Minutes of the 14th Annual General Meeting

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PRESENT: 

DUNHEVED Peter Watson, Paul Fairbrother

GLENMORE David Craig-Williams, 

LEONAY Bruce Baker, Robert Chruszcz

PENRITH Russell Cruickshank,

RICHMOND Noel Byles (VP), Chris Sharpe

SPRINGWOOD Mark Mostyn, 

STONECUTTERS Kim Stockbridge (VP)

WALLACIA Mick Toohey 

PRESIDENT Les Knox

SECRETARY / Judy Jordan

TREASURER:  13 members present)

1.APOLOGIES: Wayne Beesley, John Lovatt (VP), Peter Murphy, Brett Bellis and Jeff Donley

Moved Peter Watson, seconded Bruce Baker, and carried, that apologies be accepted.

President Les Knox warmly welcomed all Delegates to the 14thAGM and declared the meeting open at 2pm.

2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM (24.11.21)

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 Peter Watson, seconded by Russell Cruickshank and carried unanimously that these Minutes be adopted as written.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

History of WSRVGA has been published and congratulations to Noel Byles on an incredible job.

Election of Auditor: Ross Fowler & Co has accepted and produced this year’s report. Thanks to Peter 

Watson (Dunheved G C) for assistance with obtaining their service.

Moved by Noel Byles, seconded by Russell Cruickshank and agreed by all that these changes be adopted.

3. EXECUTIVE REPORT:

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

Les highlighted the following points:

· Thanks to Noel for his history of WSRVGA

· State level: death of Ian Vidler (President NSWVGA). Les is currently acting President till AGM on 7th December. Standing as President for 2023 only.

· Unfortunately, the ladies don’t want to amalgamate. Different organization with delegate in each club and run mainly metropolitan tournaments. Unfortunate as both groups have same outcome, provide Vets with opportunities to play golf and social interaction.

· Grass Roots Scheme has been canned. Little interest and seemed a waste of $10,000.

· Abolishment of $2/player levy imposed on Weeks of Golf.

· Medal of Medals. NSWVGA will continue to give clubs Medal and vouchers but play offs will not happen this year. Incoming committee to decide for 2023.

Moved by Noel Byles, seconded by Mark Mostyn and agreed by all that the President’s Report be adopted.

4. ADOPTION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT:

The report has still to be signed off by Ross Fowler. Les and Judy to sign and then it is returned to Ross Fowler. 

It’s a very comprehensive report and copies were distributed to those present.

Kim asked about costs. Les responded that we hadn’t been told but the suggestion was it would be only ’out of pocket issues’.

Robert asked what the total of $43,000 is intended for.

Discussion followed:

Les: Much of the money has come from sponsorship from Richmond Club and State Championships.

Russell: Money is needed to support any clubs who may have an incident.

Mark: Money from sponsorship only covers part of Interclub payments.

Mick: State Championships made a profit of $10,000a year.

Bob: If our mission is to promote Vets golf, how can we do it better?

Judy: recent article in the press regarding future of ClubGrants. More oversight needed.

Continue the discussion in 2023.

Moved by Noel Byles, seconded by Russell Cruickshank and agreed by all that the Financial Report be adopted. 

5. ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE:

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

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

President Les resumed the chair.

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

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

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

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

4th Vice President position is normally for Publicity Officer. There were no nominations from the floor.

Noel Rowsell will continue to assist with Facebook and other areas of publicity

On behalf of the meeting, Les congratulated all Executive appointees for 2023.

6. ELECTION OF AUDITOR:

Moved by Peter Watson, seconded by Russell Cruickshank and agreed by all that Ross Fowler & Co be retained as Auditor.

7. OPEN FORUM – GENERAL BUSINESS

Items for discussion transferred to Special Council Meeting following AGM

Meeting closed at 2.40pm

Judy Jordan

Secretary/Treasurer