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International Police Association

Sunshine Coast Sub Region.

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the 16^th August 2010 at Palmwood.

Members partook of an evening meal during the course of the meeting.

Members Present:-

Paul Whiteley, James Laird, Mike Needham, Robert Murphy, Bob Matthews, Dennis Mc.Guinness, Steve Maney, Klaus Hempfing and Neil Behm.

Guests

Dianne Whiteley, Esther Laird, Deanna Needham, Bev Murphy, Desley Matthews, Margaret Mc.Guinness, Marion Hempfing, Denise Behm.

Apologies

John Walker, Margaret Williams, Barry Shaw, Greg Rainbow, Russell Davis, Daryl Livermore,  Murray Lyons, Mike Dwyer, Norm Tenthy, Lorenzo Ricato, Denis Campbell, Steve Westby, Ken Murphy, Bardyn Halliday, Mal Holst Barrie Lambert and Bruce Mc.Kinnie.

I received late apologies after the meeting, from Jock Alcock and Warren Doughty

Secretary, Paul Whiteley, being the only member of the current Executive present, welcomed everyone, and thanked them for attending.  He then asked Neil Behm if he would chair this meeting.

Chairman, Neil Behm opened the meeting at 7 pm and welcomed all present.  He advised members of the apologies and asked if there were any others.  He then requested members to sign the appearance book.

Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on the 30^th August 2009 were confirmed on the motion of, Mike Needham, Seconded James Laird.

Carried

Business arising from the minutes: Question on the outcome of enquiries into becoming a Region; advised it was not being considered by National at this time, and no further approaches had been made.

Question in relation to Regional Treasurers comments about increase in Sub Region allowance: Paul advised that Lorenzo had increased the allowance this year.

Treasurers Report:-

Paul advised that the Finances of the Sub Region had been audited with copies sent to Region and National.

Income for the year was $792.76, being members renewals $380.00, Region allowance $300.00, refunds for meals $112.60 and bank interest 16 cents.

Expenditure,  $780.65, being Wreath for Police Remembrance day $65.00, Members renewals $380.00 Entertainment (meal subsidies) $240.65, Consumables and Postage stamps $95.00.

Current balance in the bank $382.29.

Moved Paul Whiteley, Seconded Dennis Mc.Guinness that the Treasurers report be accepted.

Carried.

Election of Office Bearers

Chairman: Mike Needham                  Nominated by P. Whiteley, Seconded S. Maney.

Mike Elected as Chairman

Vice Chairman: James Laird               Nominated by S. Maney, Seconded D. Mc.Guinness

James elected Vice Chairman.

At this stage Neil presented Bob Matthews with a 20 year badge and certificate, followed by a lucky number draw. Six people received  prizes donated by Mike and Paul.

The election then continued.

Secretary / Treasurer: Paul Whiteley   Nominated by M. Needham, Seconded S. Maney

Paul elected.

Liaison Officer:  Bruce Mc.Kinnie nominated by R. Murphy, Seconded K. Hempfing.

Bruce elected.

Sub Editor:  Paul asked to again take on this roll and accepted.

Welfare Officer, James was asked to continue as Welfare officer and accepted.

Reception Officers:   Robert Murphy and Dennis Mc.Guinness were asked if they would continue as Reception officers and both agreed.

Correspondence: Normally this is not entered into at this meeting, but as there was no report from the outgoing Chairman, Paul read the letter of resignation from Lawrie, which indicated Lawrie’s disappointment with members attitude and non involvement within the Sub Region.

Paul was asked to write to Lawrie, thanking him for all the work he put into the Sub Region.

General Business. Klaus gave an insight into the rolls Associate Secretaries play in the IPA, this Sub Region having two, Jock Alcock and Klaus.  He reported on his work over the year.

Neil then handed the meeting over to the new Chairman, Mike, to close the meeting.

Next Meeting

Date and time and place of the next meeting will be notified by the Executive.

Meeting closed at 8.15 pm

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Servo Per Amikeco

Paul Whiteley

International Police

Association

Sunshine Coast Sub Region

www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au

e-mail pdcwhiteley@bigpond.com

Five Minutes Silence

August 2010

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

All members please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Sub Region will be held on Monday the 16^th August 2010.  The venue if the Palmwood Hotel, 28 – 34 Main Street Palmwood 4555.  The meeting will commence after gathering at the Hotel from 6.30 pm onwards.

I have booked an area in the Bistro of the hotel, and have to notify Staff of the number attending by Friday the 13^th.

Please, If you are planning to attend the meeting let me know by the 13^th.  If you are unable to attend I would like to receive your apology, to include in the minutes.  This shows that we still have a strong membership.

Some members have already replied, and to date we have 14 people attending.  An invitation has been sent to the executive members of the Region.

All Executive positions will be declared vacant on the night and an election held to fill the positions.  We will be looking for a new Chairman, as Lawrie has advised he will not be seeking re-election.  The other positions are: Vice Chairman, Secretary / Treasurer, Welfare Officer, Reception Officer(s), Police Liaison Officer & Sub Editor.  If you are interested in taking on any of the Executive positions please let us know.

Region AGM: The Region Annual General Meeting is to be held on Saturday 11^th September 2010 at the Black Forest German Restaurant, 196 Gladstone Rd., Highgate Hill.  The restaurant is opening early for IPA members to hold the meeting at 5 pm, The meeting will finish at 6 pm and the restaurant will open to the public.  Members are invited to remain for a meal.  Please RSVP to Daryl Green on email ipaqldsecretary@gmail.com

Last function we presented Neil Behm with his 40 year badge.  At our AGM we will present Bob Matthews with a 20 year badge and certificate.

I have been trying to get in touch with Kenneth Murphy:  I have emailed, sent him a letter and tried to call him on the phone as I have a 20 year badge and certificate for him.  The Phone rings and clicks off.  If anyone can contact Ken please have him get in touch with me.

I also Have badges for John Walker, who will be presented when next we see him.  He is travelling at present.

International Police Association Sunshine Coast Sub Region

www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au

e-mail pdcwhiteley@bigpond.com

Five Minutes Silence

July 2010

On Monday the 21^st June 2010 we held a meeting at Capones restaurant at Alexandra Headlands. Seven members and wives attended.  The food and prices were better that at Hot Pipis.  A raffle was held with wine being donated by yours truly.  The winners were 1^st Marion Hempfing 3 bottles,  2^nd Denise Behm 2 bottles and 3^rd Bob Murphy 1 bottle.  A meeting was conducted throughout the course of the evening, which worked in very well.

Due to the absence of Chairman Lawrie Newell, Neil Behm was presented with a forty year badge and certificate by Past Chairman Bruce Mc.Kinnie.

The photos show members at the dinner and Neil being presented with his certificate.

Region function held at Pepe’s Mexican restaurant on the 26^th June saw 26 people attend.  Darren Taylor and his wife were among the revelers at this function and all had a good time.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members please take note that the Annual General meeting of the Sunshine Coast Sub Region will be held on Monday the 16^th August 2010.  The venue is the Palmwood Hotel, 28 – 34 Main Street, Palmwood 4555.  We will gather from 6.30pm with the meeting starting once enough members are in attendance.

Dianne and I went to the hotel on Wednesday the 30^th June and made a tentative booking for the night for 20 people.  This is to be confirmed on the 8^th August.  The venue was suggested by members who have visited the establishment, and we strongly agree it is a suitable place to hold the AGM.

Lawrie has advised that he will not be standing for re-election.  This means we will require a new Chairman.  All office positions will become vacant and members are requested to consider taking on an executive roll.  Nomination forms will be sent out with the August Newsletter, but nominations will also be taken on the night.

If you have a story or message to insert into the newsletter please contact me.  If you have an article to put into the Police Down Under, please contact Jock Alcock.