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Golden Key's premium event at every chapter is the annual New Member Reception where newly joined members are inducted into the society. After the New Member Reception, an Annual General Meeting is held where new committee officers are elected and the next annual plan for the chapter is defined.
In addition, Golden Key is constantly creating new opportunities for members to make a difference in their communities locally, regionally and internationally through leadership and service events around the world. The easiest way to a make a difference is at the local level. Chapters recognise member achievements and encourage excellence by surrounding members with other like-minded individuals. Each chapter plans its own service projects. Projects are primarily education-based, but have ranged from book drives to benefit children’s hospitals and cooking events to help the homeless, to volunterring in developing communities to build schools.
For General enquires email - info@griffith.goldenkey.org.au
Executive Committee
Executive Committee
President
President
Mackenzie Trenerry
Mackenzie Trenerry
Hi and welcome! I'm Mackenzie, the 2025 President of the Griffith University Chapter of Golden Key.
I've just begun my PhD studies at Griffith, and I'm really looking forward to taking over the reigns of Golden Key from our outgoing president Martin and continuing the work he has put into the club! As president, my goal is to bring something new to our members, and I'm looking forward to meeting as many members as possible!
If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding what you'd like to see from Golden Key this year, please do not hesitate to email me.
I look forward to a really positive and exciting year, and hope you will take a lot out of your GU GK membership!
Membership Recruitment Director
Membership Recruitment Director
Demila Gabriel
Demila Gabriel
Hi everyone and welcome! My name is Demila Gabriel and I am the Membership Director for Golden Key. As a proud member of Golden Key for the last four years I am looking to expand our organisation to new students through membership. I am doing my last semester of a Masters Degree of International Law at Griffith University.
If you have any questions regarding membership to GU GK organisation please do not hesitate to email me.
Professional Development Director
Professional Development Director
Martin Luna Juncal
Martin Luna Juncal
Primary Advisor
Primary Advisor
Kim Holmes
Kim Holmes
The Golden Key Primary Advisor is a university staff member of seniority who has the authority to take on and delegate responsibilities at their discretion. The Primary Advisor is chiefly responsible for the smooth running of the annual Membership Drive. At other times, the Primary Advisor acts as a mentor to the Chapter's Executive Committee, encouraging student leaders to host events and activities that are in the Society's three pillars, and helps identify where Golden Key's activities can support the University's aims and objectives.
The Griffith Chapter Primary Advisor has been recognised as the Asia Pacific Advisor of the Year in 2011 and 2017 and has been re-elected as the Chair of the International Leadership Council commencing a 3 year term in June 2024.
Email - pa@griffith.goldenkey.org.au
Campus and Community Outreach Officer
Campus and Community Outreach Officer
General Committee Member
General Committee Member
Vacant
Vacant
Honorary Members
Honorary Members
Honorary Membership is bestowed upon those who the Chapter Committee feels has exemplified the qualities and values of Golden Key; the pillars of academics, leadership and/or service. Those conferred with Honorary Membership are granted the rights, honours and privileges of membership and encouraged to engage with the Society.
Criteria
Must not be a current student
Must have not been invited by GK to join as a general member
Must not be a current Golden Key member
Must not be self-nominated
Must be notable and impactful on campus and in the community
List of all Griffith University Honorary Members from 1996 through until our most recent inductees in 2023
Nominations are open for 2024 and close Friday 30 June 2024 to nominate either a "Best Lecturer" or a "Community Member" Honorary Member please complete the nomination form
Previous Members
Previous Members
Treasurer
Treasurer
Cindy Morris
Cindy Morris
Cindy currently studies Nutrition and Dietetics.
Cindy graduated from the Australian National University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics). After spending time living in Japan and teaching English, Cindy returned to Australia to begin a career in complimentary medicine. Cindy graduated from the Australian College of Natural Medicine with an Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Naturopathy) in 2003. After many years working as a natural therapist, Cindy has now returned to study at Griffith University to expand her research skills and knowledge in nutrition. Cindy is a recipient of the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence for 2018 and 2019.
General Committee Member
General Committee Member
J "JD" Dumbrell
J "JD" Dumbrell
Alumni Liason - Brisbane
Alumni Liason - Brisbane
Harinder Singh
Harinder Singh
Harinder is a 2016 Mechatronic Engineering graduate from Griffith University Gold Coast campus. He was awarded First Class Honours along with the Griffith University Medal in recognition of his academic excellence.
Harinder joined Golden Key in 2014 and served Golden Key Griffith University chapter as a general member until 2015. He attended the Golden Key International Summit held on the Gold Coast in July 2015. He was then elected the Vice-president of the Griffith Chapter for the year 2016 and was involved in organising various community and professional development events for the Golden Key members. He also led an executive team to organise the 2016 New Members Reception – the main annual event held to welcome and recognise Griffith University students who joined Golden Key in that year. In 2017, Harinder served the Griffith chapter as the President and helped the chapter in maintaining its Gold standing by ensuring that the chapter excelled in academics, leadership and service. Since early 2018, Harinder is serving the chapter as the Alumni Liaison Officer for the Brisbane region.
Email - alumni@griffith.goldenkey.org.au
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Editor
Velvet Favretto
Velvet Favretto
Velvet graduated from a Bachelor of Arts in literary studies and creative writing as a member of the Griffith Honours College.
She was the recipient of the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship upon entry into university and was invited to become a Golden Key member in 2018. During her studies, she was chosen to participate in the New Colombo Plan Mobility Tour and completed an internship at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in Indonesia. She was appointed by Griffith University as an Academic Writing Mentor for two years, which led her to pursue a career in content editing and proofreading
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