South Australia

1989-90 – Division Council.

1990 – Guests in colonial themed costumes at the National Conference.

1990 – Questions from the floor at the National Conference.

President’s Report Having weathered the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to see that South Australia appears to be coming out on the other side of these difficult times.

With more workplaces returning to work in-office, it appears as though the credit industry may be busier than ever in the upcoming months.

Accordingly, it is pleasing that so many members have taken the initiative to reap the benefits of the online workshops that the AICM has offered during the isolation period.

Namely, I have heard glowing reviews from members who attended Linda Murray’s leadership workshop, from the Athena Leadership Academy.

Future and current credit leaders were provided with useful tools relating to resilience, stress management and team building. We look forward to future partnership with the Athena Leadership Academy.

1990 – Guests at the National Conference cocktail party in colonial theme.

The South Australian participation in the webinars has been terrific. A special thanks to Trevor Goodwin and Gail Growder for their valuable contributions to the workshops.

In these turbulent political times, we in the SA Division are grateful for the positive steps that we have seen towards re-building our vibrant community from the AFL season opening, the allowance for regional travel and the re-opening of our bars and restaurants.

I hope to see everyone supporting our local businesses to help them get back on their feet, and look forward to hopefully, when safety permits, our next AICM face-to-face event.

Due to my growing family commitments, this will be my last report as SA Division President. I welcome the incoming SA President to oversee the next exciting era with the economy reopening at last. – Nick Cooper MICM SA Division President

1990 – Guests at the National Conference dinner.

1990 – SA Council at a colonial themed cocktail party at the National Conference.

In light of the upcoming changes the AICM faces with respect to this year’s National Conference following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is fitting to take a walk down memory lane, and reflect upon a simpler time.

The AICM’S National Conference was held in Adelaide in 1990, and by the looks of the photos, SA’s claim to being the “Festival State” is rather fitting.

The SA Division’s former president, Shelia Witcomb, provided a glowing review of the conference in this magazine’s 1990 edition.

Furthermore, Ms Witcomb refers to the “turbulent economic times” (evidently referring to the impending recession), which is clearly paralleled in these current times.

An important note to draw from this comparison, is that the recession eventually subsided, just as this too shall pass. In any event, even in the face of economic turmoil, it is clear that members had a fun and informative time at the conference.

We are fortunate that technology has allowed this year’s National Conference to proceed in a safe and responsible manner to facilitate the safety of our valued members.

Though we may not be soaking up the sunshine at the Gold Coast like at last year’s National Conference, we can look forward to celebrating our resilience in the face of the adversity with our friends and colleagues

1990 – Questions from the floor at the National Conference held in Adelaide.

Reminiscing

when time permits.

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