2020 AGM Minutes

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held on Wednesday 4th November 2020 at Leonay Golf Club

1. PRESENT

DUNHEVED: Wayne Beesley, Greg Burke, Peter Watson

GLENMORE: John Lovatt (VP), Malcolm Dean

LEONAY: Noel Rowsell (VP), Robert Chruszcz, Bruce Baker

PENRITH: Ian Forrester, Russell Cruickshank

RICHMOND: Noel Byles (VP) Jim Lyons

SPRINGWOOD: Rick Paynter, John Baker, Mark Mostyn

STONECUTTERS: Kim Stockbridge (VP), Brett Bellis

WALLACIA: Mick Toohey (Auditor)

PRESIDENT: Les Knox

SECRETARY: Judy Jordan

TREASURER: Chris Evans

(21 members present)

APOLOGIES: Richard Doyle, Mick Crock, Peter Tallack, Martin Berg

Moved Ian Forrester, seconded Noel Rowsell, and carried, that apologies be accepted.

President Les Knox warmly welcomed all Delegates to the 12th AGM and declared the meeting open at 2pm.

2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM (23.10.19)

The Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting, having been circulated to all delegates, were taken as read. It was moved by John Lovatt, seconded by Jim Lyons and carried unanimously that these Minutes be adopted as written.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Les mentioned that the history of the Association, being compiled by Noel Byles, is still in progress.

3. EXECUTIVE REPORT

The President’s Report, has previously been circulated to all Councillors and the Executive. It was moved by Bruce Baker, seconded by Rick Paynter and carried that his report be ‘taken as read’.

MATTERS ARISING:

Les wanted to make a slight addition to his report.

Chris Evans has been treasurer of the Association for many years, and a delegate to NSWVGA for a number of years. He has given incredible service to Veterans Golf, and was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from NSWVGA.

In response, Chris said it had been a privilege to work with the WSRVGA Executive team for the last eleven years. He commented on the incredible growth of Vets golf in Western Sydney. This was due to the participation of the clubs, a strong Executive team, and particularly to the leadership of President Les Knox.

Les has given great guidance which contributed greatly to the success of the State Strokeplay Championship over the last seven years.

He thought that Western Sydney was seen as a role model for running an Association especially as each club is able to run their own competitions, according to their situation.

4. ADOPTION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

5. ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE:

Les declared all Executive positions vacant. He handed the meeting over to  Secretary Judy for the election of the President.

President

Judy indicated that Les Knox had been nominated by Noel Rowsell, seconded by John Lovatt. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that Les Knox had been elected. Judy passed the meeting back to President Les.

Secretary/Treasurer

Judy Jordan nominated by Noel Rowsell, seconded by Kim Stockbridge.

The meeting carried the nomination.

4 Vice Presidents

Kim Stockbridge nominated by Les Knox, seconded by John Lovatt

John Lovatt nominated by Kim Stockbridge, seconded by Judy Jordan

Noel Rowsell nominated by Judy Jordan, seconded by Kim Stockbridge

Noel Byles nominated by John Lovatt, seconded by Les Knox

These nominations were all carried by the meeting.

Noel Rowsell is also to take on the position of Publicity Officer.

On behalf of the meeting, Les congratulated all Executive appointees for 2021.

6. ELECTION OF AUDITOR

Nominated by Chris Evans, and seconded by John Baker, Mick Toohey was elected as Auditor to the Association for 2021.

7. Open Forum – general business

Items for discussion transferred to Special Council Meeting following AGM

Meeting closed at 2.25pm

Judy Jordan

Secretary/Treasurer