3. Executive Officers report Firstly, it was my absolute pleasure to accept the role as your Executive Officer midway through this reporting year. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with such a dedicated team of staff, volunteers and directors all of whom take enormous pride in their governance and operational responsibilities. While a large part of my role has been desk bound I am committed to ensuring PCAWA remains relevant to all members and therefore place a priority on engaging with the Pony club community. Getting out of the office has provided me with both insight and opportunity to experience the real values of Pony Club. Highlights have included experiencing Wagin’s Gymkhanarama, attending Annual General Meetings with the South West Zone in Bridgetown, South East Zone in Merredin, Metropolitan Zone at Orange Grove, Club AGM’s including Wallangarra and Wooroloo and slowly getting to know our sporting committees and riders at events and presentation evenings. Within the office led by the Board of Directors the association has undergone a strategic review of all activities including internal roles and responsibilities and the overarching role of the association. Attached is the three year strategic plan for the association that includes four key themes, objectives and importantly how these will be measured. In order to achieve these objectives a 12 month operational plan and budget has been adopted. Individual staff performance agreements and committee terms of reference will create a line of sight that ensures everyone across the association can see how their efforts contribute to one overall strategic direction. These plans provided a baseline to measure executive, staff and volunteer performance that hold us all accountable. I take this opportunity to acknowledge Pony Club WA’s rich 50 year history and solid foundations which have only been made possible by the first class efforts of volunteers, staff, riders and supporting partners. I also thank our 2015 staff and sponsors and welcome new sponsorship and staff joining the association in 2016. Thank you to everyone that has contributed. Lee-Anne Smith OAM Executive Officer 7
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