Yandina Chamber of Commerce inc.
P O Box 308 YANDINA QLD 4561
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at the Yandina Bowls Club
Tuesday 13 September at 6.00 pm.
Present:Trevor Thompson, David Tidey, Pat Cordwell, Narelle Lemon, Tracey Grisanti, Liz Gaskin, Dennis Sutton, Jo Law, Jill Pawson
Guest: Tim McMenamin – Division 10 council candidate
Meeting’s Opening:Trevor Thompson (President) opened the meeting at 6.00pm.
Apologies: Cr Vivien Griffin, Don Turpie, Bob Robertson
Proxies: Received from Don Turpie & Bob Robertson appointing Dennis Sutton as Proxy.
Previous Minutes:The Minutes of September 2010 were circulated to the meeting. Moved by Pat seconded by Narelle that the Minutes of September 2010 as circulated be accepted. Carried.
Treasurer’s Report:Audited statement by the Treasurer was tabled along with a Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet as of 30 June 2011 certified by Greg Dunn of Greg Dunn & Associates Accountant. Profit for year $405.14.
Moved by Pat, that the Treasurer’s Report, as distributed, be accepted as a true record. Seconded by Trevor. Carried.
Election of Officers:The current office bearers vacated their positions and Trevor chaired the election process as he was not standing again. Nominations were called for the following positions:
Nominated bySeconded by
President:David TideyPat Cordwell Narelle Lemon
Vice President:Narelle LemonDennis SuttonPat Cordwell
Secretary:ACTING- Pat CordwellTrevor ThompsonDennis Sutton
Treasurer:Pat CordwellTrevor ThompsonTracey Grisanti
Committee member:Liz GaskinDennis SuttonTrevor Thompson
As the Secretary position was not filled Pat accepted to be acting secretary until a Secretary was found and approved at general meeting. All other positions were accepted
Appointment of Auditor:Pat moved that we appoint Greg Dunn to be our auditor again for year 2011-2012. Seconded by Jo. Carried
Signatories:New Signatories on bank account – any of ONE to sign so we can do internet banking mainly for the street Fair. Signatories to be Pat Cordwell, David Tidey and Narelle Lemon on both accounts.
Moved by Pat Cordwell, Seconded by Trevor Thompson. Carried.
Membership Fees:Membership fees to remain at $65.00 for the 2011/2012 financial year. Moved by Trevor, Seconded by Jo. Carrried.
Out going President report:Trevor said he has enjoyed being President but now felt it was time for a change and he wants to travel with Kath. He thanked his committee over the years and a special thanks to Pat. Trevor started the Community Forum meetings on a 3 month basis. This has been to the benefit of the town with all aiming for the same goals. Community groups can also voice their concerns and achievements.
The street scape has been one of the achievements of the groups working together with council. It had been on the agenda for quite a number of years and finally happened. Trevor thanked John & Tracey from the Timber Hut for their donation of and work towards the seating in the street scape area. These look really good and are often seen being used by the public.
Trevor wished the new committee and especially new President David, all the best and said it was time for new ideas.
All members thanked Trevor for his time as President and quality leadership. They wished him all the very best and safe journey in his travels.
Meeting closed at 6.30pm and General meeting followed.
Acting Secretary: Pat Cordwell
Signed as a correct record by President David Tidey
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