VIETNAM VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
SUNSHINE COAST SUB-BRANCH
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT COTTON TREE QLD ON THE 19 FEBRUARY 2012
OPENING: The President declared the meeting open at 1038 hrs.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance was as per the Attendance Book.
PREVIOUS MINUTES: It was move by David Fiechtner that the Minutes contained in Ricochet was a true and accurate account of that meeting. Seconded by Jens Petersen..Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Nil.
TREASURER’S REPORT: It was moved by Glen Preston that the audited financial report for 2011 be accepted as tabled. Seconded by Steve Boutlis..Carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: The President gave his Annual Report.
ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Was conducted by the Patron Laurie Drinkwater.
ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS: Was conducted by the re-elected President Kevin Leadbetter. All members of the Management Committee and Office Bearers will appear in Ricochet.
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR: It was moved by Steve Boutlis that Frank Redpath be appointed as Auditor for the Sub-branch. Seconded by David Fiechtner..Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY SOLICITOR: It was moved by Kevin Leadbetter that Alan Parry be appointed as Honorary Solicitor. Seconded by Alan McLean..Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF PATRON: It was moved by Kevin Leadbetter that Laurie Drinkwater be appointed Patron. Seconded by Col Parkin….Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAPLAIN: It was moved by Shady Lane that Arthur Fry be appointed as Chaplain. Seconded by David Fiechtner..Carried.
APPOINTMENT OF CEREMONIAL OFFICER: It was moved by Steve Boutlis that Barry Kirby be appointed Ceremonial Officer. Seconded by Alan McLean..Carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS;
Management Committee now Bi-monthly next meeting March
The Sub-branch is to talk to Maroochy RSL re conducting training courses and improving ties with the RSL.
CLOSURE: There being no further business, the President declared the meeting closed at 1127 hrs.
2 comments
could you please tell me how you conduct your AGM in regards to voting in the various office bearers. I am interested to know whether or not you mail out ballot papers or nomination forms etc.
we have an AGM coming up and am concerned that members who live a long way from our immediate area do not get a voice simply because they don’t know the AGM is on so therefore don’t know who has nominated for what.
also do you have a returning officer.
Hi, we include a nomination form with our ricochet newsletter in December and there are forms at our drop in centre. There would be no reason why we could not attach a copy when we send out our Headsup and we would if requested. nominations have to be returned to the secretary at least 14 days prior to the AGM