DanceSport Australia is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 elections for representative candidates for DSA’s National Council and as Directors of DanceSport Australia Limited. We congratulate the successful candidates, who will hold office for the next two years, and we sincerely thank all nominees for the time and effort put into their election campaigns thus ensuring both choice and a democratic process.
In the interests of transparency and openness, your National Council has authorised the release of the results of the ballot for representative candidates for National Council, which are as follows;
The results are –
General Member Representatives (6 to be elected)
Elected:
Adam Blakey 292
Anna Longmore 275
Gordon Gilkes 256
Madeleine Zoanetti 253
Andrew Palmer 248
Sharon Courts 243
Not Elected:
Barry White 202
Tegan Broadfoot 188
Adele Hyland 184
Coach Representatives (2 positions)
No election was necessary in this category; there were 2 nominations for 2 positions. Leeanne Bampton and Shane Hocking are the successful candidates.
Competitor Representatives (2 to be elected)
Elected:
Peter Hegarty 192
Geoff Vine 186
Not Elected:
Martyn Kibel 180
Thanks again to all participants, and to DSA’s CEO Dallas Williams for the introduction of the new electronic voting process which was a resounding success, with a vast increase in ‘turnout’ of voters to in excess of 35%.