Welcome to the 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM), as this meeting opens it is appropriate that we reflect on the recent passing of Bill Wormwell in January this year. Bill was our fourth member to pass away since our interception in 2012. Previous members that predeceased him were Richard Nairn, Claude Whillock and Gordon Barnes. Bill enthralled many of us with his stories of time spent in the bush and cattle droving. Bill will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. I know that Robert Stammers was especially close to Bill, often going fishing with him. On behalf of the shed members, I have expressed our condolences to his family. I also welcome all our new members who have joined since the last AGM. Our current financial membership has increased dramatically. I am advised by the Treasurer Peter Wilson that our financial position is quite sound, however there is the proviso, that we do have a number of accounts coming up in the near future and that we still need to judicious as to how we spend the finances. The main focus of the executive during the reporting period was to ensure that all the necessary requirements were met to have Toowoomba Regional Council Property Services approve the sheds’, building compliance and accordingly issue the relevant paperwork to occupy the building permanently. I am pleased to report that this was achieved. The focus now will be on improving our shed and the surrounding landscape. There are a number of tasks which will need to be prioritised, for example a storage shed for the timber, enclosure of the patio for the metal work area and the installation of the dust extraction system. In addition you will have noticed that several items of machinery and tools have been purchased to upgrade the standard of our existing equipment. This replacing or upgrading equipment will be an ongoing theme throughout the life of the shed and will only be achievable by the continued support of all members to actively participate in raising funds either through applications for grants, completing repair jobs and/or making items for members of the public, or conducting events such as BBQ’s at Bunnings etc. I would like to congratulate all members on a job well done over the last 12 months, most notably those members who worked tirelessly on the task of demolishing internal fitting and structures at the old CJR Plumbing Building for Metro Pty Ltd, which raised considerable funds for the Shed. Which enabled the shed to purchase some of the fore mentioned machinery. On behalf of all members, I thank you. Very shortly I will declare all positions on the executive committee vacant, but before I do, please be aware that a new position of Welfare Officer has been created. It has become apparent, particularly over the last 12 months that such a position is vital to keeping all members informed of the welfare of members in order to visit and/or assist them in whatever way possible during times of absence, illness or hospital stays etc. To a degree, some members have kept us informed, about those members who have not been able to attend for whatever reason, but unfortunately some have slipped through the cracks. All positions of the executive committee are now declared vacant. Nominations for re-election or election for the newly created position of Welfare Officer, will now be called for: President Vice President Secretary/Assistant Secretary Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer Shed Coordinator/Assistant Shed Coordinator Welfare Officer I would ask that you extend your appreciation to all members that have stood down for a job well done, to allow the re-election to proceed and to congratulate those that are elected. If nominated for the position of President, I am willing to accept that nomination. This coming year holds a lot of promise and excitement in the forthcoming months On behalf of all members, I would like to extend our appreciate to Metroll Pty Ltd and Aussie Outdoors Shed and Patio’s for their support in being our major sponsors; without which we would not be in the position we are today. I now call upon Terry Ledbury to take the chair, whilst the re-election for vacancies takes place. Thank you. Richard Creagh
Highfields Mens Shed Inc. Annual General Meeting 13th March 2017 Minutes Meeting Opened 10am with a welcome by The President, Richard Creagh Present attached Apologies attached Resolved Apologies be accepted and leave granted Minutes of AGM 14/3/2016 – already posted and read by the Secretary Moved Rob Mitchell Seconded Terry Ledbury “That the minutes of the AGM held on 14/3/2016 be signed and filed as a true and accurate record” Carried Business arising from the minutes – nil Treasurers Report – Attached Question from Jim Watson on the weekly cost of keeping the Shed open The Treasurer did some quick calculations and stated it cost $100+ per week to keep the Shed open and operational. The Assistant Treasurer stated he collected about $40 per Shed day from Member contributions which left a weekly deficit of about $20 – 30. Moved Peter Wilson Seconded Graham Milson “That the Treasurers report be signed and filed as a true and accurate record of the Sheds annual financial position” Carried Presidents Report attached Moved Richard Creagh Seconded Eddie Johnson “That the Presidents Report be received and adopted” The President was thanked by acclamation The President declared all Management Committee positions vacant and vacated the Chair Terry Ledbury took the Chair and called for nominations for the position of President President Richard Creagh Nom. Tim Lincoln Sec. Ross Routley No further nominations – Richard elected unopposed Richard Creagh as elected President resumed the Chair Vice President Les Wildman Nom. Tim Buckley Sec. Rob Mitchell No further nominations – Les elected unopposed Secretary Rob Mitchell Nom. Eddie Johnson Sec. Peter Wilson No further nominations – Rob elected unopposed Treasurer Peter Wilson Nom. Rob Mitchell Sec. Eddie Johnson No further nominations – Peter elected unopposed Assistant Secretary No nominations To be appointed Assistant Treasurer Jim O’Brien Nom. Rob Mitchell Sec. Peter Wilson No further nominations – Jim elected unopposed Shed Co-Ordinator Eddie Johnson Nom. Rob Mitchell Sec. Les Wildman No further nominations – Eddie elected unopposed Assist Shed Co-Ordinator Tim Buckley Nom. Rob Mitchell Sec. Eddie Johnson No further nominations – Tim elected unopposed Welfare Officer Noel Wilcox Nom. Rob Mitchell Sec. Terry Ledbury (subject to Noels acceptance) Committee x 2 Mike Robinson nominated but declined Paul Hartas Nom. Eddie Johnson Sec. Mike Robinson Terry Ledbury Nom. Mike Robinson Sec. Gordon Robinson No further nominations Paul and Terry elected unopposed Auditor Contador P/L Nom. Peter Wilson Sec. Terry Ledbury No further nominations – Contador P/L appointed General Business Notice of Motion – displayed on notice board prior to meeting Moved Peter Wilson Seconded Eddie Johnson “That The Highfields Mens Shed Inc. attendance fee be increased from $35 to $40 commencing 1st January 2018” Carried following some discussion Meeting Closed 10.40am Next AGM 12 th March 2018
