ST. MARY'S ISLAND RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION (SMIRA)

St. Mary’s Island Resident Association (SMIRA) represents the island residents and makes sure their voice is heard in all matters concerning life on the island. SMIRA is a voluntary organisation that works closely with various organisations, agencies and businesses in the local area.

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SMIRA is also a company limited by guarantee, governed by Articles of Association.

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SMIRA Board

 

All current Directors are volunteers who live on St Mary's Island (SMI) and give up their time to run SMIRA and represent resident views.

 

SMIRA re-appointed one of its Directors Chris Reynolds in December 2021, Chris became a Director in October 2019. In addition, SMIRA elected a new Director Angela Andrews in December 2021.

 

The current SMIRA Board includes:

 

Director and Chair: Chris Reynolds (Joined October 2019)

Director: Mona Koshkouei (Joined August 2020)

Director: Siobhan Draper  (Joined January 2024)

Director: Angela Andrews (Joined December 2021)

Treasurer: David Draper (Joined January 2024)

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As well as Directors on its own Board, SMIRA also holds two positions on the Chatham Maritime Trust (CMT) Board. Chatham Maritime Trust Board Members:

 

Chris Reynolds and Mona Koshkouei

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Membership

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To become a SMIRA member is easy, please use the register button at the top right of the screen. For further information on membership click here.

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Resident Involvement

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SMIRA also has a network of resident volunteers who undertake a number of key roles as part of its resident involvement structure.

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