Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Chamber networking event will be held 7:30am-9:00am Thursday 13 November at Filby’s Motors, Proserpine.

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.

The event will also feature guest speaker Paul Hanlon, Council’s Manager of Investment Attraction and Growth, who will provide an update on Council’s Economic Development Strategy.

Plus, enjoy a fun speed networking session, giving everyone the chance to share their business news, insights, and plans for 2026.

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AGENDA

1. Accept minutes of 2024 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 2024-25

6. Election of Office Bearers and Board members for 2024-25: The Chamber welcomes nominations for the Board which must be received in writing 14-days prior to the AGM (on or by 30 October 2024). 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:

NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT

1. Allan Milostic (LiveLife Pharmacy) proposed by Jannah Baker and seconded by Megan Taylor.

NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT

2. Jannah Baker (Scallywag Fabrication) proposed by Asher Telford and seconded by Megan Taylor.

NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY

3. Megan Taylor (Kapow Interactive) proposed by Asher Telford and seconded by Jannah Baker.

NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER

4. Fiona Erquiaga (Smooth Sailing Finance Consulting) proposed by Megan Taylor and seconded by Asher Telford.

NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD

5. Anthony Nobilia (Airlie Beach Executive Services) proposed by Jannah Baker and seconded by Julia Evans.

6. Asher Telford (Sealink Whitsundays and Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association) proposed by Julia Evans and seconded by Cait Fleming.

7. Doug O’Connor (Option Insurance Brokers) proposed by Fiona Erquiaga and seconded by Jannah Baker.

8. Emily Harvey (Filby’s Motors) proposed by Jannah Baker and seconded by Julia Evans.

9. Giulian Grasso (Whitsunday Law) proposed by Kellee Fogg and Fiona Erquiaga.

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 Thursday 6 November 2025.