Cooroy Future Group Inc

About Us

COOROY FUTURE GROUP INC.

Cooroy Future Group (CFG), formerly Cooroy Lower Mill Board Inc, is the managing body of the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBFAC). Comprised of community volunteers, the CFG works to develop and sustain facilities in the Cooroy area for the benefit of present and future generations with balanced consideration to history, culture, education, arts and economics.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

PRESIDENT and Cooroy butter factory chair

Lars Schiphorst

Lars is a maker, who likes to work with silver, gold, ceramics, paint and wood. He is an active member of the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre and President of U3A Noosa. When not making, he consults to a range of not-for-profits on corporate governance, helping them navigate the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission and the ATO. He is an experienced and skilled Board Chair and Non-Executive Director with extensive knowledge and experience in the for-purpose, health and community-focused sectors.

SECRETARY

Sophie Mynott

Sophie has a lifelong passion for the arts, human rights and social justice. She is an experienced teacher, university educator, and school executive, and has worked with Indigenous communities to improve access to education for young people. She has leadership experience in community organisations, and is committed to providing opportunities for the whole Hinterland community to participate in and access the arts at a thriving Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

TREASURER

Greg Clareburt

Long-time Noosa local Greg resides in Lake Macdonald – just a short drive from Cooroy.

Greg is a Chartered Accountant. Following an early career in financial management within the corporate and Local Government sectors Greg now provides accounting and audit services to small business and associations, with a history of establishing not-for-profits and taking them through to Deductible Gift Recipient status.

MEMBER

Carol Watkins

Past President and Chair of the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Carol has lived in Cooroy since 2005. She has owned her own very successful business, has a background in Human Resources and Marketing management, and has held senior leadership roles with the local State Emergency Service. She has been President of Noosa Open Studios Inc twice with 4 years on the management committee of that organisation, and as an exhibiting ceramics artist is passionate about arts and community.

MEMBER

Stan Ryan

Stan Ryan has been a member of the Cooroy Future Group Inc. originally Cooroy Lower Mill Board Inc. since its inception. He has lived in Cooroy for 59 years and has been an integral part of the community. He has been with the Noosa unit of the State Emergency Service for 44 years in the role of Local Controller and a senior trainer. Stans hands on skills and knowledge of the Butter Factory with his dedication to getting things done is invaluable.

MEMBER

Karina Seljak

Karina is a marketing leader and practicing artist based on Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Country in Coolum Beach. With over a decade of experience across brand, communications and social enterprise, she brings expertise in product and audience development, stakeholder engagement and business strategy, alongside a strong commitment to supporting regional arts ecologies and strengthening inclusive creative spaces.

MEMBER

Kate Teed

Kate brings extensive experience leading government and not‑for‑profit galleries across Queensland and New South Wales. She has served on arts and tourism boards at local and state levels, and is currently Director of Gympie Regional Gallery. Living in Cooroy, Kate is passionate about contributing to her local community and sharing her diverse skills in management, exhibitions, events, grants and marketing.

Our vision is: “To develop and sustain facilities in the Cooroy Community for the benefit of present and future generations with balanced consideration to history, culture, education, arts and economics.”

CONTACT US

President: Lars Schiphorst – president@cooroyfuturegroup.com.au

Secretary: Sophie Mynott – secretary@cooroyfuturegroup.com.au