Bricks returns along with Paul O’Donnell of Slacksmith Partners as Executive Advisors.
General Committee:
General Committee is made up of:
Darren Swain and Jabin de Keizer of Whitehaven Coal
Bill Ashford
Glenn Many of Many Fabrication,
Cameron Moore of Harvey Norman
Renee Neale of Reverence Sourdough
Anthony Smith of Expressway Spares
Lauren Fitzgerald of Mannion Drilling
Dimitty Dawson of Namoi Valley Plumbing
Taylah Hudsn of Taylah Maree
For your viewing/reference:
AGM report is available here
View the full event photo gallery thanks to our Partner Photographer Taylah Maree
Meeting minutes to come soon
Again thank you to all involved and we look forward to the coming 12 months!
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