GBACC Annual General Meeting 2016 & General Meeting March 28th
From the President:
It is all happening folks and I am feeling more and more confident that we can deliver the 45th National Bottle and Collectables Show, Geelong in October, 21,22, 23, 2016.
The committee is working hard to get the groundwork in place and it will be an all hands on deck approach. Building up our funds to achieve this and ensure the future of GBACC in the years after the event is our initial priority.
Stan Bee’s generous donations of 5 bottles for tender, is a great start. Thanks is not enough. Tenders close 8pm on the night.
Sourcing items, though GBACC for the Roycroft auction is another one. We keep the sellers commission on 50 items.
We are still looking for Sponsors for the National. Any ideas welcome.
We still require Stall holders for the May Swap & Sell Day and the National as well.
Memberships.
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 to David or Allan is still OK. Also there is an opt in if you want to receive newsletters electronically to save costs. Our fees have been revenue neutral at best and Australia Post and printing have pushed this to a negative, hence the very reluctant increase in fees to base $30.
GBACC Annual General Meeting 2016
We must first hold our AGM and I have indicated that I would continue this year as President to see the national through and consider the future after that. Noel Dawson is in the same position as Vice President. Allan Snowden is continuing as Treasurer, Cam Ward as newsletter editor. We really need a new secretary!
Website
David Bruce will help us create a new website. Apparently the Google site isn’t suitable for what we want. He, and Tony Keunan will boost up the site and along with our brand new Facebook page, launch us into the web and reach out to those collectors, young and not so young, who aren’t in clubs, and communicate with them. Who knows, some may become members! We must seriously start looking at recruiting members to ensure the future of GBACC.
Looking forward to a great AGM, bring along your latest finds and purchases, a mini display and share your passion for this great hobby with us.
Cheers in Collecting.
David Smith
President GBACC 0419434306