London, [11 January 2011] – The Democratic Alliance Abroad UK are pleased to announce the Organising Committee members for 2012. The Organising Committee is a group of engaged volunteers who are passionate about South African and achieving the Democratic Alliance’s objectives of an Open Opportunity Society for all South Africans.
Members of the 2012 UK Organising Committee include:
Chairperson – Ludre Stevens
Vice-Chairperson – Francine Higham
Secretary – Simionne Marshall
Treasurer – Neville Marshall
Fundraising Officer – Sibylla Tyndale
Network Development Officer – Jessica Shelver
PR & Marketing Officer – Jessica Shelver
Media & Press Liaison – Francine Higham
The committee were elected via an online ballot system and announced at the first committee meeting of the year on Wednesday, 11 January. Nigel Bruce, continues in the un-elected post of Patron for the Democratic Alliance Abroad – UK.
Chairperson, Ludre Stevens, welcomed the committee, “Last year was a great year for the DA Abroad, and we made considerable progress in achieving our objectives. This year is already looking to be a more exciting and active year for the DA Abroad, and I’m looking forward to working with the very talented and passionate committee announced here today.”
For more information on the UK Organising Committee members, or if you’d like to get involved with us please email contact@da-abroad.org.
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About the DA Abroad The Democratic Alliance Abroad Network (DA Abroad) is a group for DA supporters living outside the Republic of South Africa who want to make a difference by contributing to South Africa’s future. For more information on the Democratic Alliance Abroad please visit our website at www.da-abroad.org. If you would like to become more involved in the work of the DA Abroad where you live, please email: contact@da-abroad.org. You can also “Like” us on Facebook or follow the DA Abroad on Twitter (@DA_Abroad).
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