Geelong Bottle & Collectables Club AGM
Monday 27th March 2017, 7.30 pm
Upstairs, Barwon River Pavilion.
under the James Harrison Bridge,
near corner Barrabool Road & High Street, Belmont.
As we approach our 2017 AGM and my eighth year as GB&CC President I have talked about whether having a President for 8 years is a positive or not. I have also talked about the need for succession planning and why we should aim to have a younger person as a Vice President and other younger people on the committee. I have indicated that I would continue 2016 as President to see the National through and consider the future after that. After some thought and as long as the club is happy in the knowledge that I will be on 3 months leave in winter I will be happy to re-nominate. If someone else wants to have a go and nominate for President I would be happy to nominate for the Vice President role to help them.
Allan and Noel both have taken the treasurer and VP roles on a “if no one else will do it I will” basis as they will not see the club left in need. Noel Dawson is relinquishing the VP position to create a vacancy and we need more committee members. His ability to fill in as acting meeting chair and do the jobs others can’t do on committee is truly appreciated.
Please consider nominating for a committee role.
What a great evening Noel organised at the Queenscliff Maritime Museum with Peter Ferrier as guest speaker.
Our club funds have never been healthier and very soon we will start to plan our next show for 2018 and look at alternative venues.
Make sure we are all financial members for the big year ahead.
We can now pay by EFT as an option for those who can’t attend meetings . Cheque or cash on a meeting night or to David or Allan is still OK.
Member recruitment in 2016 was great but keep being positive about GB&CC and encouraging new members.
Cheers in Collecting.
David Smith
President
GBACC 0419434306