IWD ASSOCIATION (SA) INC IS A VOLUNTEER GROUP OF WOMEN WHO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EACH 8TH MARCH WITH A COMMUNITY EVENT International Women’s Day Association SA inc ` MembershipINTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY COMMITTEE OF SA INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017-2018 7.05 - 8.05 pm Tuesday 16 August 2016 94 Henley Beach ROad, Mile End Current members are entitled to: Present• Vote: at General Meetings Anita Da• Beutzenberg, eligible for Anne election Steng, to theAnnie Management Francis, Betty Committee Paech OAMand associated, Chelsea ofcesLewis, Chelsea Macauley, Cynthia Vallejo, Elvira De Stefano, Frances Bedford MP, Gautami Patel, Gianna Vorrasi, Gilda Campbell, Gosia Skalban OAM, Heather Paterson, Helen Pointon OAM, Janet Giles, Joan Russell, I wish to become a member Karen Ashford, Kate Henderson-Wilson, Margaret Flint OAM, Maria Binder, Maria Johns, Marilyn Rolls, Maylene(please Loo, provideMilenka your Vasek preferredova, Monica contact Chiappe details), Nevena Simic, Perla Soberon-Brittle, Polly Perkins, Rochelle Woodley-Baker, Shannon Taheny, Sue Dyer, Sue Gredley, Tammy Franks, Toni Jupe, VahedehName Mansoury, Veena Madan, Yolanda Evans. (Minutes taken by Elvira / Sue G.) Address ApOlOgies: Claudia Cream OAM, Glenys Jones, Hon Kelly Vincent MLC, Leesa Vlahos, Hon Michelle Lensink MLC, Miriam Silva, Sandra Dann, Rachel Sanderson MP, Rosa Colanero OAM, Post Hon code Susan Close, Minister for Education and Child Development, Vanessa Swan, Zita Adut Ngor, Hon. Zoe Bettison, MP. Phone WelcOmeEmail by President Toni Jupe - Acknowledged the traditional owners of the land we met on - I Explainedwould like brieflyto support the aimsthe IWD and Luncheon purposes by of IWD (theme “ordinary women doing eXtraordinary things”), and (Please tick all appropriate boxes) - Introduced the Panel Filling any casual vacancy on the Panel DiscussiOn: Women WhO Matter Joining the Marketing sub-committee Management Committee The Panel comprised Janet Giles, Chelsea Lewis and Joan Russell. (Sandra Dann was an apology). There was a Joininglively discussion the Fundraising of the sub-committeetopic including questions fromI can the obtain floor. (or become) a sponsor Minutes of previous AGM 18/8/15 Joining the Luncheon organisation Joining in at working bees The minutes weresub-committee made available to be read and the President priorinvited to thequestions. Luncheon Motion to accept moved by Helen Pointon, seconded by Monica Chiappe. Motion passed. If accepted for membership, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of IWD Association President’s(SA) Inc. RepOrt Please refer to the 2017 Constitution on our website http://iwdcommitteesa.org.au/ The report was made available to be read and the President invited questions. (Please sign and date) Motion to accept moved by Vahedeh Mansoury, seconded by Shannon Taheny. Motion passed. Treasurer’sSignature Financial Report Date Sue read out a short report and the audited Financial Statement was made available with the agenda. Sue invited questions. Motion to accept moved by Monica Chiappe, seconded by Gosia Skalban. IWD Association (SA) Inc. 1 PO Box 488 Torrensville Plaza SA 5031 [email protected] ABN 18 959 399 271 There is currently no fee for membership Motion passed. ElectiOn Of Office bearers Frances Bedford MP, as Returning Officer, declared all IWD Committee positions vacant. Call fOr nOminatiOns Nominations called for President. Joan Russell was nominated by Toni Jupe, seconded by Monica Chiappe. Joan accepted the nomination and was elected unopposed. Nominations called for Vice President. Gilda Campbell self-nominated and was seconded by Perla Soberon-Brittle. Gilda was elected unopposed. Nominations called for Hon. Secretary Maria JOhns self-nominated and was seconded by Shannon Taheny. Maria was elected unopposed. Nominations called for Assistant Secretary Heather Paterson was nominated by Maria Johns, seconded by Sue Dyer. Heather accepted the nomination and was elected unopposed. Nominations called for Hon. Treasurer Sue Gredley was nominated by Joan Russell, seconded by Gautami Patel. Sue accepted the nomination and was elected unopposed. Nominations for Committee Members Chelsea Macauley Nevena Simic Cynthia Vallejo Polly Perkins Elvira De Stefano Rosa Colanero* Gautami Patel Shannon Taheny Gosia Skalban Sue Dyer Helen Pointon Toni Jupe Kate Henderson-Wilson Vahedeh Mansoury Miriam Silva Veena Madan Monica Chiappe Yolande Evans *Rosa Colanero was nominated in her absence and had previously indicated that she would accept the nomination. All other nominees accepted, and were elected unopposed. The incoming President Joan Russell congratulated all elected committee members. Joan formally thanked Toni for her 12 years’ service as President, with acclaim from the floor. Other Business The proposed resolution that the new Constitution be endorsed by Committee Members present was deferred until a future general meeting. The meeting closed at 8.05pm. 2 .