Funding Committee
The funding committee is made up of the following members:
Zig Zag Foundation Executive Members on the Funding Committee:
Michelle Lawson - Founder/ Director
Michelle's motivation for fundraising back in 1991 with the passing of her grandmother Jean Inglis from breast cancer. After many years raising money for the Qld Cancer Fund, Michelle turned her focus to fundraising for children's charities such as Challenge (VIC - 2003) and Starlight (Qld - 2006). In 2007, Michelle decided it was time to establish a charity with a difference and Zig Zag was born. Zig Zag's point of difference is to remain virtually administration cost free (purely voluntary) and was to help children in need (0-18 years) that are sick, at risk or under-privileged. Michelle focuses on the overall running of the charity, corporate and event sponsorship, annual charity ball co-ordination and is also part of the funding committee. Michelle works full time as the Group Financial Controller for DGL (Aust) & DGL (NZ) who support Michelle and the charity wherever possible.
Phil Lawson - Founder/ Director
Phil supports Michelle with the day to day running of Zig Zag and acts more as the support crew to the team as required. Phil also sources prizes for the yearly events and the necessary merchandise. Phil is a member of the funding committee. Phil has his own business - Darlin Imports (Aust).
Kim Spillman - Founding Member/ Director
Kim has been a long time friend of Michelle's and was the co-conspirator of the first ball and has been a part of almost every charity ball held. Kim is heavily involved with the running of the charity and focuses on Zig Zag's profile by gaining the involvement of high profile sporting teams (Qld Reds & Qld Bulls) and businesses. Kim also assists with sourcing prizes, sponsorships, ticket sales, and is a member of the funding committee. Kim has her own business - Brisbane Personal Trainers along with partner Craig Watson which support the charity wherever possible.
Muriel Pronk
Muriel was born and grew up in the Netherlands and moved to live in Australia in 2003. Muriel works with Michelle at DGL (Aust). Muriel is the elected Chair of the Accelerate Group
in Queensland, focusing on providing networking and knowledge sharing
platforms to young professionals in the Transport & Logistics
Industry.
Muriel was nominated and won the CILTA QLD Young T&L Achiever of the Year Award in 2008 and was a finalist for the 2008 ASCL Young T&L Professional Award. Muriel is now focusing her time, attention and organisational skills to the Zig Zag Foundation.
Muriel joined the Zig Zag Foundation Executive Committee mid 2008 and assists in the development of the website and the overall organisation and logistics behind the events.
Glen Black
Glen started with DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd in
February 2009. After climbing the ranks at Greig International, UD and
International Trucks, Glen diversified into owning his own business
through the Service Professionals in Perth. Glen then moved back to
Brisbane and the transport industry and commenced his time with Mack
Trucks and later grew Western Star's Major Fleet business. A keen
biker, Glen is involved with the Brisbane Harley Owner's Group where he
regularly partakes in charity events such as the 4KQ Kids Christmas,
Cruise for Cancer and Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraising
events. He completed the build of a 1932 Hot Rod which won numerous
awards. In his spare time, Glen enjoys deep sea fishing, jetskiing,
mountain biking and bushwalking. Within the Zig Zag Foundation, Glen
is responsible for the sponsorhips.
Suzy Black
Within the Zig Zag Foundation, Suzy is responsible for the marketing PR and media.
Advisers to the Zig Zag Foundation Funding Committee:
Paula Bielenberg -Youth Worker, PCYC
Advisor re: risk/under-privileged children and related charities (Child Psychologist and Youth Worker)
Dr Alison Rice - Associate Professor Bone Marrow Transplant Team
Mater Hospital
Advisor re: Medical Research
