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The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, held last week at the Village Green Café, was a highly successful night. Our host Thomas Trevers and staff gave us a delightful meal and members had a lot of fun. Thanks to Councillor Martin Skipper for his attendance.

Sue Boyd, from Nationwide Realty Mosman, was elected President and Tony Page from Zambagrafix was elected Vice-President.

Our Secretary is Leigh Denton from Brennan Butcher & Co and our Treasurer is Pat Purcell from Wear it Again, Sam. Other committee members are Shannon Howe - Mosman Orthodontics, Kerry Brennan - Travel Choice, Julia Trajaoski - Janet Vincent Haircutters, Judith McGregor - Queenwood, Michael Blakeney - Architect, Susan Symonds - Strattons, Steve Boyle - Lodge Mosman, Judith Jennings - Travel Choice and Debra Adnams - Mosman Daily.

We welcome and thank our new committee for their generosity in accepting their positions.

Our first Business After Hours for this year was held on the Terrace at the Mosman RS Club with a good crowd enjoying the great view and the hospitality of George Arigho and his staff. Thank you again Mosman RS Club for your support of the business community.

Our next Business After Hours is at Mosman Library with our hosts Mosman Council on Monday, 11 March. (See details this page).

Sue Boyd is the new President of the Mosman Chamber of Commerce. Sue has been in Real Estate for over 26 years. Her enthusiasm and strong commitment to people and her clients is well known through her work at PDR Nationwide Mosman and her involvement on the Chamber Committee.

Sue is married to Renze Bais and their daughter, Rebecca attends Queenwood School.

New President Sue Boyd

Sue says that “The Chamber provides an environment where Members and Associates can exchange ideas, help each other in business, network and work with the Council for the betterment of the business community. The Chamber is also committed to continuing to make Mosman a great place to live and to visit. Every business has a role to play”.

The Mosman Is Kids promotion is highly successful with over 20 businesses involved.

Our next promotions will focus on Mosman Is Home and Mosman Is Fashion, Beauty, Style. Mosman Is Home will cover furniture, linen, home accessories retailers as well as

real estate. Meetings with interested businesses will be held in mid March.

The Business Forum held at the Mosman Art Gallery on 18 February was well attended. Inspector Greg Muir from Harbourside Local Area Command addressed the meeting. His main message was “report every crime, no matter how small”. Mosman Police can be contacted on 9969 1933. For emergencies ring 000. There was some discussion at the

Mosman Chamber Members Gallery

ROBERT KIRKWOOD
MOSMAN COACHES

Mosman's newest business, MOSMAN COACHES, has received unprecedented interest and a growing volume of bookings with our Five Star Luxury Coaches since our first luxury bus with the eye-catching murals of smiling Whales fist appeared on Sydney streets three months ago. An additional member of the fleet has been added, an 80 seater Ferry.

Robert Kirkwood's background includes Farming, Transport and Storage, Manufacturing, Tourism and Hospitality, Bus and coach industry, community service as a volunteer fire fighter for 38 years in the CFA Victoria, an Army Reservist in the Prince of Wales Light Horse for 7 years and active member of numerous community Groups. Built our 34sq mud brick house, Settled the ex Gurkhas Soldiers in Australia.

Robert Kirkwood, Mosman Coaches
9960 7234

JUDITH MACGREGOR
QUEENWOOD

As Business Manager of Queenwood School, I have the enjoyment of working with the girls and the local community.

I am very proud of the School’s 2001 HSC results with the top students gaining UAIs of 99.8, 99.7 and 99.1. Queenwood, established in 1925, is a non-selective, non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. Academic excellence, diverse cultural and sporting programs, creativity and community service are school goals. Each girls is seen as unique and is encourages to develop for herself the highest standards of scholarship, integrity and self-discipline.

6 Queen St, Mosman
9960 6751

PHILIPPE PONDAVEN
MADE IN PARIS

Made In Paris celebrates it’s 10th year this month, the success & popularity of our two salons in Mosman & Manly is dependant upon our client’s satisfaction.

Our salons are made unique by having internationally trained stylists & expertly trained color technicians.

Open 7 days including some public holidays.

Services provided: 100% natural hair extensions, Colour specialists, Bridal & formal styling, Make-up & manicures, Espresso coffee.

Every year the salons do at least one photo shoot & are involved with Australian Fashion Week. We are the winner of many awards including the Mosman/NorthSydney Small Business Award, NSW Hairdresser of the Year & L’Oreal Colour Trophy.

Shop 1, 836 Military Rd, Mosman
9968 4714

JULIANNA AND FRIENDS

Activate your social and corporate connections TODAY through exciting, well organised events

Julianna and Friends was created for discerning singles to have an easy way to enjoy a variety of fun things with like minded people.

Our members are successful professionals in their 30’s and 40’s and early 50’s.

In the last eight years we enjoyed oceans of fun and celebrated dozens of weddings and engagements. Consummated thousands of romances and formed valuable business alliances.

If you think that becoming an active member of our Club could help improve your social life, please visit our website or contact us by phone or email for a free Events Calender and further information.

Telephone:- (02) 9960-5115
www.JuliannaAndFriends.com.au
Email:-
mailto:mcb@JuliannaAndFriends.com.au

WILLIAM SHEW
BANYAN CONSULTING

Banyan Consulting is a Chartered Accounting practice aimed at providing quality personalised service to its clients. Their mission is to create wealth for their clients by providing them with commercial business advice, not simply deliver a tax return at year-end. Bill Shew, the principal, is committed to his clients ... “Accounting is a service industry and many accountants have forgotten that. I want to turn that old service attitude on its head”, he says.

Level 1, 525 Military Rd, Mosman
9968 4644

RICHARD USSHER
FRAMING WORKSHOP

“Quality is not expensive, it’s priceless”. This is the philosophy that underpins the service provided by Framing Workshop at 842 Military Road, Mosman. Owner, Richard Ussher, is keen to maintain the highest level of service for the loyal customers over the last 17 years or operation, as well as introducing new customers to the pleasures of well presented artwork. Enhancement of your treasured art, memorabilia or three-dimensional presentation is in good hands at Framing Workshop.

842 Military Road, Mosman
9960-2843

BRUCE EVANS
MOSMAN ROWING CLUB

Joined MRC in 1953 while attending Manly High School. Rowed under head coach Fred Evans (father) rising through ranks to stroke NSW and Australian Eights 1958-62.

Won silver medal in Cardiff BE&C Games. Appointed Senior Coach MRC in 1965, winning countless State & Australian titles, leading to coaching State and Australian crews. Australian selector 1976 to 1980. Appointed professional head coach 1997 to present time.

Looking for tall boys & girls 14-17

Boatshed Mosman
9969 6121 or 0412 283 253

80 Christie Street, St Leonards
9906 6400.

GABRIELLE TONER
ALLEN MATTHEWS FUNERALS

Gabrielle has served 4 years at a major Sydney hospital in Pastoral Care as well as 9 years as a grief counsellor for HIV patients.

She has been with Allen Matthews Funerals for the past 6 years and believes “It’s a privilege to work with families at this time when they are very vulnerable. To help enable them to create a service that reflects the life of the deceased”. As a company we take great pride in our work and our attention to detail. We like to think that we offer the best service available to families. Allen Matthews Funerals have been in Cremorne since 1960 and offer traditional funerals to families.

110 Glover Street, Cremorne
9953 3379