The Women's Network Hunter NSW was set up in 2005 by Vicki Woods and Bronwyn Ridgway in response to their experiences in running as Councillors in the Maitland City Council. In all, the Council ended up with two women, Vicki Woods (Independant) and Wendy White (Greens). None of the major parties managed to get women elected to positions on Maitland Council.
The concept of the Network was to attract women from all walks of life who clearly saw the need for an organisation which promoted women and encouraged them into decision making roles in public life, whether in elected government positions, or on boards and committees.
Vicki and Bronwyn were joined by Jenny Aitchison and the first meeting was held in November 2005 and since that time the Network has grown considerably with around 500 women on the mailing list.
The current Executive Committee are:
Jenny Aitchison (President) Click here for CV
Managing Director Northern Highland Travel
Vicki Woods (Secretary and Cofounder)
Managing Director Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie Click here for CV
Jann Gardner (Vice President & Membership Officer)
Local Managing Partner Sparke Helmore Newcastle Click here for CV
Michelle Hunter (Treasurer)
Accountant Farrow Wyatt
Glenda Briggs (Committee Member) Click here for CV
Hunter Region Resource Managagment Office
NSW Dept of Primary Industries
Olivia Collings (Committee Member) Click here for CV
Senior Reporter B&T Magazine
Jennie Wilkinson (Committee Member)
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