Membership
INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is our official legal name but we are also know as Phoenix Youth Support Service and Gosford CBD Community Hub.
We are an independent Incorporated Association, a registered Charity and a Deductible Gift Recipient. All donations over $2, to this organisation are tax deductible.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in our activities and services or supporting what we do at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. The cost of membership is $6.00 (non-waged) and $10.00 (waged) per year. The membership year is July 1 to June 30, however you may join at anytime. We hold an Annual General Meeting in September or October each year and all members are welcome to attend.
Members can be nominated and voted as Board Members at the AGM. Regular meetings are held throughout the year. Board Members will be required to attend a monthly meeting (generally around 10 per calendar year).
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
All positions on the Board of Management are voluntary. All positions are declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting each year and members are nominated to fill the positions. Positions are filled with suitably skilled and experienced community members with an interest in our programs and activities.
There are 4 office bearers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and up to 6 ordinary members each year.
If you are interested in joining our Board, please send an email to chair@wnci.com.au or text or call 0490 906 019.
Ms Kylie Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Service Manager of the organisation and is responsible for all operational matters and compliance with association policies and procedures.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Annette Evans -
Chairperson
WNC Member since 2018. Central Coast resident. Skills in government and non-government organisations as Community Manager and on community-based management committees. Worked at Wyong Shire Council.
Lea Edwards -
Vice-Chair
WNC Member since 2017. Central Coast resident Skills in HR, staffing and payroll management from an employer perspective. CEO of community based NDIS registered service based in Wyong Shire.
Jayne Dwyer -
Secretary
WNC Member since 2018. Central Coast resident. Skills in administration, training, adult education and disability service provision.
Sonya Oakes
WNC Member since 2014. Wyong Shire resident. Skills in adult education and community committee participation.
Puti Leach
WNC Member since 2014. Wyong Shire resident. Skills in administration and volunteering, and knowledge of organisational history.
Position Vacant - WNC Member
Robyn Perkins resigned in April 2021.
Allan Pollock
Allan Pollock resigned June 2021.
Position Vacant - WNC Member
Ray York resigned February 2021.
Samantha (Sam) Frost
WNC Member since October 2020. Wyong Shire resident.
Skills in legal and regulatory frameworks. Knowledge of the Corporations Act, compliance, delegation & IT systems.
Position Vacant - Treasurer
Desiree de Vree resigned July 2020.