2011 Annual Regional Meetings

Yamatji Committee Deputy Chair Roy Belotti and Chair Peter Windie

The 2011 Annual Regional Meetings (ARMs) were held in Meekatharra on November 19 and South Hedland on November 26. All YMAC members were invited to attend to vote on a number of resolutions and to raise any questions about YMAC’s operations.

Unfortunately, a loss in the Meekatharra community meant that it was not possible for many members to attend the meeting on 19 November.

YMAC staff, Regional Committee members, and the members present at the meeting offered their sincere condolences to the family of the man who had recently passed away.

There were seven vacant positions on the Yamatji Regional Committee, and the following people were elected:

Gloria Fogarty

Victor Mourambine

Ron Simpson

Pam Mongoo

Paul Baron

Kathleen Musulin

Deceased Person

At a special Yamatji Regional Committee Meeting held immediately after the ARM, Paul Baron was re-elected to the vacant position on the Board of Directors.

Peter Windie and Roy Bellotti were re-elected unopposed as Chair and Deputy Chair respectively.

Sadly, since his election, one of the Yamatji Regional Committee members has passed away. The YMAC staff, Board and Committee members offer condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased.

The Pilbara ARM was well attended and accepted the Nyangumarta people’s decision to appoint Dianne Stewart as their representative on the Regional Committee, replacing David Wright. The Committee thanked Mr. Wright for his long service.