The branch held its AGM on 13 January, where various topics were discussed, including:
• Continuation of the online technical evenings in 2021 with the possibility of face-to-face meetings subject to COVID-19 protocols allowing.
• Participation of students of various higher education institutions in the SAIMC and later also in ECSA.
• Additional membership benefits were discussed and will be communicated to members at a later date.
The branch management team for 2021 is as follows:
• Theo Potgieter – branch manager and treasurer.
• Jannie Claasens – deputy branch manager.
• Daniel du Toit – secretary.
• John Phala – technical evenings.
• Cobus du Toit – media.
• Dirk van der Walt – growth.
The branch looks forward to 2021 and would like to thank all members for their continued support. The branch management team wishes you all a prosperous and healthy year.
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