Dear ANZBA Members,
All members are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting which is to be held at the Settha Palace on Wednesday 3rd December, commencing at 6.00 pm, followed at 7.00pm by Sundowners. The AGM is an important occasion at which members may express their views and contribute to the Association's direction and activities during the coming year. The AGM will also elect the Board of Directors for the coming year.
This year the Board proposes some amendments to the ANZBA Constitution. The proposed amended constitution, along with a document detailing changes compared to the current version, will be forwarded to members for consideration no less than one week before the AGM.
Should you be unable to attend, it is important that you assign your proxy to another member representative who is able to be present on the day. It is essential that you nominate the person to whom the proxy is to be assigned. Proxy forms are attached and should be emailed to events@anzba.org by Monday 1st December 2008.
The AGM agenda:
1. Opening of the Meeting
2.
President’s Report for 2008
3.
Treasurer’s Report for 2008
4. Sponsor/Events Director’s Report for 2008
5.
Amendments to the Constitution
6.
Election of new Directors
7. Thanks to Outgoing Committee
8.
Welcome Incoming Committee
9. Meeting Close
We are seeking nominations for eight (8) Director positions, ie 2 new positions plus the 6 existing positions. Nominees are required to provide a brief bio on themselves by 19th November for distribution to the membership. The bio should include details about the nominee's position and employer, as well as a brief personal work history. These details should also be emailed to events@anzba.org.
Current Directors: Peter Albert, Lindsay Owler, Catherine Follett and Tilly Lewis will all be standing for re-election in their current positions. In order for Peter Albert and Tilly Lewis to nominate themselves for re-election to their current positions, the appropriate change to the Constitution needs to be passed prior to the election of the Board of Directors. ANZBA welcomes nominations for all Board positions.
Director Positions
President
The President will represent The Association at official functions and preside over The Association’s meetings.
Vice-President
The Vice-President will act as President when the President is unavailable.
Secretary
The Secretary will convene the Association’s meetings and take minutes, recording any resolutions of the Board. The Secretary will keep up to date membership records and will be responsible for the day to day management activities of The Association
Treasurer
The Treasurer will be responsible for The Association’s finances.
Communications and Marketing Director
The Communications and Marketing Director will be responsible for the communications between members and the board as well as marketing The Association to the broader community and stakeholder group.
Events / Activities Director
The Sponsorship and Activities Director will arrange the social functions for The Association.
Membership and Sponsorship Director (This position is created by splitting the responsibilities of the current Events/Sponsorship Director)
The Membership and Sponsorship Director will maintain membership records and a listing of The Association’s sponsors and ensure sponsors are recognised at The Association’s events. She/he will also seek sponsorship for the Associations events and seek to enhance the membership.
Social and Community Director
(This is a new position) created to lead the Associations intended growth into supporting community and socially related activities.
Peter Albert
President
ANZBA - Laos
Further information please Tilly Lewis at events@anzba.org
Phone: +856 20 5514 121
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