BJ - To B or not to B?

This year we have two contenders for the vacant Director’s position. Since we already had a profile of the male, Peter Anderson, I thought it only fair to give the alternate candidate – Bettina (BJ) Eyland – an opportunity too. One thing BJ and Peter both have in common is that they both list astronomy in their hobbies as well as motorhoming. Other interests include bushwalking, fishing and boating.

BJ and husband Peter have been happily married for over 20 years. They live on the southern side of Sydney in a leafy green suburb. “As our home is situated in a neighbourhood only a few minutes from the beach (for walking on the sand) and a national park (for bushwalking) plus there are two nearby rivers for fishing and boating, I reckon we have absolutely the best of all worlds,” BJ said smilingly.

Husband Peter started his long service leave about the same time as BJ’s previous employer was downsizing, so she decided now was the opportunity to spend quality time with her best mate.
Asked why she decided to stand for the Board, BJ thought about it for a moment and then explained. “Peter is doing a degree in Ancient History and Philosophy. He is a the Director of First Year Physics Teaching Laboratories at the University of New South Wales, having worked there for 35 years as a lecturer. While being a home body was fine for a while, I have always been a business woman and I considered my business skills would be advantageous to the CMCA.