The association’s AGM was held yesterday, November 24, 2020 and in addition to the usual procedural necessities, a new executive committee elected by the membership. In a difficult year for the association and the industry it is good to acknowledge past service and new contributions. Stepping down this year were past-president, Craig Johnston, Jarred Finnigan, Matt Walsham and Dave Clark. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed by the executive committee following the AGM in appreciation of their service. Coming onto the committee are Andrew Muller, from Soundbay, Michelle Brown from Fine Music, Jeff Higgins from Encore Music Distributors and returning after a break, Dom Disisto of Holden Hill Music.
Michael Shade, GM at Yamaha was re-elected president for a second year, and Anthony Ursino, Macro Music and Graham Hoskins, Concept Music were re-elected Vice president and Treasurer respectively.
Also returning to the committee were Warrick Baker, Kawai, Andrew Collyer, Hal Leonard, Tony Burn from the Resource Corporation and Fender’s MD, Mark Amory.
The committee also discussed a couple of vacancies available, and has extended invitations to Phil Muffet of Jands and Michael Jago of Link Audio to fill these vacancies. These appointments will be made at the next meeting in January.
Gillian Erskine, Forte Music, Mat Taylor, Yamaha and Stefan Krcmarov, Piano Warehouse were appointed as ex-officios to work on our subcommittee for Traditional Instruments and Education. The other working committees will be appointed also in January.