Western Saints inc.
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
Held at the Paddington Ale House
Scarborough Beach Road, Mt. Hawthorn
Saturday 28 February 2009
Attendance:
18 members in attendance, as per attendance record
Apologies:
Received from Ian Allen, Chris Johns, Christine Gilbert, Renae Gilbert, Jordyn Gilbert
Opening:
Kim Gilbert welcomed everyone to the meeting
Minutes of previous meeting:
Minutes of the previous AGM held on 3 February 2008 were recirculated. It was moved S Gibson, seconded S Lawrence that the minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.
Carried
Matters arising:
There were no matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda
President’s Report:
Kim Gilbert reported on the activities of the Western Saints during 2008 and proposals for 2009. Kim thanked members of the Committee for their work and support. Kim also referred to the contribution of Lew Mutch who had retired in August and acknowledged Barbara Horgan for her support in relation to the Robert Harvey autobiography.
Kim made a presentation to Lew Mutch on behalf of the Western Saints and the St. Kilda Football Club to acknowledge the contribution he has made over many years. Lew responded expressing his appreciation for the support from Western Saints members in WA and how much he enjoyed his involvement over the past 40 years.
Financial Report:
Marcus Wettenhall tabled his report which showed a balance of $6,257.42 as at 31 October 2008.
The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Lew Mutch, and seconded by Kira Harris.
Carried
Returning Officer’s Report
Kevin Graham stated there was no need for an election as there were four applicants for the four vacant positions, therefore all were declared elected.
Positions as declared for 2 year terms:
Helen Creed – Vice President
Committee:
Travis Satur - Committee member
S Gibson - Committee member
M Wettenhall - Committee member
It was noted that the four members of the Committee Kim Gilbert, Ian Allen, Kira Harris and Shannon Lawrence who did not stand for re-election still had one year of their 2 year term to run.
It was moved Kim Gilbert, seconded Lew Mutch that the Returning Officer’s report be accepted and Kevin Graham be thanked for his services.
Carried
Motions on Notice:
The Secretary advised that there had been no motions received.
General Business:
Sponsorship
Stuart Gibson reported on several proposals for sponsorship.
Noise makers
New stickers
Kim also referred to the idea of polo shirts.
Lew Mutch reported on some of the previous sponsors and indicated that Retravision would continue to be involved.
Other Business:
There was some discussion about other suggestions for activities the Western Saints could be involved in. The idea of a “sign-up day” late in the year involving St. Kilda players was strongly supported.
Close:
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3:30pm. The President invited members present to stay for light refreshments.
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