The 2023 Annual General Meeting of BEAM was held at Tallarook Mechanics Hall on 29 October, with more than 30 people attending.
Guest speaker Matt Shanks of Taungurung Land and Waters Council presented a thorough and fascinating talk.
Thanks to Phil Bourne for running proceedings as MC, Richard and Sandra for running the BBQ, and the Silverbeats for the music after the formal proceedings.
Peter Lockyer presented his final President's report before retiring from the position after 8 years! He was presented with a "bush bouquet" and a bottle of red for his troubles. Read Peter's President's Report here.
We thanked Life Member Irene Telford who stepped down as an ordinary committee member at the AGM.
The BEAM membership appointed Vanessa Malandrin as President, and welcomed new committee member AJ Zara-Girstuns.
The appointed committee at this year's AGM are:
President - Vanessa Malandrin
Vice President - vacant
Secretary - Georgia Webster
Treasurer - Peter Gaffney
Ordinary Members:
Paul Macgregor
Emily Buchanan
AJ Zara-Girstuns
Tim Budge
David Clarey
Marie Gerrard
Peter Lockyer
