click here
1,134
Asbestos Disease Support Society
Asbestos Disease Support Society (ADSS)
Board of Directors News: ![]()
![]()
Good Morning Members,![]()
![]()
In accordance with the Constitution of the Asbestos Disease Support Society (ADSS), I have been appointed as the Returning Officer. Under this appointment I have the responsible to conduct the election of Directors.![]()
![]()
ADSS recently called for nominations for the position of Director of your Society. The final date to nominate was 31 October 2024.![]()
As at close of business 31 October 2024, three suitably qualified members nominated for election as a Director, as listed below:![]()
![]()
Trevor Torrens![]()
Mark O’Connor![]()
Rosslyn Howitt-Steven![]()
![]()
The Constitution makes provision for five Directors. ![]()
![]()
There were four directors, and 1 vacancy as at close of business 31 October 2024:![]()
1. Ross Davidson![]()
2. Gerard “Bud” Neiland![]()
3. Phil Blair![]()
4. Peter Close ![]()
![]()
Today, 1 November 2024, we received the resignations of the following Directors:![]()
Ross Davidson![]()
Gerard “Bud” Neiland![]()
![]()
This has left three Director vacancies and three Director nominations.![]()
![]()
In accordance with the Constitution if the number of candidates for election is equal to the number of vacancies, the Returning Officer will declare those candidates elected.![]()
![]()
Accordingly, I report that all three nominees have been successful in their efforts to join the ADSS Board.![]()
![]()
The Directors of the Asbestos Disease Support Society (ADSS) with effect from 1 November 2024 are:![]()
![]()
1. Phil Blair![]()
2. Peter Close ![]()
3. Trevor Torrens![]()
4. Mark O’Connor![]()
5. Rosslyn Howitt-Steven![]()
![]()
The Directors will convene shortly and elect a Chair.![]()
![]()
Yours Faithfully![]()
![]()
Kate Fitzgerald![]()
![]()
We welcome our incoming Directors Trevor Torrens, Mark O'Connor and Rosslyn Howitt-Steven. ![]()
![]()
Some of our members may know or heard of our new Directors:![]()
![]()
Trevor is a former ADSS General Manager and has been helpful to the new team since his retirement in 2022. ![]()
![]()
Mark has been long standing member and Facilitates the Chermside Coffee Group, volunteers his free time to carry out Member Support calls for the Society and has a personal understanding.![]()
![]()
Rosslyn has been a long standing member and Facilitates the Hervey Bay Coffee Group. Rosslyn also comes to the Board with a wealth of Business knowledge and has a personal understanding.![]()
![]()
We welcome our elected 5 Directors: ![]()
- Phil Blair, returning Director![]()
- Peter Close, returning Director![]()
- Trevor Torrens![]()
- Mark O'Connor![]()
- Rosslyn Howitt - Steven
Cheering on Mat Britton, the Turner Freeman Lawyers Dust team and all the runners participating in this years ‘Trail to Triumph! ![]()
As many of us know all too well, Mesothelioma is a horrible, rare and currently incurable cancer that some of our members have been diagnosed with. ![]()
If you can, please donation to help raise awareness and research.Every year inspirational runners traverse 250km from Moranbah to Mackay in central Queensland to run the Trail to Triumph Ultra Marathon over 3 gruelling days. The Ultra runners will be running distances in the region of 120/80/50km from the 18th to 20th October - raising awareness and funds for dust related lung diseases.![]()
![]()
A team of our Dust Disease lawyers from our offices around Australia are training for the virtual run also taking place next weekend at the same time as the Ultra Marathon.![]()
![]()
The Trail to Triumph Journey, fondly known as ‘Tony’s Journey’ was created in memory of Tony Britton who lost his battle with mesothelioma, a rare and currently incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Tony’s son, Mat Britton has since founded ‘Trail to Triumph, an annual event which tackles the arduous terrain, running 250 kilometres, to commemorate the life of his dad and raise funds and awareness of mesothelioma including research and now funding the Tony Britton Memorial PhD Scholarship. This scholarship supports Dr. S. Prabhakaran at Flinders University in research to improve outcomes for mesothelioma patients.![]()
![]()
Should you wish to show your support to our team for this worthy cause via a donation, this can be done here: fundraise.lungfoundation.com.au/fundraisers/TurnerFreemanLawyers ![]()
Heart of Australia Lung Foundation Australia Asbestos Disease Support Society
By becoming a member of ADSS you will receive ongoing information and support. You will be kept informed of any developments around asbestos issues and invited to events hosted by the Society.
ADSS holds exciting member events
over the calendar year to raise money
to support sufferers and raise
awareness of our cause.
For more information ….
Becoming a corporate member of the
ADSS demonstrates an organisation’s
commitment to its community.
Please contact us regarding
corporate membership.
ADSS is a support organisation which
relies upon donations and grants to assist
sufferers of Asbestos Disease,
their families, friends and carers.
OUR SUPPORTERS
