IJF Committee 2023

Ron Anderson
President

 An enthusiastic part time semi-resident of Inverloch, I've been an  active participant in the IJF for longer than I can remember. I'm a retired teacher and professional musician, who's accrued a wealth of experience (not financially) playing in jazz, function and rock bands, and backing international acts like Sammy Davis Jnr and Shirley Bassey. I currently play and help manage the Downbeat big band at South  Melbourne’s Rising Sun hotel for the last 25+ years.

Noel Blake
​Vice President

You may have seen me at festivals with a large video camera, doing one of the things I have a passion for. I ran my own electrical contracting company for many years before retiring and moving to Inverloch. I bring a range of technical and organisational skills to the team and the Inverloch Jazz Festival.

Gaye Hamilton
Secretary

Born and bred in South Gippsland, I've had a career in secondary science, biology and maths teaching, as well as holding executive positions in Melbourne’s Zoos and Museums. I have had various Board directorships and currently am on the Board of Western Chances and Chair of the Western Bulldogs Football Club Community Foundation Board. I was the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria and have recently relocated to live in Inverloch.

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Jon Justin
Treasurer

Ex accountant, ex IT consultant, ex business owner - now retired, living in Inverloch and enjoying sun, sand, coffee, lawn bowls and jazz! I joined the committee in 2019 to make a  small contribution to help keep this amazing festival going.

Graham Morris
Scheduling

I started out in music playing classical piano, eventually horrifying my parents by turning to jazz drums. My career included stints as Director of Healesville Sanctuary and CEO of Museums Victoria, where I was responsible for the development of Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks, and the Immigration Museum. I took up drums again some 20 years ago, and have played with some of Australia’s top jazz musicians. I joined the festival committee in 2012.

Kate Lance
​Website, Graphics

I trained as a scientist but worked in computing from the early days of the Internet. Today I consult and build websites, but my main focus is writing. My maritime non-fiction has won awards and I also write historical and modern fiction - see seabooks.net. I came to South Gippsland in 2009 and have lived in Foster, Inverloch and Korumburra. I love all kinds of music, but  jazz especially.

Michèle Verhagen
​Photography, Liaison​

I was a classroom music teacher in primary schools for thirty years, a Kodaly and Orff specialist.  My joyful job also included teaching choirs and directing school productions every year.  I enjoy taking photos, particularly of live music shows - I am a musician and love singing!  I hope to combine my organisational skills, my love of music and photography to the Inverloch Jazz Festival this year.

Terence Bayley
Liaison

I have 20 years of finance background behind me, mostly in business  banking.  Then I took the jump to a local small business in Inverloch, where I was asked to join this committee to give a local small business perspective.  I have a passion for good food, coffee and wine, and look forward to  giving back to the local community.

Vincent Baskerville
Liaison

As an aficionado of live music, it is with great delight that I am part of this wonderful live community event.    My first exposure to live jazz was at Ronnie Scott's Club in London in the mid-60s during my time at Uni, and I followed the Trad Jazz bands of the 70s and 80s. Now that I have settled in Inverloch for the last 10 years, I am greatly enjoying the local jazz scene both in Inverloch and on Philip Island.

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IJF Committee 2021-22
Trevor Key (President), John Dale (Secretary), Jon Justin (Treasurer), Graham Morris (Scheduling), Kate Lance (Design, Website), Tom Bennetts (Signage)

IJF Committee 2019-20
Trevor Key (President), Jennie Deane (Secretary), Jon Justin (Treasurer), Graham Morris (Scheduling), Carolyn Nield (Publicity), Kate Lance (Design, Website), Tom Bennetts (Signage)

IJF Committee 2018-19
Clive Budd (President, Website), Trevor Key (Treasurer), Graham Morris (Scheduling), Carolyn Nield (Publicity), Kate Lance (Design, Website), Patsy O'Neill (Liaison), Tom Bennetts (Signage), David Butcher (Promotion), Wally Edney.​

IJF Committee 2017-18
Clive Budd (President, Treasurer, Website), Jennie Deane (Secretary), Carol Young (Volunteers, Advertising), Graham Morris (Scheduling), Kerrie Giles (Marketing), Kate Lance (Design, Website), Patsy O'Neill (Liaison), Tom Bennetts (Signage).​

IJF Committee 2016-17
Bob Pritchard (President), Amanda Robbins (Treasurer), Clive Budd, Nick Carver, Brian Discombe, Simon Ford, Tracey Legg, Graham Morris, Robyn Nilsson, Pam Pritchard, Gary Russell, Grahame Treloar, Carol Young.​

IJF Committee 2015-16
Bob Pritchard (President), Jim Warren (Treasurer), Clive Budd, Simon Ford, Evelyn Hogg, Ken Hogg, Graham Morris, Robyn Nilsson, Gordon Peters, Pam Pritchard, Frank Thomas, Grahame Treloar.

IJF Committee 2014-15
Bob Pritchard (President), Jim Warren (Treasurer), Robert Stone (Secretary), Clive Budd, Simon Ford, Evelyn Hogg, Ken Hogg, Graham Morris, Robyn Nilsson, Gordon Peters, Pam Pritchard, Frank Thomas, Grahame Treloar.

IJF Committee 2013-14
Bob Pritchard (President), Jim Warren (Treasurer), Clive Budd, Simon Ford, Evelyn Hogg, Ken Hogg, Graham Morris, Gordon Peters, Frank Thomas, Grahame Treloar, Anne Warren.

IJF Committee 2012-13
Bob Pritchard (President), Jim Warren (Treasurer), Susan Ford (Secretary), Clive Budd, Simon Ford, Evelyn Hogg, Ken Hogg, Christine Korin, Graham Morris, Gordon Peters, Frank Thomas, Grahame Treloar, Anne Warren.