Julie Aitken has taken on the role of chairperson for the Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust.

The former commercial manager on the Challenge Wanaka team is an avid multisporter and triathlete.

"It is an exciting time to take on the role of chair for the Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust,” Julie said. 

“Although somewhat daunting, with big shoes to fill of the previous chair, Tom Pryde, I have the support and privilege to work with a committed group of trustees who are passionate about the purpose of the trust.”

Tom led the trust from its inception in 2009 until his retirement in May 2021. Founding trust member Alistair Madill said Tom had played a very important role.

“Tom's experience, deep knowledge of all things triathlon, and skilled leadership enabled the event to thrive and flourish, despite many headwinds, not least COVID-19. He has left the trust in fine fettle, ready to forge ahead into its next period of development.”

The Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust is also seeking two new trustees.

The board has more changes afoot: it is currently looking for two new trustees.

“It is an exciting time to come on board with new initiatives planned for 2021/2022,” Julie said. 

“We are looking for trustees who are passionate about our purpose and have some of the following skills: strong financial literacy and analytical ability; relationships with disability and related community organisations; appreciation of sustainable and environmental operations and implementing sustainability strategies; an understanding of tikanga and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; broad business and governance experience.”

Send expressions of interest to Julie Aitken at [email protected] or call on 021448522 by July 30.

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