LVML Presidents Lunch

From humble beginnings in 1966 with just a handful of members gathering together under the name of the Landscape Contractors Association Victoria, the peak industry body now known as Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers has been led by a variety of volunteer Presidents.

The one thing they have all had in common is the desire to see their industry flourish.

Despite the passage of time since they may have led the Association, their passion for the job and the joy derived from their careers was still evident as eleven past Presidents joined current President Andrew Grasby at a luncheon where stories from across the decades were shared.

The one piece of advice every single President would offer to Members is to get involved at every opportunity. The support, advice and friendships each of them has taken with them are life-changing and life-long. It was a privilege to get an insight into the history of the Association and understand the work this inspirational group have undertaken to allow the Association to become what it is today.

Megan Flower

Back row:

Andrew Grasby (2020-present) Hamish Mitchell (2010-2012 Andrew Bright ((2004-2006) Colleen Stromei (CFO) Bruce Winstanley (2000-2002) Brian Rankin (1999-2000, 2002-2004) Vaughn Greenhill (2016-2017) Megan Flower (CEO) Paul Hamilton (2012-2016) Tom Fagan(1998-1999)

Front row:

John van der Linde (1989-1996) Max Thomas (1984-1988) Daryl Tomlins (1977-1980) Georgia Harper (2017-2020)

A selection of old Landscaping Victoria brochures and magazines dating back through the years.

Brian Rankin & Paul Hamilton

Bruce Winstanley, Paul Hamilton & Vaughan Greenhill

Peter Herrington (absent at lunch) sent his regards to the group. Peter was President from 1976-1977.

Daryl Tomlins, Andrew Grasby and Max Thomas

Hamish Mitchell & Max Thomas

John van der Linde & Daryl Tomlins

Georgia Harper & Vaughan Greenhill

Georgia Harper & Andrew Grasby

Max Thomas, Daryl Tomlins & John van der Linde

Andrew Hamilton & Andrew Grasby