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September 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes

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Annual General Meeting

11 September 2024
Held at Lakeside Golf Club Camden

The meeting was opened at 6.45pm.

Welcome – Roland Blackstone, Vice President

Roland welcomes the life members, sponsors and panel. Confirmed Sandy Barlett is stepping out and going to focus on her role with IC Care. Confirmed that yesterday Roland went to a Lifeline Australia event. At the lunch in Sydney the day prior, the former opposition leader for the liberal party was present and shared the book, Profiles in Hope – John Brogden which talks about surviving suicide and ways to deal with it. Tonight’s topic is talking about serious things. If it’s the case that what resonates with members makes you feel uncomfortable or you need some time, feel free to leave room. Carl from Talk2me bro had cards with the details and numbers of service providers. Thank you to Sandy for putting the Panel together.

Sandy was brought up to say a few words. Sandy said ‘it wasn’t an easy decision to step off. It’s my turn to take my journey to the next level. I have been at IC Care for the last 13 years when I started as a board member. Three years ago, I became the Chair of the Board. I get quite emotional speaking about it as I am dealing with aged care recipients. We recently had a story on ACA with regards to Meals on Wheels, and have a petition going where I would ask for the members support in signing the petition. The Meals on Wheels services in Wollondilly have had to close their services because there is not enough funding.’

Roland presented Sandy with thank you gift.

Roland also thanked Anne for her contribution, in her absence and noted that we will arrange to have her gift provided to her.

Apologies

Ian Wolf – Tony Wolf & Son Quality Printers, Life Member
Jamie Job – Camden Mowing
Catherine Beh – Camden Wealth Advisers
Connor O’Neil
Tim Bryan – Greenfields Development Co PL
John Payne – Gregory Hills Hotel
John Gannon – Macarthur Lady Funerals
Serena Zarzour
Patrick Zarzour
Aaron Keft
Zoee Psaila – WIN Corporation
Raad Richards – Carrington Centennial Care Limited

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Returning Officer, Adriana Care welcomed members and advised how the process for the AGM would be conducted.  Josephine also congratulated the outgoing Board on a successful year.

Acceptance of 2023 AGM Minutes

Roland Blackstone asked for someone to move that the Minutes of the 2023 AGM be accepted.  Moved by Karina Rauch, seconded by Tony Perich and accepted.

2024 Financial Year Financial Report

Treasurer, Karina Rauch, presented the audited accounts for the 2024 financial year.  She thanked Wayne Hardy Smith for their co-operation in getting the audit completed for the AGM and advised they were a true and accurate record. 

Total income $136,587
Total expenses $142,583
Small deficit – prior year reserves of $24,111
Strong safety net of Board management
Net asset $124,258

The Report was moved by Lisa Hamilton, seconded by Sandra Bartlett and accepted.

Election of Board of Directors

Adriana declared the following positions vacant as per the Constitution.  Nominations were called, and received for all roles as follows:

  • President – Roland Blackstone of Marsdens Law Group
  • Vice President – Karina Rauch of Kelly Partners Accounting
  • Treasurer – VACANT
  • Secretary – Luisa Gaetani of Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
  • Director Membership – VACANT
  • Director Sponsorship – Jason Haworth of The Mortgage Tree
  • Director Marketing – Lisa Hamilton of Help2U

As only one nomination was received for all positions, Adriana declared that all these positions have been filled. 

The 2024-2025 Executive Board is:

  • President – Roland Blackstone of Marsdens Law Group
  • Vice President – Karina Rauch of Kelly Partners
  • Treasurer – VACANT
  • Secretary – Luisa Gaetani of Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
  • Membership Director – VACANT
  • Events Director – Rachel Elliott of Lansdowne Property Group
  • Sponsorship Director – Jason Haworth of The Mortgage Tree
  • Governance Director – Roland Blackstone of Marsdens Law Group
  • Marketing Director – Lisa Hamilton of Help2U
  • Meeting Director – Carla Upfill of Carrington Care

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Roland thanked Adriana for being the Returning Officer, she is a strong support.

Roland again recognised the contributions of the Directors who are retiring off the Board and those returning.  He acknowledged it’s been a difficult period of time and that the future is bright, opportunities are there, the new airport is there.  Very happy to be here and supporting members.  He also noted the casual vacancies.

Membership Update – Sandra Bartlett, Membership Director

New member introductions – Munch Express, Barr Property & Planning, Into Light

Member Spotlight promo draw for October 2024 general meeting – Hao Yurong (Holly) of Into Light

Sponsor Presentations – Lisa Hamilton, Director Marketing

  • Silver – Grimes Finance & Mortgages

Guest Panel

The Guest Panel were welcomed and introduced – Geraldine Dean, David Owen and Karl Palin:

  • Karl – Talk2me Bro – men’s mental health created to provide men with a safe male only platform to talk about their struggles. 3000 people commit suicide a year in Australia, 70% are men. There is a Camden Community catch up on 19 October 2024 at Julia Reserve in Oran Park – walk with me bro throughout the month of October – aiming to get a community to walk 65,000 km. Also on the front desk is a flyer offering 28 days free at Australians National Yoga Studio of the year and a discovery call with Karl.
    Charity – a non-government funded charity. In November, the Inaugural South West Sydney Gala. It’s a rough patch not a rough life.
  • Geraldine from Youth Solutions – raising profile for their organisation in our community. Mental health disorders, in youth. Access and equity in a provision of youth health, to assist them in learning information skills and ability to advocate for one’s own health.
  • David – Lifestyle & Sports – Physiotherapy specialises in chronic pain conditions. People who look after their physical health do better with mental health longevity reduced risk of disease, heart attack, diabetes, some forms of cancer. Burnout comes from chronic workforce stress, increased mental distance and negativity relating to work, reduced professionalism etc. the toll of burnout is a reduced quality of life in the moment but can reduce lifespan. How to overcome burnout is by being aware of physical and mental health, and scheduling an enjoyable activity that’s physical into your life and try to do something joyful every day.

Question time        

Each panellist was presented with a small thank you gift by Sandy Bartlett, and TGNBC donated $500 to each of the charities.

Lucky Door Prize

Gift pack from Lifestyle Sports Physiotherapy was won by David Johnson

Talk2Me Bro T-shirt was won by Tony Perich

Talk2Me Bro hoodie won by Colin Grimes

Closing Remarks – Roland Blackstone

Roland thanked everyone attending and supporting the AGM, the sponsors for their support and again congratulations to the incoming Executive Board.  He also thanked Garth Lewis (IT), Peta Borg (gift hampers), Kylie Lyons (Photography) and Tony Bonanno (Private Driver).

The next general meeting will be on October 9th at Menangle Country Club with guest speaker Dean Boxall, Australian Swimming Coach.

There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 9.00pm.