1 Annual Report 2013 - 2014

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QHVSG Team Board of Management 2013- 2014 Valued Staff President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board Members • Tracy Johnston • Helen Wallace • Scott Furlong Debbie Lawler Vacant Geoff Sheldon Marie Newell General Manager Ross Thompson Senior Family Support Coordinator Paula Starmer Family Support Coordinators Berni Palings Soraya Seklaoui Elaine Henderson Ellie Kelly Ann Robb (Resigned) Finance Officer Robin Christmas Volunteer Coordinator/Administration Leanne Murfitt Subcommittees Legislative and Law Review: QHVSG participates in legislative evaluation and reform by working to improve circumstances for victims of homicide. Fundraising and Events: To help expand the opportunities and services offered by QHVSG. The fundraising committee is responsible for developing programs that supplement government funding. Media and PR: To provide information and comments supporting the purpose and integrity of the Organization. Education: To assist the victims of homicide in the education process; regarding their rights and how they may obtain or source information in support of their rights. QHVSG is also involved in community education to promote awareness of the organisation. Support & Regional Development: To improve and develop regional peer support through Queensland for all members Finance: The committee’s task is to manage and audit the movement of funds in accordance with the budget and the service agreement obligations. 6 Annual Report 2013 - 2014
Foreword – President Debbie Lawler 2013-2014 – another year of achievements and unfortunately, we welcomed 316 new family members to our group. There were 47 precious lives stolen and once again, the Queensland Police Service has worked tirelessly alongside of us in charging 89 perpetrators. We have supported and cared for over 1395 family members. Thompson who once again, has worked far and above what is required of him so he can continue to spread the word of “Once Punch Can Kill ” (OPCK). Aside from being General Manager of our organisation and the usual tasks and responsibilities that come with that position, Ross has spoken to over 82,000 students and young people in 87 schools and 2013-2014 was my ninth year on the Board and the seventh as President and each year, as I meet new people who have lost a loved one to homicide, I am encouraged to keep going. Next year will be our 20 th anniversary year and we have quite a few events planned and I am really looking forward to being a part of that. The Board of Management, through most of 2014, consisted of five other members who worked alongside me - Geoff Sheldon (Secretary), Marie Newell (Treasurer) and general members, Helen Wallace, Scott Furlong and Tracy Johnston. With such a small number on the Board, it was a very full on year with each of us having to take on quite a bit more work and meet more often. I want to thank each one of you for being so willing to put your hands up and be so involved with this organisation as you have been. We’re looking forward to having double the number next year, which will lighten the load considerably, especially with more regional representation. youth groups throughout the State and has been to meetings interstate with very interested parties. There have been many government meetings, reading material, writing submissions with his right hand man, Simon Turner, which has led to our education program now being written into the Year 11 and 12 curriculums and hopefully, funding for the program can go full time with dedicated staff to the campaign itself. The one punch death of Bruce Steensen, who was President of Queensland Masters Australian Football League (AFL), brought incredible support, both financially and from an educational and awareness perspective, from state and national AFL teams. We now have 8 At this time, I also want to make special clubs who wear the OPCK logo on their jerseys. mention of our General Manager, Ross 7 Annual Report 2013 - 2014
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