Veterans Golf Club of Victoria
Minutes of 67th Annual General Meeting held on Monday 8th February 2016 at Rossdale Golf Club
1. Opening
President Bernie opened the meeting at 1.15 pm and warmly welcomed all members present. It has been a very busy time preparing for this AGM, as we had to despatch 23 pages to all our members, whether by email or the post.
2. Apologies
Apologies were received from Barry Pollock, Grant Watson, Chris Donald, Daryl Gangell, Chris Proctor, Peter Charlewood, Gerry O'Connor, Hugh Churchward, Joe Cirnigliari, John Molloy, Reg Davey, John Currie, John Sutherland, Chris Tierney, and Terry Brownscombe.
3. Minutes
Bernie stated that the minutes of the 66th AGM had been widely circulated to all members and asked whether there were any matters arising from these minutes.
Moved: Lance Boland Seconded: Robin Miller
All those in favour - carried
4. Annual Reports
Bernie stated that all reports had also been fully circulated to each and every member and that he did not propose that they all be read out. Each report is attached.
President's Report
Bernie stated that 2015 had been a busy year for the committee and that much of our modus operandi had been modernised, updated and streamlined, for example our handicapping system and our Constitution. In particular, he mentioned that we had increased attendance at games and that was very pleasing. He thanked the committee for their tireless work and in particular, he thanked retiring Vice Captain Mike Bainbridge for all his input and wished him all the best in his future pursuits in the wider Basketball world.
Captain' Report
No questions were asked
Treasurer's Report -
No questions
Moved acceptance of Reports: Bernie Coyle Seconded: Alan Baker
5. Annual Subscription and Match Fee
President Bernie advised the meeting that the outgoing committee has recommended that the Annual Subscription and the Monthly Match fees remain the same as last year, namely $30 and $40. Fees for members playing at their home club will remain at $10 (cost of lunch).
He asked if someone would like to move a motion to that effect -
Moved: Peter Ross Seconded: Lindsay Quinnell
Carried
6. Revised Club Constitution
Last year there were a number of amendments suggested by members that have been incorporated, where appropriate. Whilst we were doing that, we took the opportunity to align the Constitution with the "Model Rules for an Incorporated Association" as included in the "Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 Section 3" that was issued by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Now all of that probably sounds terribly confusing, but it is not as bad as it may appear because a lot of it is updating terminology, renumbering and re-organising the Constitution as per the Act. All the changes have been summarised at the end of the Constitution to simplify the changes for you. As with the earlier Reports and minutes of the last AGM, every member of the Club has been sent a copy of the updated Constitution. Now I know that, being very astute people, you have all studied the Constitution closely, as it is compelling reading, if you like reading legal type documents - all 10 pages of it.
So I would therefore like to move acceptance of the revised Constitution.
Do I have a seconder? Jeff Taylor
Any discussion? None
Bernie put it to a vote -
Carried
7. Life Membership for Bernie Coyle
I will ask David Vine to speak to this matter.
His achievements are:
Joined in 2005
Captain: 2007 to 2010
President: 2013 to 2015 3 years
Club Champion: 2014
Age Trophy 2010: 55/69
David moved the motion
Seconded: Malcolm Turner
Carried
8. Election of Office Bearers for 2016
In accordance with Section 11 of the Constitution, all office bearers have resigned. All members were sent a nomination form for committee positions and we have received only one nomination for each position.
On that basis, Life Member Lance Bolam was asked to conduct the election for the 2016 Club President. Lance thanked Bernie for the opportunity to start the 2016 elections.
One nomination has been received for President and he is Bernie Coyle nominated by Gary Finnis and Seconded by Daryl Edward
There being no other nominees, I declare Bernie Coyle elected as President for 2016.
Congratulations to Bernie who now enters his 4th year as President, and on behalf of all members here today ,I wish you and the incoming committee continued success both on and off the golf course .
1. Bernie Coyle was nominated by Gary Finnis and seconded by Daryl Edwards. There being no other nominations Bernie was declared elected as President for 2016.
Bernie then resumed the Chair and thanked Lance for his assistance.
2. Gary Finnis was nominated for Vice President by Daryl Edwards and seconded by Laurie Comerford. As there were no other nominees, he was declared elected.
3. Donald MacDonald was nominated for prestigious position of Captain by Laurie Comerford and seconded by Ray Desmond. No other nominees, he was declared elected.
4. Harold Hayes is a new face for the Committee who was nominated as Vice Captain by Gary Finnis and seconded by Laurie Comerford. No other nominees, he was declared elected. Bernie asked him to join us up front.
5. David Vine was nominated as Treasurer by Ray Desmond and seconded by Bernie Coyle. No other nominees, he was declared elected.
6. Jeffrey Taylor was nominated as Secretary by Laurie Comerford and seconded by David Vine. No other nominees, he was declared elected.
7. Ray Desmond was nominated as Handicapper by David Vine and seconded by Bernie Coyle. No other nominees, he was also declared elected.
8. Daryl Edwards was nominated as Marketing Manager by Ray Desmond and seconded by David Vine. No other nominees, he was declared elected.
9. Finally, Laurie Comerford was nominated as Webmaster by Ray Desmond and seconded by Daryl Edwards. No other nominees, he was declared elected.
Bernie then congratulated all the new committee members, all of who were sitting on the top table. He expressed confidence in the 2016 Committee and said that he was sure that we would keep moving ahead this year as we have in 2015. He thanked them for nominating.
9. 9. General Business
Bernie asked if there was any General Business?
No issue was raised
10. Meeting Closed
He then wished all a successful 2016 and closed the meeting at 1.30 pm.