Board of Management
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Sharon Winks: Chief Barker (Chairperson)

It is with pleasure that I am taking on the role of Chief Barker at Variety NT for the coming two years. Find out more about Sharon.

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Tony Innes: Vice Chairperson

With both parents Dean & Willie being veteran bashers in SA (25 + bashes between them, I decided when we moved to the NT that I would join Variety quick smart & get in on the action. Find out more about Tony.

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Laura Campbell: Secretary

Originally from Gippsland in Victoria, I moved to Darwin from Melbourne in June 2006 for a very welcomed change of lifestyle. Find out more about Laura.

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Mike Foley: Public Officer

Mike Foley is a very well known identity of Darwin and the top end. He is one of those characters who is probably best known for his music but behind the public face is a man who has dedicated an immense amount of personal time and skills to the community that has been his home for more than 30 years. Find out more about Mike.

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Liz Izett: Treasurer

Nearly born! But totally bred in the NT! My mother was a nurse in Tennant Creek at the time of my conception and for some reason flitted off to Sydney to have me and was back in 4 days! Find out more about Liz.

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Trevor Smith: Appeals Chair

In 1991 I was asked to attend a function at the casino for a few drinks, and one can never resist such an offer, what a “CON”. Find out more about Trevor.

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Chris Brownjohn: Board Member

As a business manager in Adelaide I was always drawn to the tropics and escaped to the much warmer climate of Darwin to start a gift service. Find out more about Chris.

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Jenni O'Donnell: Board Member

I started my association with Variety in South Australia as a “Barossa Brat” in 1998 and after moving to Darwin in 2002, joined Variety NT. Find out more about Jenni

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Thea Pearce: Board Member

We spent 10 years in Gove before coming to Darwin in 1994, and now my husband Geoff and I jointly own and operate the Barbeques Galore Store at the Jape Homemaker Village in Millner, which makes for a very busy worklife. Find out more about Thea.

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Shauna Shephard: Board Member

I became involved with Variety through good friend Lizzy, who I accompanied on the 2009 Variety Bash. Find out more about Shauna.

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Karen Dee: Chief Executive Officer

I arrived in Perth from the UK in 1976 and came to Darwin in 1981 for a week, and am here still. Find out more about Karen.

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Wendy Hayden: Office Administrator

I was born in Adelaide, and grew up in a small country town 2 hours north of the city. After living in Cairns for some time, I moved to the Territory four years ago with my husband and son. Find out more about Wendy.

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