SLAQ operates as an active state-wide network of professionals represented within the council and subcommittees.
The council is the association’s main decision-making body and is responsible for initiating and supporting projects and activities which enable the subcommittees to enhance the professional development of Queensland teacher-librarians.
The council comprises elected office bearers and councillors from across the state.
SLAQ Council
President: Toni Leigh, Forest Lake SHS
Vice-president Members: Vacant
Vice-president Professional Learning: James Whittle, Kenmore SHS
Secretary:
Treasurer: Liz Newman, Education Officer Information Services, Schools, Catholic Education Office
Coordinator, Professional Development Applications and Products: Jenni King, Brisbane Boys' College
Newsletter Editor: Teresa Ison, Matthew Flinders Anglican College
State councillors
Brisbane: Kerry Williams, Mary MacKillop College
Bundaberg: Sue Busch, Bundaberg North SS
Capricornia: Linda Denty, Emmaus College, North Rockhampton
Darling Downs: Margy Heuschele, Concordia Lutheran College
Emerald: Sherryle Nolan, Emerald SS
Far North Queensland (FNQ) Coastal: Liz Jorgensen, Hambledon SS
Far North Queensland (FNQ) Tablelands, Cape and Torres: Alita Stewart, Ravenshoe SS
Gold Coast: Janet Cartlidge, Marymount College
Logan Beaudesert: Shirley Birrell, Marsden SHS
Mackay: Lorel Magill, Mackay SHS
Sunshine Coast: Jill Duffield, Matthew Flinders Anglican College and Leesa Ellis, Kawana
Townsville: Kim Smith, Catholic Education Officer
SLAQ Council timeline
The table below highlights the SLAQ council through time.
| Year | President | Vice-president | Secretary | Co. Secretary | Treasurer | Executive Officer |
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2011 |
Toni Leigh |
Liz Jorgensen |
Liz Jorgensen |
Sally Fraser |
Liz Blumson |
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2010 |
Chris Kahl |
Sandra Amoore |
Liz Jorgensen |
Liz Jorgensen |
Toni Leigh |
Sally Fraser |
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2009 |
Chris Kahl |
Sandra Amoore |
Liz Jorgensen |
Liz Jorgensen |
Toni Leigh |
Sally Fraser |
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2008 |
Chris Kahl |
Sandra Amoore |
Karen Bonnano |
Karen Bonnano |
Toni Leigh |
Sally Fraser |
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2007 |
Chris Kahl |
Sandra Amoore |
Karen Bonnano |
Karen Bonnano |
Toni Leigh |
Sally Fraser |
|
2006 |
Jan Barnett |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Sandra Amoore |
Sandra Amoore |
Chris Kahl |
Sally Fraser |
|
2005 |
Jan Barnett |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Sandra Amoore |
Sandra Amoore |
Chris Kahl |
Sally Fraser |
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2004 |
Maureen Twomey |
Jan Barnett |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Chris Kahl |
Sally Fraser |
|
2003 |
Maureen Twomey |
Jan Barnett |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Chris Kahl |
Sally Fraser |
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2002 |
Mary-Ann Salisbury Maureen Twomey |
Maureen Twomey |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Chris Kahl |
Sally Fraser |
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2001 |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Maureen Twomey |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Anne Green |
Sally Fraser |
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2000 |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Maureen Twomey |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Anne Green |
Sally Fraser |
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1999 |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Denise Tarlinton |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Anne Green |
Sally Fraser |
|
1998 |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Denise Tarlinton |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Elizabeth Kloeden |
Anne Green |
Sally Fraser |
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1997 |
Joan Jenkins |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Jean Croft |
Peter Smith |
Paul Lupton |
Sue Bailey |
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1996 |
Joan Jenkins |
Mary-Ann Salisbury |
Jean Croft |
Peter Smith |
Paul Lupton |
Sue Bailey |
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1995 |
Karen Bonanno |
Denise Clarkson |
Jean Croft |
Peter Smith |
Paul Lupton |
Sue Bailey |
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1994 |
Karen Bonanno |
Denise Clarkson |
Jean Croft |
Peter Smith |
Paul Lupton |
Sue Bailey |
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1993 |
Karen Bonanno |
Barbara Sandbach |
Patricia Broughton |
Peter Smith |
Helen MacIntosh |
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1992 |
Karen Bonanno |
Barbara Sandbach |
Patricia Broughton |
Peter Smith |
Helen MacIntosh |
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1991 |
Joan Jenkins |
Karen Bonanno |
Patricia Broughton |
Peter Smith |
Kerry Neary |
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1990 |
Joan Jenkins |
Karen Bonanno |
Steve Chapman |
Helen MacIntosh |
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1989 |
Siegy Schmieman |
Val Hooper |
Jocelyn Roberts |
Peter de Vries |
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1988 |
Siegy Schmieman |
Val Hooper |
Steve Chapman |
Peter de Vries |
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1987 |
Peter Smith |
Siegy Schmieman |
Jann Thatcher |
Peter de Vries |
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1986 |
Peter Smith |
Siegy Schmieman |
Jann Thatcher |
Peter de Vries |
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1985 |
Roy Lundin |
Judy Hunter |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1984 |
Roy Lundin |
Judy Hunter |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1983 |
Roy Lundin |
Judy Hunter |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1982 |
Roy Lundin |
Peter Smith |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1981 |
Neville Wilson |
Cynthia Sabag |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1980 |
Neville Wilson |
Cynthia Sabag |
Beth Caithness |
Sally Fraser |
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1979 |
Neville Wilson |
L. Fletcher |
Beth Caithness |
Neville Wilson |
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1978 |
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1972 |
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1971 |
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1970 |
George Herring |
G. Cullen |
Wendy Pack |
M. McLean |
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1969 |
Milton Simms |
Helen Mays |
P. White |
J. Henry |
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1968 |
Milton Simms |
Helen Mays |
P. White |
J. Henry |
