Gem-A Confirms Council Members and Re-Appoints Council President at 2023 AGM

25 Oct 2023

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on the evening of Wednesday, October 18, resulting in the election of three Members of the Board - Kate Flitcroft FGA, Maggie Campbell Pedersen FGA, and Pia Tonna - and the re-appointment of Gem-A Council President, Richard Drucker FGA. 

Taking place at Gem-A London, the AGM is an opportunity for Gem-A Members to review the 2022 Annual Reports and the Association’s Financial Performance documents for the year ending December 31, 2022. Members were also invited to vote on key ‘ordinary resolutions’ ahead of time via the Civica Election Services (CES) voting platform and were given the opportunity to submit questions for Gem-A CEO Alan Hart and Gem-A Chairperson Justine Carmody to answer, whether they were attending in-person or virtually. 

Gem-A CEO Alan Hart commented,

“More than 230 Gem-A Members participated in our 2023 AGM by logging into the secure CES platform and submitting their votes. The results of these votes inform our decision-making and ensure our Association is responsive to the needs of our national and international gemmological community. 

“This year’s AGM was fuelled by insightful conversation and questions, and I would like to personally congratulate Kate Flitcroft FGA, Maggie Campbell Pedersen FGA, Pia Tonna, and Richard Drucker FGA, who will no doubt continue to do excellent work for the benefit of all.”

Looking ahead, Gem-A will host its annual Gem-A Conference on Sunday, November 5, welcoming six experts from a broad spectrum of gemmological fields to London for a day of talks, learning and professional networking. The day will culminate in the Gem-A Conference Gala Dinner at the iconic Tower of London, where guests will be offered a private tour of the British Crown Jewels. 

Elsewhere, the Gem-A Graduation Ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday, November 6, giving successful graduates the chance to celebrate their Gemmology Foundation, Gemmology Diploma and Diamond Diploma results with their peers. 

The Association is also preparing to unveil the results of an extensive rebranding project, including an overhaul of its visuals, website and digital membership services. More insights are anticipated in due course.

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Source: Gem-A