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New AMASA committee

Following the Johannesburg Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) AGM, the newly elected committee for 2011/2012 has voted in Lyn Jones as the new chairperson, with Lea van Coller as vice chairperson.
New AMASA committee

The new committee comprises Dustine Tobler (TGI), Gia Conte (Primall Media), Karen van Wyk (ComutaNet), Lea van Coller (Ramsay Media), Lyn Jones (Continental Outdoor), Michelle Randall (United Stations), Paul Clarke (Provantage), Ryan Williams (nota bene), Samu Makhathini (NAB), Sifiso Pule (Ads24), Wayne Bischoff (Spectrum Mobile).

Portfolios


  • AAA Media Module - Michelle, Gia, Samu with Lea and Brad in support role
  • AMASA Learnership Programme - Ryan and Karen
  • Annual party - Dustine, Gia and Wayne
  • Golf Day - Paul and Michelle
  • MDDA - Ryan and Sifiso
  • Media Planning Workshop - Lea, Dustine, Karen with Ryan, Lyn and Brad in support role
  • Membership - Lyn
  • Monthly meetings - Wayne, Dustine and Sifiso
  • Roger Garlick Award - Wayne and Brad
  • Sponsorships - Samu and Michelle
  • Text book - Lea
  • Website - Samu and Sifiso

"It's an honour to continue the mandate of providing education to the media advertising industry. We have a really strong and committed committee this year and will certainly keep the flag flying high," commented Jones. "There is much fun and hard work ahead of us; however we look forward to celebrating our 40th year in existence."

Brad Aigner adds, "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed last year and a special thanks to all involved in a commendable service to AMASA. It has been a fantastic experience."

In terms of the constitution, Aigner (FGI), as chairman, steps down and automatically retains a seat on the committee for the forthcoming year.

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