Four candidates have been nominated to fill two seats on the QLD Division Council.

Voting is now open and, in accordance with the Australian Institute of Company Directors By-Laws, will remain open until 5.00pm AEST on Monday, 9 September 2019. The date of the Election is Tuesday, 10 September 2019.

Please contact the QLD office (07) 3222 5500 if you are a member of the AICD and have not yet received details on how to vote.

The Queensland Council

The Queensland Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a Queensland Council to assist in guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves all membership applications and subsequent upgrades of membership

The Role of the Council

The role of the Council is defined in Article 9.3 of our Constitution. To give effect to that role, the objectives of the Councils are:

A. To provide advice to the Australian Institute of Company Directors Board and CEO on:

i) Policy matters affecting the role of directors
ii) Australian Institute of Company Directors membership matters
iii) The strategy and policies of the Australian Institute of Company Directors itself and management issues that may arise from time to time.

B. To administer the membership of the Division, approving new members and upgrades.

C. To represent the views and aspirations of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in the Division’s territory and to develop relationships with leaders in directorship, regulation and politics who reside or are active in the territory.

D. To support the Division Manager with regard to:
i) Events
ii) Member service, member recruitment and retention and member grade matters
iii) The general conduct of the Division, including Director and Board Development programs

Council Members

Current members of the Queensland Council are:

• Ms Bronwyn Morris FAICD (President)
• Dr Sally Pitkin FAICD
• Ms Annabelle Chaplain FAICD
• Ms Anne Cross FAICD
• Mr Grant Murdoch FAICD
• Ms Teresa Handicott FAICD
• Mr Paul Woosley MAICD
• Mr Luckbir Singh GAICD
• Mr Greg Tanzer GAICD

Council Procedures

A Council consists of at least five and not more than ten members elected by the members of the Division. Each Council elects a President who serves for a period of up to three years at the discretion of the Council. Each Council also appoints one of its members, usually the Division President, to the Australian Institute of Company Directors board for a period of up to three years.

One third of Council members retire each year, although a retiring member may be eligible for re-election. The maximum time a Council member may serve is nine years, or three terms if less.

For more information on the role of the Council and it’s directive please view the Australian Institute of Company Directors by-laws

Postal Address:
GPO Box 73
Brisbane QLD 4001

The Queensland Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a dedicated team of staff to assist with any queries and requests for information. As a member you will be assigned your personal Member & Directors Executive to provide membership support.

Please find our staff members and contact details below:

State Manager

• Melanie Mayne-Wilson GAICD - State Manager
• Donna Cameron AAICD - Office Services Coordinator

QLD Member Relations Team

• Michelle Roennfeldt MAICD - Manager, Member & Directors (Sales & Engagement)
• Sonia Matthews AAICD – Manager, Members & Directors (Membership & BCML)
• Anna Drummond AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Engagement)
• Prue Fleming GAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Sales)
• Jeremy Walker AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Sales)
• Brooke Carter AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Engagement)
• David Klauze AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Engagement)
• Joanna Thompson - Member & Client Support Coordinator

QLD Programs Team

• Helen Johannsen AAICD – Manager, Member & Directors Manager (Programs)
• Christina Fenton GAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Education)
• Kerri Giesemann GAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Education)
• Melanie Leach AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Events)
• Jess Will AAICD - Members & Directors Executive (Events)
• Carla Meusburger AAICD - Members & Directors Coordinator (Programs)
• Scott Dickson AAICD - Members & Directors Co-ordinator (Programs & Membership)

Advisory

• Matthew Smithers GAICD - Market Leader, Government 
• Bree Larose - Program Executive
• Ben Hanslip AAICD - Account Manager, Advisory

Business Centre & Member Lounge

• Tracey Lawrence - Business Centre & Member Lounge Executive 

Contact Details

Address Level 9
123 Eagle Street
BRISBANE QLD
4000 Australia

Postal address
GPO Box 73
Brisbane QLD 4000
Email: qld@aicd.com.au
Phone: (07) 3222 5500
Facsimile: (07) 3222 5522

2020 Brisbane Director Nexus Scholarship

Applications are now opened for the 2020 Brisbane Director Nexus Scholarship, and we are pleased to offer two full scholarships, valued at $1,890 each.

To qualify for this scholarship you must be a Queensland AICD member in any of the following categories, who holds a director position or has experience as a non-executive director on one or more formally established boards.

• Non-for-Profit
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organisations
• Start-up or Young Entrepreneur

The program includes 10 two-hour group meetings over 12 months, beginning in February 2020 at AICD’s Brisbane office.

Director Nexus provides collegiate support from a small, exclusive group of peers within a highly interactive environment. Together, you will seek perspectives, share opinions and gain practical guidance on boardroom issues, while enhancing your professional development as a director.

To apply please submit your resumé, along with a cover letter outlining how this program will benefit you, in your director role/s and how you will be able share thoughts and experiences on emerging issues with your peer group. Please submit your application to qldmembershipteam@aicd.com.au or phone 07 3222 5500 by 18 October 2019.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors Queensland Division's presence in regional centres continues to grow. There are over 1,900 members distributed across the following regions:

• Gold Coast
• Toowoomba
• Sunshine Coast
• Mackay
• Central Queensland
• Townsville
• Cairns

We recognise the importance of supporting regional directors and members with a focus on delivering events and education courses locally and understanding local needs and issues through our Regional Committees.

We invite you to explore the benefits of membership with us and learn more about our focus in your region.

Gold Coast

• Liam Crawley FAICD (Chair)
• Christine Lohman FAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Ian Pritchard FAICD
• Chris Hogan MAICD
• Jeff Frazer MAICD
• Keitha Dunstan GAICD
• Stephen Roberts FAICD
• Kimberley Pierce MACD

Central Queensland

• Marni McGrath GAICD (Chair)
• Bradford Beasley MAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Peter Milne MAICD
• Stephen Nicholls GAICD
• Bron Christensen GAICD
• Rowen Winsor GAICD
• Karen Schulz GAICD

 Sunshine Coast

• Amanda Yeates MAICD (Chair)
• Brenda Jamnik MAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Paul Frederiks FAICD
• Barbara Van Heerden GAICD
• Wayne Jenvey GAICD
• Professor Birgit Lohmann GAICD
• Timothy Spence Thomas GAICD

 Toowoomba

• Julie Cotter GAICD (Chair)
• Ivan Walls GAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Shane Charles MAICD
• Ann Houston GAICD
• Jeremy Callachor GAICD
• Bryce Camm GAICD
• Amanda Tolson GAICD
• John Minz FAICD

Cairns

• Professor Paul Gadek FAICD (Chair)
• Victoria Cuda GAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Gail Rogers MAICD
• David Williams GAICD
• Stephen Olle GAICD
• Robin Giason MAICD
• Peter Faulkner GAICD
• John Hayward GAICD
• Julie Duncan GAICD

 Townsville

• Raneir Melick GAICD (Chair)
• Patricia O'Callaghan MAICD (Deputy Chair)
• Kevin Arlett FAICD
• Ian Conrad MAICD
• Amy Cooper GAICD
• Miranda Hamilton GAICD
• Karen Read GAICD
• Mrs Jane Nant GAICD

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