Accept Financial Report as read:

1st Vice President’s Report:

Heather thanked Wendy Ganly, the Training Supervisor as well as the two assistant training supervisors – Helen Read and Tina Button. She also thanked the instructors for their efforts. She reported that the one-day workshop for instructors held at the Club was very successful. Finally, she thanked the members as well.

2nd Vice President’s Report:

Brendan reported that he was still working on the painting of the Club rooms. He also pointed out that the photos had been removed from the wall as he had used the wrong glue and they were falling down. Finally he said that the computers have been networked, they now had internet access and in the very near future we would have the Paypal system in operation.

Secretary’s Report:

Christine said that after 3 years in the position she was now retiring from the job.

Shop Manager Report:

No Report

Canteen Manager Report:

As Attached

Trial Secretary Report:

Tina Button - As Attached

Carole Sparkes - As Attached

Grounds Manager Report:

As Attached

Life Membership:

The President announced that the Life Member for 2015 was Brendan Jagtenberg.

Introduce the Returning Officer

It was announced that Lynn Klecka, the returning officer, was absent ill. After calling for nominations from the floor, Tina Button was announced as the returning officer. Nick Iannelli and Alex Shackleton were announced as the scrutineers.

Motion on the books in relation to increasing the Club fees:

“That membership fees be increased in line with the form attached.”

Discussion arising from the Motion:

Kathy Taylor spoke in favour of the Motion.

Maureen Hateley queried whether the three sections of the Motion would be addressed at the same time or whether each would be dealt with individually.

AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION:

“That the increase in Club fees would be for the members only and that items B and C be disregarded.”

Discussion Arising from the Amendment to the Motion:

Peter Dessent said that it was unfair that some people train more than one dog in a class at the same cost.

Alex Shackleton questioned Peter Dessent about whether he agreed with the increase of general members fees.

Christine Jagtenberg indicated that as a life member she was happy to pay a fee to train her dog.

All positions were declared vacant.

Tina announced the following positions:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

President: 1 nomination Bob Tunnicliffe Duly elected

1st Vice President: 1 nomination Heather Miller Duly elected

2nd Vice President: Nominations called for from the floor.

John Taylor

Nominated by: N. Tunnicliffe Seconded: C Jagtenberg

Duly elected

Treasurer: 1 nomination Kathy Taylor Duly elected

Secretary: 1 nomination Justine Steele Duly elected

Trial Secretary: 1 nomination Tina Button Duly elected

GENERAL COMMITTEE:

Canteen Manager: 1 nomination Nanette Tunnicliffe Duly elected

Equipment Manager: Nominations called for from the floor.

Sue Rowe

Nominated by: J. Convery Seconded: S. Hallsworth

Duly elected

Grounds Manager: 1 nomination Victor Douglas Duly elected

Shop Manager: 1 nomination Sam Hallsworth Duly elected

Social/Fundraising: 1 nomination Carolyn Walters Duly elected

Hall Manager: 1 nomination Wendy Eck Duly Elected

NON-COMMITTEE:

Training Supervisor: 1 nomination T. Button – withdrew her nomination.

Memberships Officer: 1 nomination Christine Jagtenberg Duly elected

Minutes Officer: 1 nomination Nanette Tunnicliffe Duly elected

Librarian: 1 nomination Robyn Youl Duly elected

Assistant Librarian: 1 nomination Diane Armistead Duly Elected

Newsletter Editor: No nomination.

Web Master: 1 nomination Brendan Jagtenberg Duly elected.

Tina thanked the scrutineers.

Meeting Closed: 9.15pm