LIA VICTORIAN COMMITTEE ELECTED
LIA Victoria elections held at its Annual General Meeting returned an almost unchanged committee line-up to take the association into the new year.
Robyn Frampton, who works with Visual Connections, was re-elected as president, with Jaz Allen from Breen Printing continuing as vice president. Jenny Berry from Australian Industry Group continues as secretary, while Brett Maishman from Fujifilm Business Innovation, steps into the treasurer’s role. The committee is completed by long-term member David Galbraith, from JDA Print Recruitment, and retirees Lindsay Banks and Robert Black.
“It is really only a few years since we reconvened our LIA committee following a period of inactivity that culminated with Covid,” said Frampton.
“This group has been so important in reinvigorating our activities in Victoria, so I am pleased that they have agreed to continue into 2025. These positions are voluntary, so their willingness to spend time and effort on our activities really speaks to their commitment to our sector.”
The AGM gave members the chance to look back at the 2023-24 year, which has seen significant progress in operations and profile, and to look forward to the plans which are underway for next year.
“We are excited to kick off our 2024-25 program with the upcoming visit to Marvel Bookbinding & Print Finishing on 7 November, and we are already in discussions with some other big names to host technical events in 2025,” Frampton said.
“We are also about to commence the LIA Victoria Graduate of the Year program, with winners announced in the first half of next year, ahead of the biennial LIA National Graduate of the Year presentations.
“We hope the new year will see further collaboration between LIA state bodies, and with our fellow industry associations, enabling us all to deliver even better value to our members and the wider industry.”
Anyone in the Vic print industry can join as a member, which provides free entry to LIA Technical events, for just $45 for individuals and $120 for companies. To do so email vic@lia.com.au. This email address can also be used for members to request a copy of the minutes and reports. To register to attend the tour of Marvel Bookbinding, click here.