Leading Service, Advocacy, and Community Impact
The Executive Committee of Soroptimist Perth provides leadership, governance, and strategic direction for the club’s projects, events, and community initiatives. Our committee members work together to support women and girls through education, empowerment, advocacy, and local action.
President: Gameeda Barnard. Gameeda is our huge-hearted, inspirational President. She leads the club and represents Perth Soroptimists within the wider community and the global Soroptimist network, while overseeing strategic planning, meetings, partnerships, and club initiatives.
Immediate Past President: Jean Black. Jean generously provides a wealth of guidance, expertise, and wisdom based on her leadership experience and her epic adventures with the Soroptimists over the years.
Programme Action Officer: Moraig Henderson. Having returned to Scotland after a distinguished career in the UN and Westminster, Moraig was made for this role. She coordinates club activities, causes, events, special projects, educational programmes, and community outreach activities throughout the year. Moraig is a garden and art lover, who dabbles in poetry and Philosophy. She is a believer in daily meditation to soothe the soul, and heal the body and mind.
Treasurer: Amila Kitchingman. Amila’s laser-focus from a career in finance and brilliant humour make her the ideal Treasurer. Aside from relishing number crunching, Amila loves wild-water swimming and time in the beautiful Perthshire countryside.
Joint Secretaries: Gameeda Barnard and Moraig Henderson. Between them, Gameeda and Moraig relish sending committee communications, setting meeting agendas, keeping records, and share a meticulous eye for detail.
Social and Fundraising Officer: Judith Moon. An early years practitioner by profession, Judith knows how to break even the hardest of ice in any social setting. We’re lucky to have her as our lead on social events and fundraisers to support women locally, nationally, and globally. She also supports member engagement, and helps grow the club community.
Minute Secretary: Anne Gray. A district nurse by profession, Anne ensures that our minutes are precise and up to date.
Communications and Website Officer: Dr Kylie Murray. An author and academic specialist in medieval Scotland who loves books, bright colours, time in nature and laughter yoga, Kylie manages the club’s digital presence, including through our Socials including facebook and Instagram. She ensures clear, engaging communication with members, partners, and the wider community, and supports the visibility of Soroptimist Perth’s projects, events, advocacy work, and achievements through effective online communication and storytelling.
Delegates to SI Scotland North Region: Judith Moon and Dr Kylie Murray.