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The Redlands Coast Museum holds a yearly gathering of its organisation’s members and stakeholders.
At the AGM the current standing committee will present an annual report containing information about the Museum’s performance and strategy.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Redlands Coast Museum’s AGM, however, in order to hold voting rights, you must be a registered and current financial member of the Museum.
All attending members will vote on the next year’s committee appointments, as well as any other current ongoing requirements or changes to the organisation.
The 2026 AGM of the Redlands Coast Museum will be held on
22nd September 2026
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting a new clause into the Redlands Coast Museum’s Constitution is being presented and voted on.
Addition of clause 53.4. regarding – No payment of monies from the Museum cannot be paid to its members by way of dividends.
At the AGM, all Management Committee positions will be declared vacant, and all Members are invited to nominate any financial member to be on the Management Committee.
The completed nomination form and a supporting BIO must be received by the Secretary, on or before 2 September 2025.
All nominees and proposers must be current financial members
Proxies may be used by members to vote (in their absence) at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23 September 2025.
All Proxy Voting Forms must be received by the Secretary of the Museum, for inclusion in voting at the Annual General Meeting, no later than 5:00pm, Friday 5th September 2025
Here is the endorsed minutes of the 2025 Redlands Coast Museum AGM.
Each year the Redlands Coast Museum present an annual report on the Museum undertakings including full audited financials. Previous year’s reports can be found here
President - Susan Hoy
I have been a member of the Redlands Coast Museum for a short time in comparison to others, but I have a very strong commitment to ethos and vision of the museum. I am nominating for the role of President, after having held the position of secretary. I look forward to this challenging role and if elected would value the support of staff, committee member, volunteers and members.
Throughout my working career I have held many and varied positions with the field of education. I trained as secondary teaching commencing my career in Gordonvale just south of Cairns. From there my husband, also a teacher and I have been transferred to other locations within the state both city and regional. I was lucky enough to teach at Cleveland State High School from 1976 until 1980 and then again from 1982-1985.
I moved out of secondary education for 10 years and worked in the area of Medical Education. I first took up a position with the University of Queensland as a Medical Education Officer at Nambour Hospital and then became to Accreditation Manager responsible for accrediting Queensland Hospitals to train Interns. After this I went onto to work as the Queensland Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development officer for the Royal College of General Practitioners.
In 1997, I returned to secondary teaching until I retired. A very diverse and challenging career path which taught me many valuable lessons regarding dealing with people.
After retirement, I have held the following volunteer positions:
Vice President – John Kunde
In nominating for the 2026 committee, I feel I can bring my own life experience to the role of Vice President. I was born at St Anne’s hospital in Cleveland and have lived all of my life in the local area having grown up on a farm in Birkdale. I have a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from QUT and a Graduate Diploma in Business Management with 42 years business experience. I have volunteered at the museum for nearly three years working in Collections, Guiding and Displays. My motivation in nominating for this role is to assist the President and the Management Committee and promote the museum to the community.
Treasurer - Michael Watson
I began my career in the construction industry, where I trained as a builder and earned my qualifications as a carpenter. Working in construction taught me the value of hard work, teamwork, and careful financial planning, as managing budgets and resources was a critical part of the job. I hold a Certificate 4 in Building and Construction (Building) and another in Estimating, which provided me with a strong foundation in managing project costs and financial oversight.
After an unexpected injury in 2018, I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, which has left me permanently disabled. This life-changing event led me to explore new avenues, and I discovered a deep interest in finance. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to learning more about financial management and security analysis. I’m currently completing a Certificate 4 in Accounting and Bookkeeping, further strengthening my ability to manage and oversee financial matters.
When I’m not working, I enjoy staying active through exercise or spending time outdoors. I also cherish the time I spend with my wife and two children; those moments are what keep me grounded and remind me of what’s truly important.
As I join this vibrant community, I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute my skills in financial management, especially in the Treasurer role once again. I’m here to listen, learn, and help ensure our resources are used effectively to support our shared goals.
Secretary - Jill Tilson
QUALIFICATIONS:
I arrived in Australia as a Migrant from the UK in 1973 and became an Australian citizen in 1983. I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren and have been a widow for 19 years. Community Work has been a strong focus within my life, both as a volunteer and in paid positions since 1974. I have been a member and volunteer of the Museum for 7 years, including:
My other volunteer roles have included:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
I have been employed in several roles, including a Housing Resource Officer and Family Support Worker. Close to my heart was my role of Manager of a million dollar, federally funded parenting support program, which evolved from a parenting course that I created for parents of toddlers. After the death of my Husband in 2006, I returned to the workforce as a Volunteer Co-ordinator, working for several organisations including Mt Olivet and the MS Society.
I would like to use my knowledge and experience from my working and volunteer life to help shape the future of the Museum.
Past President - Doug Alexander
Doug Alexander is a dedicated community leader with over 20 years of experience at Redlands Coast Museum including roles such as President (2014-16 and 2023-2025), Vice President (2005-7), Past President (2017) and Treasurer (2007, 2008, 2019 – 2021). He has also been involved in leadership roles at Ormiston College Parent and Friends (Treasurer), Business Brokers Qld (Vice president) and Redland Arts Council (President).
Doug has been involved and worked with four separate Presidents, many Board members, volunteers and staff since 2004 on diverse museum projects and events. He has facilitated several significant member workshops and produced guiding documents that have set the museum’s strategic direction and other forward-thinking proposals.
Doug has either headed or initiated constitutional changes, financial and operational structures, staff selection and management, negotiations with Redland City Council, dealings with other community organizations including Rotary, arts and theatre groups, and the cooperative involvement with showground event operators. Doug considers the museum as a community hub, tourism destination and most importantly the keeper of Redlands Coast social history.
Doug’s previous successful business experiences include sole manager of a rural property from the age of 19, financial controller of a manufacturing business, (Spork Industries), owner operator of a newsagency (George St News), owner operator of Kirk’s Hardware Capalaba (won Thrifty Link Hardware of the Year), business broker and commercial real estate sales (15 years), owner operator of land subdivision company. (Edgen Pty Ltd).
Doug has implemented a First Nations Education Centre group in the museum, that is now chaired by Leah Close. The group is working on a reflect RAP for the museum and setting up a major First Nations display.
Doug is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Securities Institute Diploma in Financial markets and a Certificate IV in Small Business management.
Committee - Betty Walker
I joined the Museum as a member in 2016 and have been volunteering in the library since 2017. My roles have included stocktaking, cataloguing, accessioning and deaccessioning in conjunction with the library’s team leader, assembling displays of library material, training, and these days, mainly researching local and family history in response to queries from members and from the public, adding to the Museum’s collection of stories. I have also presented some of this research and the associated stories at Volunteer Training Days and other events here at the Museum, to a Small Museums Conference and to other organisations. I was on the organising committee for the Small Museums Conference held here in 2022. I have also been involved in two Theatre Redlands productions, again in a researching and presenting capacity. I occasionally assist with door, reception, security and raffle duties at Museum events.
I hold a B.Sc. from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Librarianship from the Canberra College of Advanced Education. I worked at the Biological Sciences Library at the University of Queensland, and then in the libraries of the then Queensland Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Works.
I then spent 20 or so years, firstly in Rockhampton and then Cleveland raising a family and volunteering at their kindies, preschools and schools in their libraries or classrooms, canteens, on P & F committees, at sporting events, and as part of the production teams for school plays and musicals. I am a volunteer member of the National Trust’s Redlands Community Group and also a member of Birdlife Australia and the local Koala Action Group.
Committee - Bruce Smith
I have been a member of the Management Committee of Redlands Coast Museum since 2017, having served as President, Vice President and Immediate Past President. Currently, I am serving on the Governance Sub-Committee, and the Revitalisation Master Planning Sub-Committee. I am also regularly involved in the Catering and Events Teams activities, I provide my input to complete various Award submissions, and I am a responsible key holder.
I continue to work on research and placement of the photographic collection onto EHive. This is providing access to the stories behind photographs, and is preserving this resource.
I am now standing for one the four positions as Member of the 2025/2026 Management Committee of Redlands Coast Museum.
I have lived in Redland City for the past 30 years, and prior to then I lived at Manly West for 18 years. I have served as President, Vice President and Secretary in P&C Associations of various schools. I hold a Bachelor of Business degree from QIT/QUT.
As a Member of the Management Committee, I will continue to bring my experience and knowledge to benefit the Museum. The driving force in my work will be to support our Executive Team and Staff, and to achieve our Vision of being a vibrant hub for discovery, interaction, and cultural exchange, becoming a must-visit destination on the Redlands Coast.
Committee - Fiona Eastwood
I have been a museum member and active volunteer since 2016.
Before retiring in 2023, I was a primary school Teacher-Librarian, mostly in low
socioeconomic areas in both large and small schools. I regularly programmed for using Qld Museum artefacts and other realia to make research and then history lessons relevant.
I’ve designed two libraries from scratch, ran reading clubs, author visits/ workshops and contributed to the annual Bookweek activities book (published by Ipswich network).
I was the coordinator of the active T-L network for over 20 years as well as running their Readers Cup for the Brisbane South region. In my teaching career, I have been a class teacher, a sports coach and qualified referee, a Teacher-Librarian, a team leader, a teacher/educator and a conference presenter.
In my private life, I was a member of the local Cancer Council and was a collector and then coordinator of the annual Doorknock for about 19 years. I was a soccer coach, manager and club committee member.
At the museum
Committee - Jeff Zayer
Educated at Fort Street High School Sydney.
UTS Sydney, School of Graphic Arts.
Graduated from QUT Academy of Arts. BA(Drama)QUT. Theatre Director, Research, Design.
Work Experience
Australian Consolidated Press. Prepress Photogravure Colour Technician.
Perry Brothers Circus Ringmaster, one season
Dreamworld, MC, for Holiday Magic Show.
Sydney Theatre Company. Assistant Director for season of ”Les Terribles Parents” .
Directed Classical Greek, Roman, Shakespearian Theatre. (Various Companies)
Myer, Brisbane City. Department Manager.
Good Guys Mt Gravatt. Sales Manager/2IC.
Betta Electrical Super Store Underwood. Floor Manager
Good Guys Capalaba. Sales Manager/2IC.
Queensland Maritime Museum. Restoration Team, (Steel ship team).
Commissariat Store Museum. RHSQ Guide Team Leader.
Commissariat Store Museum. RHSQ Relief Manager
Redlands Coast Museum. Guide Team Leader.
Committee - Russell Dinte
I attended Technical College and obtained an “A grade” certificate in metallic arc welding. Later I completed a “Civil Drawing and Design” course. After Army service, I operated a successful smash-repair business before moving into a partnership in an engineering business constructing horse floats. Several years later, and for a complete change, I started driving a delivery truck then moved on to general shop and property maintenance with the same firm. With the introduction of computers in business, I again attended college for three years achieving qualifications in Systems Design and Programming and moved into the field of Computer Programming. Approximately three years prior to my retirement in 1988, I took over as Manager of the Computer Department.
I have been a volunteer in some capacity since retirement in 1988. I was a Justice of the Peace for 25 years, and since 1984 I have been involved in a Car Club and held every executive and committee position. I was a State Committee member of a large ex-service organisation in Brisbane for 12 years, and was also trained as a Welfare Officer, visiting ex-servicemen in hospital. I became a Museum Volunteer in 2013 whilst repairing the “Polyphon”. I was initially involved in general maintenance and Blacksmithing, of which I am still an attendee every Saturday morning, and was elected to the Management Committee at the 2017 AGM. After a year or two spell I accepted the position of Committee Member again at the 2023 AGM. The majority of my time spent at the museum is primarily with the management of the museum’s computers, network equipment; basically all related technology based devices and tasks. I “look after” the security system including the security cameras; operate the sound/lighting/projector for our plays, and keep the clocks wound up – if I’ve got time!
Committee - Terence Hendricks
Museum member since 2014. Member of museum Marketing Committee in 2016. Held the position of Vice-President in 2022/23. In part responsible for the “Wings over Redlands” initiative.
Educated at Jeppe High school for boys in South Africa –matriculated. Completed various inhouse and diploma courses in sales and marketing, finance and presentation skills over the past 40 years as well as numerous leadership courses. Have held various senior positions with numerous Multi National Food and Beverage corporations, ranging from State Manager, National Manager. Australia /Asia Manager. Regional Manager to General Manager. Corporations such as Kraft Foods, Campbell’s Soups, SPC, Lion Nathan (XXXX), Metcash and Adelaide steamships (Metro Quality foods). My areas of responsibility included Sales, Marketing, Finance, Budgeting, Staffing, Public relations, and Profit and Loss results.
Established my own business in mid-1990 – Mc Rose Australia Pty Ltd currently trading as Candy Airways.
Served in both the South African Air force (National service) and as an Operations Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. I am currently on the committee of 23 Squadron Association RAAF inc. Main interests are Family, Aviation, Sport and Travel. Should I be successful, I believe that I can bring to the museum, sound management skills, new ideas, enthusiasm and drive.