2015 AGM Minutes

NEWSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDEN 21^st November 2015

Meeting commenced at 5pm

Present: Mary Park, Karly Smith, Andrew Skeoch (Chair), Dave Stratton, Ros Hart, Saide Gray, Gary Gibson, Geoff Park, Genevieve Barlow.

Apologies: Janet Barker, Don Culvenor, Sarah Koschak, Kylie Richardson.

Guests: Monique Kerr, Lachie Park

Our guest speakers Monique and Lachie gave terrific presentations on their experiences growing up in Newstead, their travels and adventures since leaving school and some observations on the benefits and challenges of growing up in a small village regional setting.

Andrew thanked them on behalf of N2021 and gave them a small gift.

Reports

President Report provided by Andrew Skeoch. Andrew reminded the meeting of the N2021 Statement of Purpose.

Treasurers Report and Financial statements – provided by Kylie Richardson (presented by Mary Park) – attached.

Community Garden – Mary Park (report attached)

Newstead Railway Arts Hub – Andrew Skeoch

Renewable Newstead – Geoff Park (report attached)

Community Planning – Genevieve Barlow

Skate Park – No report.  Andrew Skeoch advised that things are progressing.

Election of Office-bearers

Andrew vacated the Chair. Lachie Park chaired election of committee.

All positions were declared vacant and nominations were called.

President – Andrew Skeoch nominated by Saide Gray, seconded Genevieve Barlow. Elected.

Treasurer – Kylie Richardson nominated by Geoff Park, seconded by Andrew Skeoch. Elected.

Secretary – Saide Gray nominated by Geoff Park, seconded by Gary Gibson. Elected.

The following ordinary Committee were elected: Genevieve Barlow, Mary Park, David Stratton, Gary Gibson, Ros Hart, Geoff Park and Don Culvenor.

The meeting closed at 7.27pm

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