New board welcomed

13 Nov 2017

NEW board members have been welcomed to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.
Chairman Dr Ken Chapman welcomed Ali Davenport, Dr Edward Strivens, Jodi Peters and Clive Skarott AM at its November meeting.
They join fellow members Professor John McBride, John Andrejic, Pat Bailey, Steve Russell, Clare Douglas and Desley Boyle.
“We’re very pleased about the new board members and the skills they bring to our already accomplished board,” Dr Chapman said.
Previously the board farewelled long-time supporters Charlie Marino and Mario Calanna as well as Anita Veivers.

PHOTO: Back, left to right: Ali Davenport, Steve Russell, Prof John McBride, Dr Edward Strivens, Jodi Peters. Front left to right: Clare Douglas, Dr Ken Chapman, Clive Skarrott, Desley Boyle. Absent: Pat Bailey, John Andrejic.

 

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