Meet the Committee

Peter Connolly

Chairman
  1. Place of birth – Galway, Ireland
  2. Family (incl pets) – Wife Katherine, Kids – Archer (7) and Pippa (5), Dog – Chocolate Labrador named Teddy (10)
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 13 years   
  4. Fun fact about yourself – When I left school, I trained to become a chef.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – Watching the kids cycling to and from school, the suburb feels so safe.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – Upgrade the parks for all ages and abilities to enjoy, including more shade, seating, and some BBQ’s.

Anne Clarke

TREASURER
  1. Place of birth – Born in Wales UK
  2. Family – Husband Roger, son and grandchildren
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 15 years   
  4. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – that it is a very green suburb, safe to walk and close to beaches.
  5. What would you do to improve Connolly – An improved shopping centre with supermarket would make a huge difference to the community

Clint Dedman

Secretary
  1. Place of birth – Perth, Western Australia
  2. Family – Wife Melissa. Kids – Lucas (15), Tyler (13)
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 22 years   
  4. Fun fact about yourself – I was an extra in a locally made movie that also starred a young up & coming actor, Russell Crowe (well before he became Gladiator).
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – The people. We have great relationships with our neighbours & there is a real community spirit. Also, I love being surrounded by nature!
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – Encourage people to reach out to their neighbours if they don’t know them and build friendships. It’s a very rewarding experience and helps build a stronger & safer community.

Sharon Brooke

Members Secretary
  1. Place of birth – Bow, London
  2. Family – Husband Craig, Kids – Harriet & Dominic
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 15 years   
  4. Fun fact about yourself – 24 years in the Royal Auxiliary Airforce Regiment 
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – Its established quite suburb with a great community atmosphere.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – It would be great to see a small supermarket back into our shopping centre.

Hayley Bennett

Committee Member
  1. Place of birth – Perth, Western Australia
  2. Family – Husband Nathan, Kids – Cody (7) and Olivia (5)
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 3 years (grew up in Beaumaris across the road)
  4. Fun fact about yourself – I use to be an underground truck driver.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – It feels like a hidden oasis with all the big, beautiful trees and the stunning resort / golf course.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – Unite the long term residents together with the new residents to collaborate and continuously enhance our suburb.

Victoria Hutton

Committee Member
  1. Place of birth – Grimsby, England
  2. Family (incl pets) – Husband Jimmy, Kids – Jaida (8), Blaise (5), Pet – Snowy (Amstaff X)
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 3 years
  4. Fun fact about yourself – Iworked as an actor and Children’s entertainer for 2 years.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – Great location and a safe community.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – BBQ and toilet facilities at the parks. Skate park or scooter tracks for kids.

Bernadette Ilsley

Committee Member
  1. Place of birth – Subiaco, Western Australia
  2. Family – husband Chris, son Lucas.
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 17 years
  4. Fun fact about yourself – I enjoy taking photos for nature, cooking and gardening.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – is parks and friendly people.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – allotment area could become available for people to came along and grow vegetables and flowers.

Jason Hand

Committee Member
  1. Place of birth – Offaly, Ireland
  2. Family – Wife Amy, Kids Aoife (6) Cian (3)
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 2 years
  4. Fun fact about yourself – I was the youngest qualified rugby union referee in Leinster.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – it’s a hidden gem and its location.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – Park upgrades, BBQ’s and playgrounds.

Michael Chapman

Connolly Links Distribution
  1. Place of birth – Otahuhu, New Zealand.
  2. Family (incl pets) – Wife Teresa, Kids – Abbey and Adam (adult kids), Pet – Romeo the dog
  3. Length of time living in Connolly – 7 years
  4. Fun fact about yourself – Being brought up in Sydney I’m a Rugby League tragic supporting the Penrith Panthers.
  5. What is your favourite thing about Connolly – Supportive friendly community.
  6. What would you do to improve Connolly – Continue to look after the parks.