The board of Community Living and Respite Services hosted the 45th annual general meeting at Echuca Workers on Thursday, October 17 and released their annual report.
CLRS’ financial result for the 2023-24 year was a $1.6 million surplus, which will enable the organisation to continue training staff and explore opportunities for innovation.
At the AGM, CLRS members took the opportunity to celebrate the many achievements of the past year, including the 10th anniversary of Run Echuca Moama, formerly Johnno’s Run.
CLRS members also recognised the construction of its fifth Opening Doors Project on Spoonbill St, Moama.
Current board members, Michelle Allan, and Michael Maloney were appointed for a further term.
The members also voted to pass two special resolutions, which included the adoption of a new constitution.
The board also announced that chief executive officer Leah Taaffe accepted an extension to her contract and will remain in the role until January 2030.
After the official business of the AGM, CLRS members completed acknowledgements for years of service by staff.
Fifteen staff members with a combined 110 years of experience were acknowledged, with 11 staff members reaching the five-year milestone, one person reaching 10 years and three reaching 15 years.
The three staff members who celebrated 15 years of service were Maxine Lockyer, Brooke Dixon, and Cheryl Dobson.
Ms Lockyer joined CLRS in January 2009 and is a permanent member of the residential team, Ms Dixson began with CLRS in December 2008 and is a member of the defined programs team, while Ms Dobson is working on the daily living team as a casual staff member.
They also announced that Curtis McGrath will be the speaker at its Annual Fundraising Dinner which will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Moama Bowling Club.
Tickets are $145 and can be purchased at trybooking.com/CVFQK