CAPRICORN WISHES YOU
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Welcome to the final Ignition for 2017. all of those involved in making these
It has certainly been a very successful events the success that they are.
year for Capricorn as we continue to Capricorn Chairman, Russell Becker,
grow and strengthen as a cooperative. provides us with a summary from
This edition of Ignition is a Holiday the 2017 Capricorn Annual General
Edition which will span both December Meeting which can be found on page
2017 and January 2018. As a result, 9.
this combined issue is packed with Also keep an eye out for two exciting
more features and articles which I am campaigns launching in 2018, being
sure you will enjoy. Rediscover Capricorn and Capricorn
Over the past few months I have Rising Stars. More details will be
had the pleasure of joining Capricorn released in the New Year.
Members and Preferred Suppliers at In addition to our regular features,
our annual Gala Dinner & Tradeshow this Holiday Edition of Ignition includes
events in Australia and New Zealand. relevant articles for your holiday
It was fantastic to see firsthand how reading.
popular these events have become
and it was a real pleasure to have the
opportunity to interact with Capricorn
Members face-to-face. Thank you to
Finally, I would like to take the
opportunity to wish you a very Merry
Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
- Greg Wall, Group CEO
New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory
Director Election
Thank you to all our New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Members who voted in the recent
Capricorn Director election.
Mr Russell Becker was re-elected by Members to serve another four year term. The vote count was Russell
Becker with 94 votes, Michael Killen with 43 votes, Mitchell Barker with 39 votes, David Marston with 37
votes and Stephen Mott with 14 votes.
Congratulations to Russell, who brings a range of skills and experience as a Director that will benefit the
Board and Capricorn.
A special thank you to Michael, Mitchell, David and Stephen for standing as candidates. The vibrancy of
Capricorn involves Members such as these who are willing to step forward in support of their cooperative,
and the process was stronger for their involvement. Thank you to all Members who voted.
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