Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Building Growth And Giving Back

The 2024 Annual General Meeting of South Burdekin Community Financial Services Limited was held on 20th November. Chairman Darren West reflected on the achievements of the Home Hill and Ayr Bendigo Community Bank branches during their twentieth year of operation and shared plans for the future.
The bank continued to grow, welcoming new customers and expanding its services. This growth has been driven by increased branch activity, which creates more opportunities for the bank to support the community. West highlighted the importance of keeping this momentum by encouraging more people to visit the branches and explore what the bank has to offer.
Supporting the community remains a top priority. At the annual grants event earlier this year, the bank provided funding to a wide range of groups, including sports clubs, health programs, and cultural initiatives. These grants reflect the bank’s commitment to giving back to organisations that support its work and to benefiting the wider community.
Shareholders were recognised for their patience and support over the years. In return, the board rewarded them with dividends and acknowledged their essential role in helping to create a bank that serves the local community.
Mr West also thanked the branch manager Chantel, the staff, and the Company Secretary and Treasurer Stacie Lovelady for their dedication. He praised the directors, partners, and others who have supported the bank’s success.
In closing, the Chairman encouraged shareholders to spread the word about the bank. By growing its customer base, the bank can increase profits and reinvest even more into the community for everyone’s benefit.

Stacie Lovelady, Amanda Lowis, Paul Benvenuti, Con Christofides, Robyn Haller, Chantel Michielin, Jan Sterling, Darren West, Lou Loizou, David Catanzaro, Max Musumeci. Photo supplied

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