Management Committee
Gan Gani is a community kindergarten run by its own volunteer management committee, elected from the parent body and other interested members of the local community. Such a management structure enables parents to play a key role in their child’s Kindergarten experience.
At Gan Gani, the parent committee is called the Queensland Jewish Kindergarten Association Inc (QJKA). The QJKA stands as the Approved Provider, holds the legal accountability of the Kindergarten and is responsible for the general management of the Centre to Gowrie standards and the Department of Communities.
President – Kristin Huddleston | Vice President – Sarah Arenson | Treasurer – Claudia Rothenberg | Secretary – Erin Frazer
Events, Marketing and Fundraising – Sarah Khosla, Emma Sturman and Linda Kempster
Grants – Rhiannon Jones | Maintenance & WHS AND Working Bee & Life Garden Amir Zemer, Yonatan Gofer and John Whitehead
Being part of the Committee is a very rewarding and worthwhile experience for all parents! Whether you are a new or returning parent, all parents are welcome and greatly encouraged to come on board, regardless of your specific skillset or experience. It is a great opportunity to join in the fun and become an active member of this fantastic, engaged and dedicated community!
The Committee work together throughout the year to enhance the children’s experience and participate in general decision-making processes in relation to the Kindergarten. As a team, the Committee undertakes strategic and business planning, risk management, financial management and reporting, human resource planning and control and compliance and accountability systems.
Executive Roles: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
Non Executive Roles (some can be shared, one person taking the lead): Marketing Coordinator, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, Social Coordinator, Reconciliation Action Plan Coordinator, Life Garden & Working Bee Coordinator and Maintenance (Building & Grounds) & Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator
The Management Committee is elected by the members of the Association, at the AGM held every year in February,
Nominations for the Management Committee positions are sought in the weeks between the commencement of the year and the date of the AGM, in accordance with the Constitution.
Please contact us if you would like to become part of the committee or would like more information.
