On Monday 30th September our dinner club met at the Boomerang Hotel. Guest Speaker was Craig Doyle CEO Mackay Regional Council. Craig gave an excellent talk about his progress from being firstly employed as a young sugar chemist to his present position. Various positions along the way included working at Mackay Sugar, Wilmar Sugar in various levels, including executive manager. Craig is also on the board for Qld Sugar Ltd. Before coming back to Mackay Craig was C.E.O of Gladstone Ports Corporation.

Craig holds an MBA in Technology Management and other academic qualifications. His wealth of experience in various areas was shared with our group. Canefarmer members were amazed at so much knowledge he has of their industry.  He also spoke at length about the operations of council, progress of various projects and a projects envisaged by our council for the future.

Peter Sheedy, Frank Doolan,  Terry Sheedy

 Our next dinner is on Monday 28th October. Guest Speaker, Most Reverend Bishop Michael McCarthy (At the October dinner Ladies are also invited). In November our speaker will be Mark Day CEO Mackay Sugar. Visitors are always welcome.