Update on the Connecting Country committee

Posted on 13 May, 2016 by Connecting Country

Due to an impending move to NSW with her family, April Merrick has resigned from her role on the Connecting Country Committee of Management. April been a wonderful contributor to the Connecting Country Committee of Management since 2012, and as Treasurer for the past 2-3 years. As well as bringing a comprehensive knowledge of the NRM industry and the philanthropic world to the committee, she has also been the driving force for enhancements to our governance and financial management practices and policies. She has also provided good support for me and other staff in a range of financial and non-financial manners. On behalf of Connecting Country, thank you April, and all the very best for the northward move.

This also means that there is one vacant position as an ‘Ordinary’ committee member. If you are potentially interested in joining the committee, please feel free to contact me for more information (chris@connectingcountry.org.au or call 03 5472 1594) . As a minimum, it involves attending and contributing to monthly committee meetings. There are opportunities for committee members to become more involved in our other activities if they are interested and available. Connecting Country’s AGM is typically held in October each year, and so this could be an opportunity to join the committee now for a short period as a trial, and then reapply to join for the next year if you want. (NB: All committee positions are volunteer roles).

Chris Timewell
Director, Connecting Country
13 May 2016