2023 – 2025 EXCO NOMINATIONS

NOMINATIONS RECEIVED 2023-2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The following PPA members were elected to serve for two years in 2022 and still have one year to serve: John Gale, Galiema Harris, Abbas Harris, Henri van der Merwe, Frank van Asperen and Lukholo Badi. 

In terms of clause 4.2.1 of the Constitution, (up to) six new committee members need to be elected at this year’s AGM, to serve for a period of two years from his/her election. The following nominations have been received for the PPA 2023-2025 Executive Committee, all being paid-up members of PPA.

The Executive Committee reserves the right to co-opt one more committee member for a period of one year.

MOTIVATIONS SUPPLIED: IF YOU WERE ELECTED TO THE COMMITTEE, WHAT WOULD YOU FOCUS ON IN YOUR 2 YEARS?

Madele Van Heerden

“Having served on the committee for the past two years, I have a better understanding of the history and relationships with various stakeholders and will be able to ask more relevant and constructive questions. Being a CA(SA) – aid and guide with implementing structure and governance of the association and assist in prioritising focus points. Support the current treasurer with his duties in overlooking the finances especially in this tough economic environment. Potentially take over from treasurer to relief him from reporting duties for him to focus on other strategic points. Focus on promoting cycling amongst the average working women. Creating environment where women can feel safe and comfortable and create a community of women’s cyclists. Ensuring necessary facilities to cater for women’s needs at events. Organizing and scheduling “busses” especially for women to ride together from various pick-up points.I am already involved with the ILOVEBOOBIES non-profit organisation which promotes cycling and cycling apparel for a good cause. Potential synergies exist between the two organisations which can be explored.”

Steve Hayward

“As PPA broadens its focus my past experience and knowledge of linked with my absolute passion for cycling will add tremendous value to PPA. It would enable me to both give input into and support EXCO to continue to fulfil our mandate and commitment to both our members and cycling in general.”

Gordon Laing

“I would continue building on the advocacy work being done by PPA and focus on the role that cycling can and should be playing as an extremely important part of transport for all our cities and towns. This because it should be an affordable, safe and convenient form of transport for everyone and our roads should be safe for anyone who wishes to cycle.”

David Bellairs

“Passionate about the Cape Town Cycle Tour and cycling promotion and have served on the PPA Committee for over 30 years. Promote PPA”