From the Chapter President
Dear SA/NT Members,
As the end of term draws near, it is an ideal time to reflect on a year of growth, learning, and collaboration within the SA/NT Chapter. Our guiding theme, ‘Empowering Success’, has been at the heart of everything we have done. From our International Conference to local Chapter events, our focus has been on creating opportunities for professional growth, building strong connections, and fostering a collaborative network.
A big part of this has been learning from one another, with many of our events hosted at member schools. This includes a highlight of this term – a capital campaign case study with John Groom, held at St Andrew’s School.
If you have not yet registered for the Christmas Drinks next Wednesday, 27 November at 5pm at The Caledonian Hotel, we warmly encourage you to do so. (To register, click here) It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the year’s successes and connect with colleagues in a relaxed, festive setting.
None of what we have achieved this year would have been possible without the unwavering support of our Chapter Partners, Openbook Howden, advancedlife Photography, and communikate et al, and also our Event Partners, Little Shove Mentoring and Richmond Associates. Your involvement continues to elevate the quality of our events and opportunities, and for this, we are immensely grateful.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible SA/NT Chapter Committee [Beck Healy, Joanna Arvanitis, Julie Dow, Ana Gozalo, Paul Bailey, Sue Cvijanovic, Alexandra Gonzalez Salas, Vanessa Grave, Jo Gray, Carly Hocking, Belinda Mears, Victoria Richardson and April Ridgway], and all those who have supported our Chapter as volunteers this year – whether as speakers, hosting events, as mentors or in other ways. Together, we have built a strong foundation for growth, and it has been an absolute privilege to work alongside such passionate and dedicated professionals.
I also wanted to acknowledge and thank the following departing Committee Members, for their tireless efforts in serving our Chapter: Ana Gozalo, Alexandra Gonzalez Salas and Carly Hocking. I am grateful to you for your many years of unwavering support to all of us in the SA/NT Community. I am also excited to welcome new member David Botha to the SA/NT Committee next year. It will be wonderful to work with you as we continue to add value to the SA/NT members.
Looking ahead, plans for 2025 are already taking shape, with the SA/NT Chapter Summit scheduled for 11-12 September in Victor Harbor. Please save the date – it promises to be an impactful and collaborative event, with further details to follow in the new year.
Thank you for being part of the journey with us this year. Together, we have fostered connections, shared knowledge and strengthened our Advancement community. As we close this chapter of 2024, I wish you all a joyful Christmas break and look forward to all that we will achieve in 2025.
With best wishes
Helen Karapandzic
SA-NT Chapter President | Educate Plus
Director of Philanthropy
Prince Alfred College
