DIVISION REPORT
New South Wales
Your council was able to have a Christmas catch up in a covid-safe fashion at the stunning “Bar at the end of the wharf”. L to R: James Smith, Grant Morris, Theresa Brown, Rachael Hurrell, Dave Hunt, Treacy Sheehan, Sam Pearlman and Gary Poslinsky. Missing: Peter Morgan, Balveen Saini, Arthur Tchetchenian and Kimberly Watts.
Presidents Report Despite 2021 being ‘another’ year of COVID lockdowns the NSW council continued to work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver several Face to Face and virtual events this year: z The economic/CCE Breakfast – was a great kickstart to the year (if you were an early bird!) z The YCP social night at Archie Brothers – a fantastic night of both networking and socialising – I personally hope this one returns! z “Technology in credit” seminar was held at the stunning ARMA office, where we heard from 4 great speakers sharing their knowledge and insights into various topics such as: digital onboarding using Facial biometrics, Bureau and non-traditional data and how having the right AR systems can assist with the E2E Credit management. z We had virtual coffee catchups with the Council members and sponsors over zoom. z We adapted to lock downs by moving both the YCP celebrations for both state and nationals to virtual awards nights. Again, my congratulations goes out to Oliver Berger from CBA for being the NSW Finalist. z Unfortunately we did have to postpone the 2021 WINC which was a massive shame given we were looking to have our largest number of registrations on record – but we are very much excited to see this event return in Feb 2022 (Fingers crossed!) z But we did end the year strong, with over 120+ members, CCE’s and sponsors attending the NSW Pinnacles awards night. It was so great to see so many new and familiar faces, all enjoying everyone’s company after such a long time. Congratulations to all of the amazing finalists and winners you are all so deserving!
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I would also like to thank everyone who attended for their overwhelming generosity, collectively we raised over $3,500 dollars for the AICM Education Foundation Scholarship program – these much-needed funds will go towards providing scholarships to the next generation of credit professionals. THANK-YOU! In addition to these great events, we saw strong membership growth throughout the calendar year and had 7 new CCEs pass their exams – I am looking forward to celebrating this tremendous accolade with you at the economic CCE breakfast in the new year. From a council perspective we are saddened to say farewell to Rachael Hurrell who has stepped down from council, we thank you for all your contributions over the past 3 years, we will surely miss the “bling” you brought to each event! This does leave an opening on council, if you are interested in joining, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or one of our council members to find out more. Finally, I would like to thank each and every one of the NSW council members, it is you who brings the energy, professionalism and high calibre (and content!) to each and every event. I am really looking forward to working with you all in the new year and I am especially excited for all of the events we have planned for next year... Bring on 2022!
Upcoming events Add a placeholder or register now: z WINC, 25 February z Economic/CCE Breakfast, 11 March z Social networking event, 24 March z Risk Seminar, 12 April – Theresa Brown MICM CCE NSW Division President
