Guest Speaker – Mark Byatt Mayor, City of Wodonga. We were privileged to have Mark give us information about Regional Capitals Australia which he chairs and a update on our sister city Wodonga. Mark started by describing the role of local government as not only that of the city it represents, but its role in Regional, State and National areas. Albury -Wodonga together are one of the 18 largest regional areas in Australia and although is does not effect locals it has a large bearing in the National scene. Focus on the future is the important as most of the big spending is on intergenerational items that will cover many generations. He then went on gave a power point presentation about Wodonga and its future . Mark’s presentation was powerful and informative.

Welcome Stephen O’Connell – Our newest Member Stephen has a B. Education (Music), A.Mus.A (Saxophone), Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. 

He is Director of the Murray Conservatorium and one of the most highly regarded and sought after saxophone players in Australia.Stephen has a broad background and training in classical music traditions and has specialized in the fields of jazz, blues, funk, rock and pop with extensive recording and live experience.
He has toured, played and recorded with many well-known artists including Dorian Mode, Bob Henderson, Simon Tedeschi, Kevin Hunt, Ross Wilson, Phil Manning (Chain), Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Steve Arvey, Kamahl, Rolf Harris, Four Kinsmen and JW Jones. Previously a member of Albury North we warmly welcome him and his wife Carolyn to Albury Hume Rotary Club.