Hawkesbury Model & Hobby Show Inc. is run by a committee elected by the members. The committee is an administrative body. The organisation of the show is handled by all the members of the association.
There are seven members of the committee including four office bearers – President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Office bearers are elected by the committee. The committee election is held at the Annual General Meeting which is normally held in September. Committee members are elected for two year terms with approximately half the committee elected at each AGM.
At the 2011 AGM a new constitution was adopted. The new constitution, which will take affect from the 2012 AGM, reduces the size of the committee to 5 persons. It also allows office-bearers to hold up to 2 positions and they are now elected at the AGM.
2011 – 2012 Committee Members
President - Bill Maguire
Vice Presidents - Paul McDonald – Paul has been a resident of the Hawkesbury, living in Richmond since 1950. His association with the Kurrajong stems back to his great-grandfather who was the original owner of Diamond Hill. He has been involved in voluntary committees for many years and is an active member and former Director of the Sydney Tramway Museum.
Jennifer Piggott -
Treasurer – Jeanette Hill – Jeanette has a personal family background in NSW Railways. She has been actively involved with local school and community associations. She has a strong interest in heritage which leads her to be actively involved in many heritage and community groups.
Secretary – Jim Dean – Jim has been involved with a number of local associations and events since moving to the Hawkesbury a couple of decades ago.
Ron Painter – Ron is a retired builder & has been in the trade since leaving school. He has a special interest in steam trains and has family connections with rail dating back to the 19th century. He enjoys community involvement but prefers to work behind the scenes.
Kevin Smith – Kevin is a retired machinist and has a strong interest in historic machinery especially involving railways and shipping. He is a member of several Railway associations and an active collector. Kevin brings a wealth of practical experience and a strong interest in heritage to HM&HS.
