Waipuna Hotel Mt Wellington, 26 August 2014
Meeting commenced 6:07
Present: Debbie Mayo-Smith, William Pike, Elias Kanaris, Pam Martin, Cam Calkoen, Gilly Chater, Kanuka Simpson, Louise Pagonis, Cath Vincent, Allie Mooney, Bill James, Helen Gwyn, Wanita Zoghby-Fourie, Roberta Budvietas.
On-line: Karen Boyes, Roydon Gibbs
Guests: Monique Knight and Nick Hindson
Apologies: Linda Guirey, Clare Feeney, Glen Sharkey, Martz Witty, Ron Scott, Frances Denz, Kerri Tilby-Price, Colin Clapp, Ralph Brown, Mike Handcock, Geoff Vautier,
Minutes last year AGM: Tabled as accurate. Moved to be accepted B James, Seconded E Kanaris
Matters Arising: None
Financial Report: Bill James presented the audited accounts and spoke to the efficiency and profitability of Christchurch. Also mentioned was the reduction in expenses by National over the last two years. Motion to accept: B James, Seconded Pam Martin Approved
National Speakers Association of New Zealand Incorporated – Annual Report2014
Audit report Nat Speakers 2014
Budget 2014: Presented. Discussed andpresented in conjunction with the motion proposed by B James on fees. Bill discussed that fees have not been raised in 11 years to his knowledge and that to deliver on Making It Happen Virtually and delivering better service will require some investment
Motion: The National Committee proposes to review fees for June 2015 with a possible increase of up to 5%.
Moved: B James, Seconded Debbie Mayo-Smith
President’s report: The President’s AGM Report
Constitutional amendment
4a. Membership (in national section)
(i) Membership of the Association shall be divided into six categories; namely Professional Member, Member, Provisional Member, Life Member, Honorary Member, and Industry Member.
3. (a) Membership (in chapter section)
(i) Membership of the Professional Chapters shall be restricted to, Professional Member, Member, Life Member, Honorary Member, and Industry Member.
Struck off and changed to
4a. Membership (in national section)
(i) Membership of the Association shall be divided into six categories; namely Professional Member, Member, Associate Member, Life Member, Honorary Member, and Industry Member.
3. (a) Membership (in chapter section)
(ii) (i) Membership of the Professional Chapters shall be restricted to, Professional Member, Associate Member, Member, Life Member, Honorary Member, and Industry Member.
Much discussion occurred around this motion and it was felt that with changes in induction of new members, changes internationally on membership and the fact that at the moment there was no obvious benefit or time frame to accredit, making a constitutional change at this time was not necessary so motion was withdrawn.
Pam Martin, Linda Guirey and someone from Christchurch will work to develop a process that works and make recommendations to National Committee at their meeting in October.
Nominations
National President: Bill James CSP
Senior Vice President: Elias Kanaris
Treasurer: Geoff Vautier
Secretary: Roberta Budvietas (Also Past President)
Committee: Linda Guirey, Wanita Zoghy –Fourie, Karen Boyes CSP
GSF Representative Mike Handcock with Elias Kanaris
All positions were filled and there was no need for an election so all nominations were ratified as elected.
General Business: There was no general business
Meeting closed 6:45 pm
