THE RETIRED VICTORIAN PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION INC.
Reg. No. A0029510Y ABN 58 527 863 116
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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING No. 23
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2011 at 11 A.M.
at
ANZAC House 4 Collins Street, Melbourne
President David Tydeman opened the meeting and welcomed those present. He reported that due to ill health Committee Member Brian Williams had tendered his resignation.
Apologies –
Minutes of the Last Meeting
It was moved that M. Reid, Seconded by J. Bone that the minutes of the A.G.M. be corrected to record that the Association was established 23 years ago, not 27 years as recorded in the minutes. - Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report –
R. Dennis moved that the report be accepted. Seconded J. Ragas. – Motion Carried
Membership Report –
Some people have as yet not paid their annual subscription. New members E. Brerton and A. Dash who were in attendance were welcomed.
Newsletter Report
John Ragas was congratulated on the production of the 50th edition of the Association’s Newsletter. John has produced more than half of these newsletters. John requested that members submit articles or suggest topics for publication. John invited members to submit articles related to Ethical and Moral issues which they believe could be of benefit to the young of today. It was also suggested that most teachers of our vintage had taught in country schools early in our careers and that articles around this area of our teaching may be of interest.
Excursion Report
Due to the high cost of hiring buses there have been no excursions of late. Members were encouraged to suggest suitable low cost excursions.
Council of State Retirees’ Association Report
Ray Dennis responded that items being pursued were (a) the push for a retiree to be appointed as a member of the fund as there are few employees remaining in the fund to represent members on the Board. (b) that as voting in Federal and State elections is compulsory that a postal vote be automatic for all voters aged 70 and over and (c) the continuing concern over the installation of Smart Meters.
General Business
Thanks was expressed to Margaret Reid for taking Committee Meeting minutes on behalf of the Secretary who has been absent due to overseas travel. President David invited all members to take a copy of the Draft Copy of the Rules of the Association which were placed on tables. Comments and suggestions from members were invited. The revised rules to be verified at the A.G.M. David also paid tribute to the fine work of Vern Wilkinson in reviewing the Rules and on behalf of members expressed thanks.
There being no further general business the meeting was closed.
David then introduced guest speaker Major Jim Barry, who spoke about the annual Anzac Tour which is available to Victorian Year 9 and 10 students.
The next meeting will be the A.G.M which will be held on Thursday 17th May 2012.