20 November 2020 | Tennis West

Following the Tennis West AGM held at Reabold Tennis Club on Thursday 29 October, Tennis West is pleased to announce that Ms Jan Truscott and Mr Collin Napier were elected to the Board by the Members (clubs).

Following the election, the Nominations Committee reviewed the skills gaps on the Board. This led to the appointment of Mr Gwyn Dolphin (casual vacancy – 1 year remaining on term) and Mr Rod Van (Board Appointment Director position – 2 year term).

As it stands, the Tennis West Board and position tenures are as follows:

President Ms Jan Truscott (3 years)
Vice President Mr Brett Patten (1 year)
Director Dr Pam Cresswell (2 years)
Director Mr Tony Cunningham (2 years)
Director Mr Gwyn Dolphin (casual vacancy 1 year)
Director Ms Kate McNamara (Board Appointed, 1 year)
Director Mr Colin Napier (3 years)
Director Mr Rod Van (Board Appointed, 2 years)

One Board Appointed Director position is remaining and the Board has issued an Expression of Interest, in line with its skills gap and with State Government mandate of gender equity on State Sporting Organisation Boards, for a female lawyer.

The Board wishes to thank and acknowledge the hard work and commitment of Mr Ian Meares who has served on the board for 6 years
The Board also wishes to acknowledge the commitment and influence of Ms Kirstie Davies who served on the Board for 18 months.

The Board and Staff would like to congratulate all successful candidates.

The minutes from the AGM will be distributed in the coming weeks.