VNPA council
Structure of the VNPA
The VNPA is an incorporated association with membership open to all like-minded people. VNPA is governed by an Annual General Meeting elected volunteer Council or board which includes a President, two Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and up to nine councillors. A small number of councillors are appointed each year due to their specialist expertise.
Council establishes policy guidelines, approves annual budgets and undertakes strategic planning for the association (see VNPA 2020). The Council also appoints the Executive Director and approves an annual organisational work plan which provides a clear statement of the VNPA's direction and priorities for the following twelve months. Council is also supported by a number of active sub-committees which harness the enthusiasm of members and staff on key areas.
Sub - committee’s include:
- Finance Committee
- Governance, Legal & Policy Committee
- Conservation and Campaigns Committee
- Marketing & Fundraising Committee
- Bush Walking & Activities Group (BWAG)
- Excursions Group
- Education and Events Committee
The VNPA welcomes member involvement in the life of the association. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Executive Director, via the office on 9347 5188 or vnpa@vnpa.org.au
Council Members
Russell Costello
President - Elected 2012
(Councillor - Elected 2009)
Maelor Himbury
Vice-President - Elected 2006
(Councillor - Elected 2012)
Charles Street
Secretary - Elected 2006
Gary Allan
Treasurer - Elected 2012
Anne Birrell
Councillor - Seconded 2011
Russell Bowey
Councillor - Elected 2011
Andrew Dodd
Councillor - Elected 2012 (Co-opted 2011)
Deborah Henry
Councillor - Elected 2012
Kyle Matheson
Councillor - Elected 2008
Heather Macauley
Councillor - Elected 2012
Euan Moore
Councillor - Elected 2010
Libby Smith
Councillor - Elected 2006
Retiring Councillors at 2012 AGM
Fred Gerardson
President - Elected 2006
Ann Buik
Councillor - Elected 2007
John Renowden
Councillor - Elected 2006