BVH 2024 Annual General Meeting
Present BVH Board Members, joined by City of Victor Harbor Mayor Moira Jenkins.
L-R Sang Dinh, Michael Schubert, Mark McLaren, Moira Jenkins, Michael May, Colin Shearing, Gavin Daniell, Babara Vermeulen, Kirsten Pitman, Richard Foggo and Steve Chapman.
Business Victor Harbor held it’s Annual GeneralMeeting on Tuesday September 24, 2024 at the beautiful McCracken Resort –during which there were some changes to the Board of Directors.
Secretary Tim Donlan announced his resignation from the Board, but expressed interest in nominating again at a future date. Former Chairof BVH, Michael Schubert, accepted the Secretary role. CurrentChair of BVH, Gavin Daniell, Deputy Chair Kirsten Pitman and Treasurer Mark McLarenwere all re-nominated and accepted to stay on in their roles on the Board.
With the resignation of Tim Donlanand one vacant position on the twelve-person Board, the two new nominationsreceived for this year’s AGM were unanimously passed – with Steve Chapman ofVictor Harbor Motor Co and Michael May of Origin Energy joining the BVH Boardfor 2024/25.
“While sad to see Tim go, we are excited at the two new additionsto our Board,” said BVH Executive Officer, Colin Shearing. “Steve and Michaelbring further diversification in backgrounds to the mix – which already has awide variety of local business owners volunteering their time and expertise toour Members and to the wider Fleurieu business community. We certainly areexcited to grow our Chamber with these two new additions!”
With Business Victor Harbor’s recently launched StrategicPlan, and the announcement of three years’ continued funding from the City ofVictor Harbor, the future looks bright for the organisation. “It is a veryexciting time for us as Victor Harbor & regioncontinues to change and develop,” added GavinDaniell. “I truly feel we have a strong, close knit Board of Directors who canachieve our plans for the organisation, asoutlined in our Strategic Plan 2024/2027. Weview Victor Harbor as the heart of the Fleurieu and will continue to push forchange that benefits our local businesses and residents.”