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AGM results

We've elected new officers:

President: Gordon Skinner
Vice President: Robert Orr
Secretary: Alison Jepson
Treasurer: Casey Gsell
Webmaster: Jacqui Hopkins

We've also started up a planning committee with APO members, college and uni students, and adult members who all generously are donating their time.

Casey and Alison are still running the day-to-day affairs of our branch, so still contact them with your questions.

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