HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
HRASA AGM 2009 report back
HRASA’s successful 2009 AGM, held in Johannesburg on 27 June 2009 and represented by
almost a full membership complement, saw the organisation cement its role in the future of
rail heritage and tourism in the region.
The full-day programme, which included a workshop on a restructuring model, will enable
the organisation to address rail heritage and tourism on a broader scale. The final model will
be presented to the Board of Directors at the end of July for ratification, before being
submitted to the members for implementation.
The newly-elected HRASA Board of Directors is led by Chris Janisch (Friends of the Rail) as
Chairman, supported by Ian Pretorius (Atlantic Rail) as Vice-Chairman; Nerina Skuy (Skuys
Communications) as Secretary; and Dudley Smith (Ingwe Municipality), Elize Lubbe
(Reefsteamers), Mark Robinson (CREA) and Ed van den Heever as elected Board Members.
Bruce Brinkman (BNM) and Coen Pretorius (Reefsteamers) are co-opted office-bearers, with
the portfolios of Treasurer and Rail Safety Representative respectively.
HRASA has also established strong Sub-Committee structure to ensure that the organisation
is effective in implementing its role going forward.
Issued by:
Nerina Skuy, HRASA Secretary
Under the instruction of Chris Janisch, HRASA Chairman
06 July 2009
