Phil presented Valerio Corniani’s third Chair’s Report, touching on some of the highlights of 2020, which included nine joint technical meetings with the IMarEST (NSW–ACT Branch), with attendances varying between 17 for Michael Uberti’s presentation on Domestic Commercial Vessel Survey in Australia, and 59 for Jim Galanos’ presentation on Corrosion and Mitigation. SMIX Bash 2020 was successful and was attended by 200, including a number of national and international guests.
Adrian Broadbent presented the Treasurer’s Report. The EA venue at Chatswood had, as usual, been our major cost for the year. However, with a close watch on the outgoings, we had managed to operate within our budget, we had a total of $1493 in the Section account at 31 December 2019, and the 2019 accounts have been audited. SMIX Bash is funded separately through the Social account and, despite a modest loss for SMIX Bash 2019, projections are for a sufficient balance to enable preliminary arrangements for SMIX Bash 2020.
There are two changes to the NSW Committee for 2020. Nominations were received from Belinda Tayler and Molly McManus, and both were elected to the committee. As a result, the committee for 2020 is as follows:
Chair Valerio Corniani
Deputy Chair Phil Helmore
Treasurer Adrian Broadbent
Secretary Jason Steward
AD Council Nominee Adrian Broadbent
Auditor David Wong
TM Program Coordinator Phil Helmore
Members Craig Boulton
John Butler
Molly McManus
Belinda Tayler
Alan Taylor
Rob Tulk
The NSW Section is also represented on the Australian Division Council by Craig Boulton as Treasurer.
