The Durban branch held its 2012 AGM on 1 February where secretary, John de Castro, ensured that proceedings ran without a hitch at this well attended event. SAIMC president, Johan Maartens, gave a brief overview of the goals of the SAIMC for the year ahead; branch chairman, John Owen-Ellis, delivered his report on the branch activities of the past year and treasurer, Dean Trattles, reported on the financials.
Johan Maartens flanked by vice chairman Vinesh Maharaj (l) and John Owen-Ellis
For the second year, electronic voting took place in the weeks preceding the AGM and the new committee was duly announced. The new committee (front l to r): Kevin McElroy, Hennie Prinsloo (vice chairman), John Owen-Ellis (chairman), Dean Trattles (treasurer). (Back l to r): Rob Moxham (new member), Eddie Mohlmann, John de Castro (secretary), Jane van der Spuy, Howard Lister and Mark Calvert (new member)
Forthcoming attractions: Save this date! The Durban SAIMC golf day is due to be held on 1 June at the Amanzimtoti golf course. As soon as the details have been finalised we will publicise them, for queries in the mean time please e-mail Howard Lister on [email protected]
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