
Grace Bowman (above) has been selected to represent Australia in the Paralympic Games (Equestrian) in 2008.
The RDA SA Board of Management comprises between five and nine people - all volunteers. Board members are elected for a two-year term, with half retiring annually.
Current Board members are:
President: Jill Ribbons - works for Bedford Industries as an IT consultant. Joined the RDA SA Board in 2000, president since 2003.
Vice President: Melisa Kaharevic - solicitor with Michael Hegarty and Assoc. Joined RDA SA Board in March 2007; appointed vice president in November 2007.
Executive member: Julie Burnes - retired administrator. Joined the Board in 2005. Appointed Executive member November 2007.
Other Board members: Dr Carol Bradley - HR consultant, and vigneron and award-winning winemaker. Joined RDA SA Board in 1994. Vice president 1995 - 1997.
Dennis Hall - Technical Manager for United Water. Joined RDA SA Board in 1997 as a parent-advocate. President 2000-2003.
John McDiarmid - Consultant with SuperSA. Interest in organisational management. Joined RDA SA Board in March 2007.
BOARD VACANCIES
Up to three vacancies to be filled. Note: these are all voluntary positions. Contact RDA SA state office for details.
Board Treasurer - requires services of a qualified accountant or similar.
Marketing - help us improve getting the RDA SA message out to the wider community
updated: 18 March 2008
RDA SA has three sub-committees chaired by Board members. Volunteers interested in assisting with any of these always welcome to join.
Coaching and Safety - chaired by Jill Ribbons. Meets monthly. Focus on program delivery and coaching matters.
Dressage - chaired by Jill Ribbons. Meets monthly. Focus on event preparation and competitor support.
Promotion and Fundraising - chaired by John McDiarmid. Meets monthly. Supporting the organisation through promotional events and activities.