Membership
Background
The University of Tasmania Foundation Inc was established in
1994, under the Associations Incorporation Act 1964, to be the
major fund raising arm of the University. It was designed to
gather together, over time, hundreds of friends who would give
their time and means to support the University.
It is an independent body that operates under a formal deed
of trust with a Board of Governors. It is managed by Directors
- prominent community and business leaders, who volunteer their
time and expertise. The day to day operations of the Foundation
are funded by the University and supported by staff from the
University’s Public Relations Unit.
The Foundation has Australian Taxation Office endorsement as
an income tax exempt charity and a deductible gift recipient.
It currently manages in excess of $26million in funds and invests
these in prudently managed funds approved by University Council.
All donations and gifts to the Foundation are applied in full
to the purposes for which they are given. The Foundation Board
may, at its discretion, apply a small percentage of funds in
years of high returns to the Development Fund to assist with
promoting and building fundraiing activities.
The Foundation’s key objective is to generate support
for areas of need related to the University and its activities.
This includes:
- scholarships and bursaries;
- research and research facilities; and
- adding to the cultural and intellectual capital of the
University for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
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Foundation Board of Directors
The Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for the overall
management of the Foundation and for setting its priorities.
A Director may be appointed by the Board when a position becomes
vacant. Such an appointment is subject to University Council
consent and affirmation by the Foundation Governors at the next
AGM. Governors may also nominate to fill a vacant position on
the Board. The current Board comprises:
| Chairman: |
Mr Richard Watson AM |
| Directors: |
Mr Saul Eslake
Mr Miles Hampton
Mr Brian Hartnett
Dr Christine Mucha
Mr David Rowell
Ms Elizabeth Thomas
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| Non Voting Members:
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Mr Bob Menary OAM
Professor Daryl Le Grew |
| Public Officer: |
Ms Amanda Wojtowicz |
| Executive Officer: |
Mr Michael Weitnauer |
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Foundation Governors
The Foundation Governors are prominent members of the community
and significant donors to the University Foundation. Governors
have the opportunity to become actively involved in the Foundation
and to contribute to its development. Governors are entitled
to participate and vote at the Foundation Annual General Meeting.
The Foundation Rules specify how a governor is appointed.
The current Board of Governors comprises:
Mr Bevan Badcock (representing the Robert Gatenby Trust)
Mr Ron Banks AM
Mr John Bowden
Mr John Brodie
Mr Max Buchanan
Ms Victoria Burley (representing family of Sir Victor Burley)
Mr Bob Cleary
Mr Peter Cooper
Mr Nick Cretan
Mrs Lynn Davies
Dr Peter Davies
Mr William Downie
Mr Clyde Eastaugh
Mr John Edwards
Mr Saul Eslake
Ms Rhonda Ewart
Mrs Flora Fenton
The Hon Mr Brian Gibson AM
Ms Jane Goodluck
Mr Miles Hampton
Mr Lloyd Harris CBE
Mr Paul Harris
Mr Brian Hartnett (representing Tasmanian Alkaloids)
Mr Eric Hayes AO
Mr Rod Hayes
Mr Robin Holyman
Prof Daryl Le Grew
Mr Gerald Loughran
Comm. Richard McCreadie AO APM (representing DPEM)
Mrs Manizheh Martin
Mr Nick Martin
Professor Robert Menary OAM
Dr Milford McArthur (representing the family of Kenneth McConnell)
Dr Christine Mucha
Mrs Rosalind O'Connor
Mr Russell Paterson
Dr Des Richardson (representing Norske Skog Australasia)
Mr Ian Roberts
Mr Rod Roberts
Mr David Rowell (President of Governors)
Ms Libby Shakespeare
Dr Peter Smith
Mr Val Smith
Mr Roger Tall
Ms Elizabeth Thomas
Emeritus Professor George Wade
Dr Alan and Dr Hilary Wallace
Mr David Warren
Mrs Michelle Warren
Mr Richard Watson AM
Dr Joan Woodberry AM
Mr Rob Woolley
