Profiles of AYF Board members
Armidale Youth Futures Inc. (ABN: 31 680 463 468) is an incorporated body, administered by a Board of local Christians in accordance with its constitution and Statement of Faith, and operates under the guidance and authority of local churches in Armidale.
The current Board consists of:
Rev Tom Melbourne – Armidale Ministers Fellowship representative
Senior Minister at St Marks’ UNE Anglican Church
Email: tom.melbourne@ayf.org.au
Mr Graham Truscott – Chairperson BSc (Forestry), Grad Dip Computing, Dip Corporate Management
Graham is a long-time resident of Armidale, arriving to take up the position of CEO of the Angus Society of Australia in 1994, followed by Deputy CEO Sheep Cooperative Research Centre and CEO of the Australian Wagyu Association, retiring in 2017. He is actively involved with St. Marks UNEChurch as a Chapel Council member and Treasurer, and assists with Kids Club. He has been involved in marriage preparation and parenting education at St John’s church in Canberra.
Email: chair@ayf.org.au
Mr David Freeman – Vice Chairperson
A member of and leads services at Chapel Street Baptist Church.
Email: david.freeman@ayf.org.au
Dr Philip Ward – Secretary
A member of Armidale City Church. Philip worked as an archivist at the University of New England & Regional Archives. He has led Christian youth groups in many locations including Sydney, Armidale and London and strongly believes every Christian community should take up the opportunity, currently available, to present Christian SRE in NSW public schools.
Email: phillip.ward@ayf.org.au
Mr Rob McClenaghan – Treasurer
A member of St. Mark’s UNEChurch.
Email: rob.mcclenaghan@ayf.
Rev Julie Cook – Board Member
A member of St. Mark’s UNEChurch.
Email: julie.cook@ayf.org.au
Ms Nikki Lomath – Board Member
A member of St. Mark’s UNEChurch.
Email: julie.tadman@ayf.org.au
Ms Kathy Ewers – Board Member
A member of St. Mark’s UNEChurch.
Email: kathewers@gmail.com