Seymour Racing Club, SRC, has elected three new and highly credentialed members to its board, following its recent annual general meeting.
Belinda Bourne, Chris Dow and Genevieve Pearce were all elected to fill three vacant positions in a closely-contested election, drawing strong interest from within SRC’s membership.
Belinda Bourne joins the board with a background in the public health sector, previous experience in the not-for-profit sector, and a strong connection to the Seymour racing community.
Chris Dow has an extensive resume that encompasses work on three continents, with voluntary board experience in this period including four years as Chairman of AFL Europe.
Mr Dow will bring his business and sporting acumen to the board, supporting the ongoing growth of the SRC.
Joining Ms Bourne and Mr Dow, Genevieve Pearce is a familiar face in the Seymour sporting landscape, volunteering across both junior and senior netball.
Her experience as a CPA tax accountant and local business owner will add further financial expertise to the board.
SRC chief executive Chris Martin said he was delighted with the appointments and looked forward to working closely with the board in its new composition.
“I’m sure I speak on behalf of the whole SRC membership in welcoming three incredibly well-qualified and community-focused individuals to our board,” he said.
“Belinda, Chris and Gen all bring fantastic attributes to the club and will play a pivotal role in our ongoing stability and growth.
“It’s an exciting time to be involved, with the successful return of the Seymour Cup under our belt and a full racing calendar booked for the year ahead.
“This is evidenced by a large group of quality people putting their hands up for election and we thank everyone who put their name forward for a position on the board.
“We’re entering a new phase for the club and it’s pleasing to see the calibre of people within our membership who are willing to step up and drive this growth.”
Mr Martin said the board’s focus had turned to the upcoming Christmas Party Raceday on December 21.
“Our Christmas Raceday is one not to be missed. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate 2023 with friends, family and colleagues, all while enjoying a bumper day of racing,” he said.
“We’ve got packages on offer to suit every need, from marquees to Bar Landy dining and everything in between.
“While you’re at it, get involved with the club and purchase a membership. For $55 it’s great value and supports us putting on fantastic race meets like this.
“I’d encourage everyone to come along, enjoy some great company and kick off the festive season in style.”
New Seymour Racing Club board members Belinda Bourne, Chris Dow and Genevieve Pearce.