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KSA

KSA Update

t has been a busy few weeks for the
KSA team. We started with our first
Iever bike day which was quickly
followed by the return of Decorex Cape
Town, showcasing the KSA’s first ever
Kitchen Trend Project. In between the
two was our AGM, which is one of the
most important fiduciary events on our
calendar.
We have a lot of mountain bike
enthusiasts in our membership who have
long been asking us for a bike day. This
eventually became a reality at the end of
May, with both our Gauteng and Cape
Town members participating in the first
ever KSA mountain bike days. This event Our annual AGM was once again held His leadership will be phased out over
is a the first in what we hope will become online. While we are embracing the return the remains of the year as a new chair is
a much larger mountain bike challenge to in-person events keeping the AGM elected. Justin Berry of PG Bison remains
event, with members from the various online allows members from all regions on the committee as vice–chair. Marina
regions trying to outshine one another to benefit from a national overview. We Veiga remains as Gauteng chair. Charisse
with their biking skills. were please to confirm our regional and Gray is stepping down as KZN / EC chair
Our Gauteng event took place at the national committees and report a clean and will be replaced by chair elect Roger
Big Red Barn in Olifantsfontein. Our audit for FYE2021. Part of Cupboard Value. Deon Vermaak
Cape Town event was at Bloemendal and from Easylife Kitchens Paarl will be filling
was followed by a wine tasting. Members The KSA national executive committee: a seat as CT chair. Garth Prost of Prostone
showcased their branding with banners Clinton Soutter of Franke will be retains the stone and fabricators seat.
and gazebos. The event was supported by stepping down as national chair after seven
Grass ZA, Sonae Arauco, Roco Fittings, years of service to the KSA. His input has The KSA Gauteng executive committee:
PG Bison, Easylife Kitchens, Novo Décor. been invaluable over the years and his Marina Veiga of Sariga Kitchens
Upper Edge Products, Fit, Hans Grohe. input to the committee will be missed. remains as Gauteng chair. Alecia Aronson

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