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In 2016, over 350
representatives came from
every Australian state and
territory, New Zealand,
Fiji and even Mauritius!
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all the positive feedback and honest
Leadership
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criticism of what can be improved. Thank you Alan!
ogram that delivered
A final shout out to a couple
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to AfMA.
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President and
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packed
full to our underway
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kudos.
in working
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ns and delivering
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fleet” into YouTube directly. Secondly we
want to thank the retiring Alan Reed who
has provided immeasurable support to our
association over a variety of years in various
committee and board positions.
Please don’t forget to check out the latest fleet
news at afma.org.au and to stay in touch with
the AfMA Office by contacting us on 03 9866
6056, via email at [email protected] or giving
me a call on 0499 475 959.
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