Many thanks to all the WFM members who turned out on another cold, wet night on Tuesday 24th August for the AGM at Waverley House. Zannie Flanagan AM was the guest of honour in recognition of her award of an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours for her tireless work on behalf of regional food and food producers in a 30 year career. Congratulations again!

Chair Jude McBain gave a report on the past year highlighting the continuing success of the market, the School Kitchen Garden project, the work of the committee over the past year in particular in relation to recruiting an almost entirely new management team (a huge task!). The committee is now focused on future strategic planning.
 
Steve Ashley, Market Manager, reported on the operations of the market, highlighting current site issues, possible future expansion plans and implementation of the Code of Practice. Membership renewals are at an all time high reflecting encouraging customer satisfaction.

Bronwyn Busbridge, Treasurer, presented the audited accounts for the 2009/10 financial year. WFM is in a healthy financial position due to prudent management of the market’s finances and strict adherence to the budget.

Retiring committee members Deb Tucker, Peter Bishop and Bronwyn Busbridge were thanked for their contribution and welcome was made to incoming new committee members.

The 2010/11 WFM management committee is:
Richard Bennett    Fleurieu Garlic
Heather Budich     Community member
Liam Burns            Triple B - Burns Biodynamic Beef
Pip Forrester         Community member
Pauline Gum          Yankaponga Lamb
Jude McBain          Blue Cottage Almonds
Vicki Osland          Community member
Julian Salter          Community member
Steve Scown         Fat Goose Fruits

Many thanks to the wonderful generosity of WFM stallholders who contributed wine and produce for the AGM’s refreshments.
Alexandrina Cheese Co   Bill and Soula Andonopoulos
Biscuit Basket                  Flour Power
Fox Creek wines              Hardings Fine Foods
Minko wines                     Mt Compass Orchards
Pertaringa wines             Spice Girlz