2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Western Sydney Region

Veteran Golfers Association

               Sponsored by:   The Richmond Club

                 NSWVGA

MINUTES OF THE 13th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

held on Wednesday 24th November 2021 at Leonay Golf Club

1. PRESENT:  

 DUNHEVED:          Greg Burke, Peter Watson

GLENMORE:          Malcolm Dean, 

LEONAY:                Noel Rowsell (VP), Bruce Baker

PENRITH:                Russell Cruickshank, Phil Tunchon,

                                               Luke Hannon

RICHMOND:           Noel Byles (VP) 

SPRINGWOOD:      Rick Paynter, 

STONECUTTERS:   

WALLACIA:           Mick Toohey (Auditor)

PRESIDENT:           Les Knox

SECRETARY/         Judy Jordan

TREASURER:                                      (14 members present)

APOLOGIES: Wayne Beesley, Richard Doyle, John Lovatt (VP), Mick Crock, Robert Chruszcz Peter Tallack, Mark Mostyn, Kim Stockbridge (VP), Brett Bellis and  Martin Berg

Moved Rick Paynter, seconded Phil Tunchon, and carried, that apologies be accepted.

President Les Knox warmly welcomed all Delegates, in person, to the 13th AGM and declared the meeting open at 2pm.

2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM (4.11.20)

The Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting, having been circulated to all delegates, were taken as read and were a true and accurate record. Moved by Noel R, seconded by Noel B and carried unanimously that these Minutes be adopted as written.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Noel R asked how the history of WSRVGA was proceeding.

Noel B: Still waiting for response from Richmond Club CEO. Hoping to have this by the end of the year.

3. EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

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

Les highlighted the following points:

• Sponsorship from  Richmond Club of WSRVGA for 10years, $3000 per

 year as well as Stroke Play Championship.

• NSWVGA  is beginning talks to amalgamate with VWGANSW. Les has 

been asked to lead this. If it is successful, Veterans age may have to drop to 50.

The Publicity Officer’s Report has previously been circulated to all Councillors and the Executive. It was moved by Rick Paynter, seconded by Greg Burke and carried that his report be taken as read.

Noel highlighted the information available on the WSRVGA Facebook page.

Les: There is a need to update the WSRVGA website. It was agreed that Les, Judy and Russell talk after the meeting.

4. ADOPTION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT:

Les thanked Mick on the incredible job he has done again on presenting such a detailed report. Copies were available for all present.

It was moved by Bruce Baker, seconded by Phil Tunchon, and carried unanimously that the Audited Financial Report be adopted.

5. ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE:

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

President- Nomination Les Knox, Proposer John Lovett, Seconder Kim Stockbridge. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that Les Knox has been elected. 

Vice President- Nomination Noel Byles, Proposer Judy Jordan, Seconder John Lovett. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that Noel B has been elected. 

Secretary/Treasurer- Nomination Judy Jordan, Proposer John Lovett, Seconder Noel Byles. As there were no other nominations, Judy has been elected. 

Vice President- Nomination John Lovett, Proposer Les Knox, Seconder Kim Stockbridge. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that John has been elected. 

Vice President- Nomination Noel Rowsell, Proposer John Lovett, Seconder Noel Byles. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that Noel R has been elected. 

Vice President- Nomination Kim Stockbridge, Proposer Les Knox, Seconder Noel Rowsell. As there were no other nominations, Judy declared that Kim has been elected. 

On behalf of the meeting, Les congratulated all Executive appointees for 2022.

6. ELECTION OF AUDITOR:

Mick Toohey indicated that he was unable to accept the nomination for Auditor.

Noel R expressed a vote of thanks for the work he has done for the Association.

As there were no other nominations, the position was left vacant.

Noel R to seek information re another auditor.

7.Open Forum – General Business

Items for discussion transferred to Special Council Meeting following AGM

Meeting closed at 2.35pm

Judy Jordan

Secretary/Treasurer