At the AGM on September 8, Jamie Forsyth was elected unopposed as the branch’s new Chairman. Jamie has worked tirelessly over the previous year as Vice Chair with the portfolio of events, and has much enthusiasm for his new role in steering the branch. Jamie said, “My aim as chairman in the next year is to continue the progressive work undertaken by James Cowie and the previous Executive and to ensure that we operate as efficiently and effectively as we can. After all, I’m sure we’d love to maximise the time we have to spend it playing pipes and drums! You have my commitment that I will work hard for you and most importantly, I will work hard for Western Australia’s Pipe band community.”
James Cowie, who has chaired the branch for many years, was elected as one of the Vice Chairmen, along with Malcolm MacLean. A new edition to the Pipe Bands WA executive committee is James Pearse, who succeeds Raylee Riley as the Branch Secretary. Long-serving Treasurer, Peter Fallon, returns to his role managing the finances.
The College includes Lachlan Reid as VP Piping, EJ Brown as VP Drumming, Dave Witmarsh as VP Dress & Drill and Raylee Riley as VP Rules & Regulations.
