{"id":1483,"date":"2025-08-20T18:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1483"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:16:55","slug":"chapter-presidents-report","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/article\/chapter-presidents-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter President&#8217;s Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In our field of Advancement, leadership takes many forms. Some of us sit on executive leadership teams, while others are the only person in their area. But every one of us is leading through the professionalism we bring to our roles, the stories we share that build understanding, and the way we move our institutions and our industry forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why I\u2019m so excited for our next SIG (Special Interest Group), <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/wa-chapter-sig-who-me-yes-you-influence-impact-and-initiative-at-every-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cWho Me? Yes, You! Influence, Impact and Initiative at Every Level\u201d<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thursday 4 September at ECU Mount Lawley<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It\u2019s a chance to explore how each of us, regardless of role or title, can create real impact and demonstrate leadership in our daily work. Being a combined SIG, this will give us an opportunity to come together for a fantastic in-conversation Panel Session, following by breakout Sessions into our various streams (Admissions, Alumni, Marketing, Fundraising, People &amp; Culture and Leadership) or interest groups to delve a little deeper into specific matters. This is a free event, so I hope to see as many of you there as possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ll soon be calling for nominations to join the Chapter Committee. If you\u2019ve been thinking about getting more involved, now\u2019s the time. The Committee is a fantastic way to extend your influence, connect with peers, and play a role in shaping Educate Plus in WA. If you\u2019d like to know more, please get in touch with me for a chat before nominations open leading into the AGM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve also got some other excellent opportunities to connect before the year wraps up:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save the Date | 22 October \u2013 Breakfast PD\u00a0<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kick-start your morning with insights and ideas to set you up for the next planning cycle and still be in the office by 9.30am.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save the Date | 20 November \u2013 AGM &amp; Christmas Drinks<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a professional learning session planned (more information to be released soon), followed by the AGM, and then stay to celebrate the year with our end-of-year drinks! A great way to finish on a high before the festive season gets underway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Chapter thrives because people are willing to share generously, learn from one another, and contribute to the growth of our profession. That\u2019s what leadership from every seat looks like, and it\u2019s what makes this community so valuable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1452\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/KENDALL-Laura-300x300-BW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/KENDALL-Laura-300x300-BW.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/KENDALL-Laura-300x300-BW-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lauraellenkendall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laura Kendall<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Community and Sustainability<br \/>\n<\/span>Guildford Grammar School<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Thank You \u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We\u2019d like to extend a huge \u2018Thank You\u2019 to our valuable Strategic and Chapter Partners, who support Educate Plus and the WA Chapter in our activities and enable us to provide wonderful opportunities to our members and non-members. We ask that you please consider supporting them, so that in turn, they can continue to support us.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Thank You to our WA Chapter Sponsors<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primesuper.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1379\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/PRIME-SUPER-1000x400-1-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/PRIME-SUPER-1000x400-1-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/PRIME-SUPER-1000x400-1-768x307.jpg 768w, 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Some of us sit on executive leadership teams, while others are the only person in their area. But every one of us is leading through the professionalism we bring to our roles, the stories we share that build understanding, and the way we move our institutions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-1483","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/1483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}