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AGM 2003
Held 15th April 7.15pm in Hamilton
Chairman of Many Years Stands Down: After
many years leading the activities of WBS Paul Evans McLeod stood
down as Chairman & President. Paul has presided over
much of the history of this remarkable little group that continues
to achieve results out of all proportion to their size.
Citing personal changes in his own life and the desire to make
room for others to participate in this manner, Paul expressed
appreciation to the team that have assisted him so ably over the
past and anticipated continuing progress and achievements as WBS
moves forward into the future. Mr McLeod remains a member of
the Board without portfolio.
New Chairwoman For WBS: Appointed
unanimously by the Board of WBS, Julie Hooper, accepted the
position of Chairman/President for the new term 2003/2004.
No stranger to the activities of WBS Julie is also a long time
active supporter of the work of burn support in the Waikato.
Having served extensively on the Board she brings a wealth of
experience to the role and looks forward to continuing the emphasis
of preventative education and support for survivors characterised
by WBS over many years.
Other members appointed for the 2003 - 2004 term
were:
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Dianne Beanland: Secretary
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Pam Beehan: Treasurer
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Trish Ball: Member & Field Officer
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Christine Wilson: Member & Hospital Liaison
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Robyn Smith: Member
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Paul Evans-McLeod: Member
Appointment of Patrons: Patrick
J. Beehan, M. B. Ch B., (Eng) F. R. C. S., Peter Widdowson,
M. B. Ch B (Otago) F. R. A. C. S., Sir Ros Jansen, L. L. B.
Hon. D (Waikato.) were gratefully reappointed as patrons of WBS
for another term.
Appointment of Auditor: Douglas Hawkins of
Willoughby Hawkins, Chartered Accountants, Hamilton was appointed
Auditor for 2003 - 2004 term.
New Education Officer:
We also had the opportunity to meet our new Education Officer, Colleen
Caldwell who has the responsibility of calling on schools
throughout the region and presenting the burn prevention message
to children, teachers and, where possible, parents. |