Johannesburg branch
March 2006
SAIMC
A new year with brand new challenges is already well underway. Our AGM was held later than usual as we felt that the 11 January 2006 was a little too early in the year to have a meeting. Some people did not start work again until 9 January 2006 and would not have been in the right mood for the serious stuff at that time. At this year's AGM the 2005 committee, with the exception of Vivian MacFadyen, was re-elected. In addition, Debbie Scott of What's New in Processing was elected as committee member.
All those involved re-affirmed their commitment, as a team, to the branch activities for this year. As mentioned, Vivian MacFadyen resigned, to take up a key position on the SAIMC Council. We all extend our thanks to him for his dedication and hard work in the past and wish him the best of luck in his new Council position. Hopefully we will see him back soon on the committee. The committee held their first meeting on Friday, 3 February, and assumed the positions indicated in the table below. Topics for branch meetings will be communicated soon. Presenters seeking the opportunity to educate our members on technology (new as well as basics) please contact Johan van Jaarsveldt.
Branch meetings will be held as usual at 18h00 for 18h30 on the second Wednesday of each month at the Rivonia Country Club in Achter Road, Rivonia, and all members and interested parties are invited to attend. Snacks and drinks are provided. Council has hijacked our March meeting with their AGM, but we still have a very interesting presentation planned for you in the evening. See you there on 8 March 2006.
We are once again planning some very interesting site visits, like the SAA Simulator, and more. Site visits, dates and venues will be communicated to everyone as soon as they are finalised. We will hold two golf days again this year. The first is planned for 19 May 2006 at the Kempton Park Golf Course.
You will receive your invitations soon. The whole branch is adamant that this will be the year of reckoning. We will compete for the Branch of the Year award like never before.
Jan van Wyk, Chairman, [email protected]
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