AOCRA NQ ZONE
MINUTES OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT EIMEO SURF CLUB, MACKAY
Saturday 10TH September 2011
Meeting opened 5.35pm
NQ Zone Committee Present:
Tuki Brown
Shane O’Hara
Tania Moohin
Leigh Page
Jason Poppy
Lee Taylor
Julie Trueman
Darryl Thoroughgood
President
Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Committee
Club Delegates Present:
Tuki Brown
Leigh Page
Julie Trueman
Tony Trueman
Brett Gaia
James Dunn
Steve Mills
Linda Davis
Nora Pennefather
Rhys Morgan
Kellie Northey
Angie Corcoran
Maddy Agius
Debbie Johnson
Mark Nicol
Terry Kemp
Marty Strecker
Warren Ponmoon
Carl Schedlich
Chris Head
Angela Cooper
Cairns Beaches
Cairns Beaches
Capricorn Coast
Capricorn Coast
Coconuts
Coconuts
Coral Sea
Coral Sea
Hekili
Hekili
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Malanuka
Malanuka
Outrigger Whitsunday
Outrigger Whitsunday
Sunset Bay
Sunset Bay
The Dam
Townsville
Townsville
Proxies held:
Tuki Brown
Leigh Page
Julie Trueman
Tony Trueman
Brett Gaia
James Dunn
Tuki Brown
Leigh Page
Cardwell
Cardwell
Rockhampton
Rockhampton
Mission Beach
Mission Beach
Port Douglas
Port Douglas
AOCRA NQ ZONE
MINUTES OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT EIMEO SURF CLUB, MACKAY
Saturday 10TH September 2011
1. Minutes of previous meeting
Moved: Jason Poppy
Seconded: Nora Pennefather
CARRIED
2. Business Arising - Nil
3. Presidents Report
Tuki Brown
Before I start I would like to apologise if I have not mentioned your, club event or
team, as there are so many noteworthy contributions that people have made to
paddling in NQ Zone over the past 12 months.
First of all, a big thank you to all the members of the zone committee. It is often a
tireless job that receives very little thanks. Also need to mention the many other
paddlers from NQ zone who have helped with the running of regattas this season,
particularly the Hamilton Cup. This also includes that many paddlers and family who
have towed IRB’s or the zone trailer up and down the coast between regattas. NQ
Zone covers a rather large area, and without the assistance of all of these people the
sport would not exist (or at least in its current form). Also need to thank all the clubs
who hosted a regatta this season. As usual, they are the backbone of our sport.
A special mention to Tania Moohin for consistently passing on information to all
members and working tirelessly to manage the zones funds. This is an ongoing job
that is very time-consuming. Great to see the hats getting to clubs prior to the 2012
season – the zone hats are very distinctive and are great to see the majority of
paddlers wearing them at regattas.
The 2011 season saw the Dam Outrigger host their first regatta (which was very well
attended by all clubs in the northern part of the zone). For a club of around 15
registered paddlers they did a fantastic job. 2011 also saw the introduction of the
Hekili Great Barrier Reef Challenge, as a part of the Cairns Ironman. The event was
well run and supported by paddlers from the far north. The Marlin Coast challenge is
now in its fourth year and going from strength to strength, with a record number of
entries to date…. Lets hope for a strong 20-25knot SE for the race.
AOCRA NQ ZONE
MINUTES OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT EIMEO SURF CLUB, MACKAY
Saturday 10TH September 2011
The regatta season started strong, however the numbers of paddlers racing dropped
off significantly towards the end of the season. One of the tasks of the incoming
committee will be to look at ways to further promote racing in NQ Zone for the 2012
season. The 2011 season also saw a large increase in the number of OC1 & OC2
craft racing at regattas. This is great, and will only strengthen paddling in NQ Zone.
With the introduction of a refund for completing the coaching course (within a six
month time frame) it has been great to see more qualified coaches through-out most
clubs in the zone. A few clinics with expert paddlers where held in the 2011 season.
Further clinics (FOC for NQ Zone members) are necessary through the zone, and
that will be another challenge facing the 2012 committee.
With the decrease in number of paddlers attending the last couple of regattas (Hamo
included), I ask that club delegates look outside of their club, and work together for
the best outcome for Outrigger canoe racing in North Queensland. We have the best
of everything up here, and we need to make sure that we provide for a vast majority
of our paddlers with the racing / events that are available.
It has been a tiresome year and I would like to thank the clubs for their support
through-out the season. Looking forward to a great OC1/OC2 series and some fun
racing in 2012.
Moved: Terry Kemp
Seconded James Dunn
CARRIED
4. Treasurer’s Report & Audit Report
Moved: Terry Kemp
Seconded: Leigh Page
Acceptance of Audit report and Treasurer’s report
CARRIED
5. Election of Office Bearers
All committee members stood down and Tuki Brown declared all positions vacant,
and asked Shane O’Hara to chair the meeting
President
Only one nomination for President, Tuki Brown
Tuki Brown elected unopposed. Appointed to State Centre committee.
AOCRA NQ ZONE
MINUTES OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT EIMEO SURF CLUB, MACKAY
Saturday 10TH September 2011
Tuki Brown took over as chair.
Vice President
Steve Mills withdrew his nomination.
Only one nomination for Vice President, Shane O’Hara
Shane O’Hara elected unopposed. Appointed to State Centre committee.
Secretary/Treasurer
Tania Moohin elected unopposed. Appointed to State Centre committee.
Committee
Leigh Page elected unopposed.
Steve Mills elected unopposed.
Tony Trueman elected unopposed
Further nominations taken from the floor (all nominated and seconded)
Lee Taylor nominated from Sunset Bay
Darryl Thoroughgood from Malanuka
Jason Poppy from Townsville
Brett Gaia from Coconuts
6. Appointment of Auditor
Moved: Leigh Page
Seconded: Terry Kemp
To appoint SPS Audit for the 2012 Audit
Meeting closed 6.15PM
CARRIED