ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
BERRY & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB INC.
St Luke’s Hall Berry on 19 August 2014
The meeting commenced at 8.25 pm following the end of the August monthly meeting of the BDGC. President
Penny Johnson welcomed 103 people including 95 members and eight visitors. There were 4 apologies.
Previous Minutes
The minutes of the August 2013 AGM had been previously circulated to all members via email and post. Penny
moved that the Minutes of the 2013 AGM be accepted as a true and accurate record, seconded by Hazel King.
Carried. There was no business arising.
President's Report
The President's report was presented by Penny and she outlined the activities and work of the club during 2013/14 –
a year which culminated in the BDGC being awarded Australia’s garden club of the year for 2014 by Garden Clubs
Australia. ((Penny’s full report is available in the electronic archives)).
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Mary Seelis presented the 2014 Treasurer’s Report. The independently Audited Report for 2014 had been
distributed electronically to all members. Mary said the highlight of the year’s activities was that the club made a
profit of more than $6,100. Mary moved that her report be accepted and that the auditor for the coming year be
H&R Block. The motion was seconded by John Edmonds. Carried
Club Activities Reports
1. Richard Wiseman thanked all those volunteers who had contributed to the upkeep of the David Berry
Hospital garden during 2013/14. A fantastic effort by all those involved and the results are very much
appreciated by the staff and the patients at the hospital.
2. Trish Knevitt reported that volunteers have been working at the Courthouse for 14 years. They meet weekly
in summer and twice a month in winter to ensure the grounds are attractive for functions, thereby bringing
in funds for the Courthouse Conservation Committee. Thanks were given to her team, especially to Bob
Croker for pruning the roses, the Heaths for help with the camellias and to the “mulch movers”.
Outgoing Committee
Penny presented the retiring committee members to the membership and thanked them all for their outstanding
contribution to the club in 2014.
As this was her last meeting as President of the BDGC Penny was given a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the club by
Jennie Moors and received much applause from those attending.
Election of Officers for 2014-2015
Penny welcomed Marilyn Thomas, the Garden Clubs Australia zone coordinator, to conduct the election of office
bearers for 2014/15. Marilyn declared all positions vacant. She then reported that there was a sufficient number of
nominations to fill the available vacancies. Therefore, no election would be necessary. She read out the names of
the following:
President
Denis Simond
Vice President
Margaret Street
Secretary
Gail Paton
Treasurer
Mary Seelis
Committee Members: Marcia Miller, Robyn Simond, Kay Jarrett, Robin Brooks, Tony Hampson. Hazel King.
Conduct of the meeting was then handed back to the President who declared the 2014 AGM closed and invited
everyone to attend the AGM supper prepared by the volunteers.
The meeting concluded at 9.25 pm.
President:
23 August 2014
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