The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and meet the 2026 Whitsunday Business Award winners will be held Thursday 19 November.
The AGM is open to all, and eligible members with voting rights.
At the AGM, you will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Hear updates on the Chamber’s operations, finances, and future direction.
✔️ Ask questions and share feedback on key priorities.
✔️ Vote on agenda items and contribute to shaping the Chamber’s year ahead.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to all, and eligible members have voting rights.
AGENDA
1. Accept minutes of 2025 Annual General Meeting
2. Receive President’s Report
3. Receive Treasurer’s Report
4. Receive and adopt the Auditor’s Report
5. Appoint auditor for 2025-26
6. Election of Office Bearers and Board members for 2026-27: The Chamber welcomes nominations for the Board which must be received in writing 14-days prior to the AGM (on or by 5 November 2026). Consideration may be given to late nominations.
The Board is seeking representatives particularly from the trades, accommodation, food and beverage, legal, and health sectors.
Under the Chamber’s Constitution s18(5) The Board shall have a maximum of ten (10) members of the association with a minimum of four (4).
Candidates will be listed in alphabetical order, with proposers and seconders named, when nominations are received.
PROXIES
If you are unable to attend the AGM and wish to vote, please complete the proxy form and return to it the Chamber via email by 5pm Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Event Details
What: Chamber Annual General Meeting
When: 7:30am-9am Thursday 19 November
Where: Airlie Beach, to be announced
Includes breakfast treats.
Registration
Members of Chamber, Weddings Whitsundays, Tourism Whitsundays and Cruise Ship Market vendors: Two free tickets, no code required.
Discounted tickets ($18.75) for members of our Association Partners:
- Bowen Chamber of Commerce
- Bowen Collinsville Enterprise
- Bowen Gumlu Growers Association
- Bowen Tourism & Business
- Creative Connections Whitsunday
- Isaac Business Chamber
- Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce
- Townsville Chamber of Commerce
- Whitsundays Charter Boat Industry Association
- Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre
Non-member ticket: $25