Forum is led by a volunteer State Committee of professional and experienced communicators.
Email forum@beconfident.org.au OR Contact your nearest Forum.
Anna Bowman
President
Anna Bowman joined Bayside Forum in 2007 and has served in each position of the committee. Anna works for the educational department as a teacher aide, within a special school. This gives a wonderful opportunity to see the students learn and grow.
Anna is an experienced assessor and presenter and is very passionate about mental health and looking after yourself. Anna was the State Constitutional Advisor for 2017 – 2019.
As a wife and mother of three sons, family life keeps her busy.
Irene Henley
Vice President
Joy Martin
Secretary
Having joined Bayside Forum in 1998, Joy particularly enjoys visiting a variety of clubs, listening to a wide range of thought-provoking speeches and inspirational stories. Having worked in advertising for 40 years, Joy’s now trying her hand at some part-time reception at a local Physio – it’s a great window into her local community! Beside Forum, she enjoys spending time with family (new grandson Jack!) and friends, being out and about in her garden, plus allowing time for reading.
Elaine West
Treasurer
Elaine joined Bayside Forum in 2002 and was an active member of the State Committee for 10 years working up to State President 2011-2013, now in the roles of Treasurer / Historian. She continues to support Forum members through assessing, workshops, tutorials, speaking courses and mentoring. After 23 years in aged care, retirement living and financial administration, Elaine’s interests now include Forum, postcard collecting, family history, travelling and writing more books in the future.
Rosie Arnold
Marketing Officer
Rosie spent many years working as a Payroll Manager and has now settled in to a lovely career as a Marriage Celebrant.
Forum has provided her with the confidence and skills required to be a Celebrant, and she values the lifelong friendships she has developed through her Forum membership.
Rosie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Australian Studies, volunteers in the community as a Justice of the Peace and also volunteers regularly at a local Aged Care Facility. Her downtime is spent playing the guitar, walking her dog and spending time with her family.