As part of the MAV's ongoing strategic planning process, Council reviews the MAV committee structure at the beginning of each Council term. This year, the following committees will support the Council of MAV. Membership involvement is encouraged. If you would like to become involved please contact the President, Michael O'Connor.
Each of the committees has dedicated members delivering high-quality services for the Association and without the tireless support of the voluntary workers there would be no Association!
The responsibilities of Committees include:
- Overseeing the Portfolio area for Council
- In conjunction with the CEO, developing for Council any policy recommendations in the Portfolio area
- Providing MAV staff with support and direction for the Portfolio area.
- Financial planning and advice for the portfolio area.
Executive
Meet 6 times per year.
Members: Michael O’Connor, President, Michaela Epstein, Immediate Past President, Kate Copping, Vice President, Juan Ospina Leon, Chair of Finance Committee, Trish Jelbart
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Finance Committee
Convener: Juan Ospina Leon, Chair of the Finance Committee
Members: Daniel Craine (Independent finance expert), Dan Cloney
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Professional Learning
Currently meets each term.
Convener: Peter Karakoussis
Members: James Mott, Elizabeth Burns, Duncan Symons, Kerryn Driscoll, Johnson Alagappan
Executive officer: Helen Haralambous
Publications
Meet quarterly, regular e-mail discussions.
Convener: (Vacant)
Members: June Penney, Terence Mills
Editors of Journals (Prime Number: James Russo, and Vinculum: Roger Walter) and Louise Gray of Stitch Marketing also attend this committee.
Executive officer: Ellen Corovic
Conference
Meets regularly throughout the year. Supports selection of keynotes, speakers and review of abstracts.
Convener: Ann Downton
Members: Trish Jelbart, Max Stephens, Kate Copping, Thomas Moore, Leicha Bragg, Danijela Draskovic, Peter Saffin
Executive officer: Jacqui Diamond
Student Activities
Occasional face to face meetings, regular e-mail discussions.
Convener: Clare Delaney
Members: Jane Lockwood, Janeane Anderson, Kylie Slaney, Allason McNamara, Lauren Newton, Mark Gleeson, Kelly Gallivan, June Penney, Andrew Nordhoff
Executive officer: Jennifer Bowden
Life Membership Nominations
Convener: Allason McNamara
Members: David Tout, Max Stephens, Ann Downton
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Membership, Marketing, and Communications
Meets quarterly in support of various initiatives.
Convener: Kylie Slaney
Members: Peter Karakoussis, Michael O’Connor, Michaela Epstein, Kate Copping, Christiana David, Jim Spithill
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
