Executive News

Recent Executive Developments

The latest from our Executive committee

COVID-19 has really thrown a screwdriver into all our 2020 plans, and the band has been no exception. But, our Executive committee has continued to meet and propel our bands ever onwards.

Currently, the committee is working on a COVID-19 plan so that we can begin rehearsing again in 2021. And, the committee has planned an outdoor rehearsal. Originally planned for Saturday, December 5 the committee has yet to hear from council so they have rescheduled the rehearsal for either Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13. Pending council approval, this rehearsal will kick off from 3pm at the Beecroft Village Green. All members are welcome to come along for two hours of catching up and music making. Be sure to pencil it into your diaries and keep an eye out for announcements confirming the details and sharing links to print the music we 'll be playing.

Alongside talk of future rehearsals, the committee plans to revitalise the policies that govern how the Golden Kangaroos functions and what is expected of members. While this is still in development, you can expect to see some updates in the coming months.

At the committee's most recent meeting on Thursday, November 19, the committee also decided to launch a Marketing sub-committee. This team of marketing savants will be the driving force behind the band' s marketing and advertising strategy, so expect some exciting things from them. In fact, you can find out what they've been up to already just over the page.

Speaking of Marketing, the Executive committee is still on the lookout for the next Marketing Director! This role would involve:

Chairing the Marketing sub-committee

Coordinating marketing, advertising, and social media efforts in-line with our current policies

Assisting sub-committee members in performing their duties

Reporting back to the Executive committee and attending their monthly meetings

If you (or someone you know) is interested, send an email expressing your interest to Carreen Botha at secretary@goldenkangaroos.org.au.

President: Ervin Tankiang (Alto sax, Senior/Explorer Band)

Vice President: Matt O'Rourke (Trumpet, Senior Band)

Treasurer: John Alexander

Secretary: Carreen Botha (Tenor sax, Senior/Explorer Band)

Programme Director: Marnie Holmes (Tuba, Senior/Explorer Band)

Welfare Director: Alex Lynch (Trombone, Senior/Stage Band)

Logistics Director: John Paterson (Trombone, Senior/Stage/Explorer Band)

Senior Band Manager: David McNaught (tuba, Senior Band)

Stage Band Manager: John Paterson (trombone, Senior/Explorer/Stage Band)

Explorer Band Manager: Susan Albertini (flute, Explorer)

Discovery Band Manager: John Bjoltes (Alto sax, Discovery Band)

Marching Band Manager: Caroline Deane (flute, Senior Band)

Congratulations to our new and continuing committee members, and thanks to our outgoing members.

So, if you've got any questions or queries for our Executive committee, don't be shy and send them an email (or give them a wave at rehearsal).