FROM
THE CHAIR
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Dear members
Another challenging year draws to an eventful conclusion and we’re provided with another timely opportunity to look back at our successes and how we’re placed for the, no doubt, challenging year ahead.
Our quarterly event series continues to be a beacon of excellent learning and whilst we have not been able to enjoy the face to face social networking side of the events it has in my opinion brought the state branches closer together and created new connections.
The one thing I am looking forward to most in 2022 is the return of our National Conference! The Conference Committee have put together a fantastic line-up of speakers which will be released very soon. The mix of social and professional, the networking and the learning opportunities make the itSMF Australia Conference one of the best in the world. I for one cannot wait to reconnect with our members and sponsors in Brisbane in March.
I would like to extend my personal thanks to every committee member across all of the state and territory branches for your outstanding contributions in 2021 and I look forward to working closely with you over the next twelve months.
I would also like to thank the staff toiling away in the National Office. We run a tight ship and in fact are able to do so because of their commitment and professionalism. So to Sheryl, Alison, Michelle, Alan and Yvonne, please accept not just on my behalf, but on behalf of a grateful membership, our thanks and esteem.
I have also had the pleasure of working with a terrific Board this year and their stewardship of your association has been a credit to them. We are in a sound position and represent what a well-managed association should look like – thank you Janet, Troy, Murali, Feisar, Peter, Harry, Wilma, Brad and the recently retired Kathryn!
Finally I’d like to extend to all members and their families my best wishes for the coming festive season. I hope you all have a fabulous time with your families and loved ones, that you stay safe over the break and that you return to us in the new year refreshed and ready for the exciting times ahead.
Enjoy your Bulletin
Brendan Cullen
Chair, itSMF Australia