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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre

Annual Report

2010

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NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE INC.

Statement of Purpose

1. To highlight the significant role of aviation in the ongoing development of Nhill

2. To research and record the history of the RAAF Air School in Nhill from 1941 – 1946

within the broader context of Nhill’s aviation and aerodrome history

3. To collect Air School artefacts to display in secure premises

4. To acquire and restore an Avro Anson aeroplane, leaving it as a legacy to this and

future generations.

Management Committee 2010

President: Rob Lynch

Vice President: Len Creek

Secretary: Joan Bennett

Treasurer: Lesley Stephan

Trevor Borgelt

Max Carland

John Deckert

Graham Drage

Mick Kingwill

Merv Schneider

Chris Weeks

Nathan Wheeler

NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE INC.

Incorporation Number A0053781Z

Postal Address: PO Box 42, Nhill 3418.

President Rob Lynch, Vice President Len Creek, Secretary Joan Bennett, Treasurer Lesley Stephan.

Committee members: Trevor Borgelt, Max Carland, John Deckert, Graham Drage, Mick Kingwill, Merv Schneider,

Chris Weeks, Nathan Wheeler.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Meeting to be held Thursday 18th November, 2010

Location: Soldiers’ Lounge, Clarence Street, Nhill

Time: 7.30 pm.

AGENDA

1. Opening and welcome

2. Apologies

3. Confirm Minutes of Inaugural Meeting

4. Receive President’s Report

5. Receive Treasurer’s Report

6. Nominate Auditor for 2011

7. Elect Committee members for 2011

8. Set membership fees for 2011

9. Special Resolution: ‘That the meeting considers and adopts the Constitutional changes as

recommended by the Management Committee.’ (Amendment recommendations attached.)

10. Closure

Nhill Aerodrome Memorial

Minutes of the meeting held November 9th, 2008 at 3.00 pm, Nhill Aerodrome to gauge interest in pursuing a

memorial to showcase the rich history of the Aerodrome.

Attendance: Cr Joan Bennett, Cr Michael Gawith, Anne Champness, Grace Coulson, May Craig, Brian

Farmers, Max Carland, Len Creek, Mike Kingwill, Nathan Wheeler, Merv Schneider, Gary Sherwell, Ken

Schultz, Jean Schultz, Alex Bywaters, Fred Webb, Bruce Etherton, Chris weeks, Darrell Hall, Ian Wheeler, Bob

Korreng, Gary Jones, John Schmidt, Rob Lynch, Tom Lynch , Jo Ussing, Don Kube, Julie Atkin.

Apologies: Kevin O’Reilly, Max Davey, Jenny Graham.

Welcome – Don Kube.

This meeting was called by M. Kingwill, R. Lynch and D. Kube to establish community interest in setting up a

memorial to the RAAF Base at Nhill including local personnel and perhaps aviation in general. They

acknowledged the huge amount of work already done in this area by the Nhill Lions Club, Historical Society,

RSL and many individuals.

It is hoped that a new group would be able to draw on the knowledge. M. Kingwill has an amazing collection

of memorabilia and information; certainly enough for a display. He would not be the only local with

artefacts relating to the RAAF base. Nhill has a lot to offer and this venture could add substantially to it

many attractions.

D. Kube then invited four guest speakers to share their experiences.

Guest Speaker Max Carland – Early recollections of Nhill Aerodrome.

The first aerodrome in Nhill was at the top of Dimboola hill, followed by Blackwood’s paddock near the

Netherby Road. When Amy Johnson landed her plane in Nhill in 1932 a crowd of approximately 1000 people

greeted her.

The 1935 Air Race which refuelled at Nhill was won by Reg Ansett and Nell Littley has a book signed by

every pilot in that race. Max has no memories of the RAAF base in Nhill as he enlisted in the RAAF in 1942

and left Nhill.

Guest Speaker Merv Schneider – RAAF Base.

As early as 1937 Nhill’s aerodrome was well used. It was a good flat airstrip and DC3s would land to refuel.

As tensions increased overseas an Air Training Corps was established for anyone over 16. RAAF personnel

waiting to be called up helped out at the Training Corps and probably led to the high intake into the RAAF

from Nhill.

At the beginning of the War the Number 2, A.N.S. Astro Navigation School was established at the aerodrome.

Following the Japanese invasion of Australia, the No 2. Operational Training School was established at the

aerodrome.

Merv flew Liberators during the war and is in contact with a group of people in Werribee who are restoring a

Liberator. So far it has been 20 years of hard work and a cost of about $1.5 million.

Guest Speaker Brian Farmers – Current user of the Nhill Aerodrome.

Brian informed the group that after the war Max Carland went on to become a voluntary Flying Instructor

with the Wimmera Aero Club and is one of only two life members. Brian commented that it is not unusual

for people to drive into the aerodrome looking for memorabilia or where relatives were stationed during the

war.

Guest Speaker Ken Schultz – Nhill Lions Club

The Nhill Lions Club had a project to put a plane on a stick close to the highway. The aim of this was to get

people to stop in Nhill and increase the economic benefit of through traffic. Although this project was

shelved in August 2008, the Lions would support any future project. Ken also acknowledged ongoing

support from the Rotary and Apex Clubs.

These Aims and Goals were presented to the group.

AIM: To create a memorial to the RAAF Base at Nhill

SHORT TERM GOALS: To display the material already available in an appropriate venue for public viewing.

LONG TERM GOALS: To purchase items of interest and perhaps an Avro Anson wreck and restore it to non-

flying condition.

To find a building in which to carry out that restoration, this will eventually be the display centre.

Comments were then invited from the group. A summary of the concerns and opinions is as follows.

-Don’t look too big for a start. Display existing memorabilia and build on what is available. There are plenty

of RAAF memorials/displays that don’t have planes.

-Sponsorships and grants are available but are not usually for purchase of buildings.

-While finance may be short, there is a huge wealth of experience and talent among Nhill residents. There is

also a huge amount of memorabilia in private homes and people may be willing to loan this to a memorial.

-Some members expressed concern about using non-genuine artefacts. Others expressed disappointment of

the lack of town support for previous projects.

-There are at least two books almost ready to be published. One on the RAAF base in Nhill the other on the

WAAF war effort.

-We need to preserve the unique history of Nhill’s aerodrome especially that of the war years.

Motion:

‘That this meeting recognizes the importance of the Aerodrome in the on-going history of Nhill, and supports

the creation of an aviation memorial with focus initially on the RAAF presence at Nhill from 1941 – 1946.’

The motion was supported unanimously and the following people volunteered to be part of a committee to

explore this motion more fully.

Rob Lynch, Mike Kingwill, Nathan Wheeler, Ken Schultz, Chris Weeks, Max Carland Don Kube, Len Creek, Jo

Ussing, Joan Bennett (yet to confirm), Merv Schneider (to be asked), and John Deckert (to be asked). Anne

Champness declined to be part of the committee but would be available to assist with grant/sponsorship

applications and liaison with council.

Meeting closed 4.30 pm.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

2008 - 2010

A public meeting was called by Rev. Don Kube, Rob Lynch and Mick Kingwill on 9th November 2008 to discuss their

mutual concern that history of aviation in Nhill and the WW2 Air Base established by the RAAF from 1941-1946

might be lost, leaving this and future generations unaware of their heritage.

Thirty people in attendance resolved unanimously ‘that this meeting recognizes the importance of the Aerodrome

in the on-going history of Nhill and supports the creation of an aviation memorial with focus initially on the RAAF

presence at Nhill from 1941-1946.’ A Committee was formed comprising Rev Don Kube, Rob Lynch, Mick Kingwill,

Joanne Ussing, John Deckert, Ken Schultz, Chris Weeks, Cr Joan Bennett, Len Creek, Nathan Wheeler, Max Carland

and Merv Schneider.

Twelve months later, 10th November 2009, the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre was an incorporated body with Don

Kube firmly established as President. Joanne Ussing served as foundation Secretary/Treasurer until 9th July 2009

and Joan Bennett was then appointed to both positions. In November 2009 Joan Bennett resigned as Treasurer.

Lesley Stephan was appointed to the Committee and accepted the Treasurer’s position, and Joan Bennett

continued as Secretary. Ken Schultz earlier resigned his committee position, and Trevor Borgelt was elected in

November 2009.

In February 2010 the NAHC suffered a great loss with the death of the Reverend Don Kube, an inspirational and

greatly respected President. Don was a true leader who moulded and consolidated the group, setting in place a

solid foundation for the future. In March 2010, Vice President Rob Lynch was elected President and Len Creek

Vice President.

The Avro Anson Restoration Project:

In Feb-March 2009 President Don Kube met Graham Drage of Lah (Warracknabeal district). Their casual meeting

had huge ramifications for the NAHC. Some years before, Graham, a pilot and flying instructor had purchased the

remains of an Avro Anson aeroplane to save it from further destruction. The plane wreckage remained safely

stored in Graham’s farm yard. Graham, upon learning about the NAHC from Don Kube and the plan to acquire

and restore an Avro Anson, generously gifted the plane to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association. The

plane wreckage was transported to Nhill on 24th March 2009 and restoration work commenced. We were very

pleased to nominate Graham Drage to the NAHC Management Committee.

Committee member Mick Kingwill manages the restoration project. Mick’s skills are legendary and he has set the

benchmark for craftsmanship. Mick’s team of helpers - Len Creek, Rob Lynch, Whimpey Reichelt and Max Carland

maintain a high standard of workmanship. Interest in the project is Australia wide, with Committee member Chris

Weeks sourcing original detailed plans of the Avro Anson from England. Visitors from near and far are watching

the Avro Anson project, which will eventually be completed to taxiing status. It is currently stored in ‘Mick’s

Shed’, but is outgrowing this location.

Avro Anson parts have been sourced from many places, including EBAY and aircraft auctions. The Mt Gambier

Aerodrome gifted parts that had been stored since WW2. We were pleased to hear from Dale and Dianne Boxall

of Watchupga West who donated parts that had originally come from our Avro Anson. Many generous donors

have helped by giving parts, financial contributions, and expert advice and encouragement. I extend a heartfelt

thanks to all including my fellow Committee members who have travelled many miles looking for parts and pieces

of Avro Ansons at their own expense.

Restoring the Avro Anson and collecting aviation memorabilia has put us in touch with aviation enthusiasts across

Australia. We have visited the South Australian Aviation Museum, the Lake Boga Catalina Museum and the Mt

Gambier Aerodrome in particular. Two officials from the Queensland Air Museum came to Nhill to see the Avro

Anson. Individual members of the NAHC have visited aviation museums across Australia and England during the

past twelve months. We are on a continuous learning curve.

The NAHC Fly-in 17th October 2009

When Don Kube suggested that we should organize a Fly-In within twelve months of our inauguration, and with

about six hundred dollars ($600) in the bank, we had grave misgivings about our ability to bring it off. However,

every member caught Don’s enthusiasm and made a huge effort to make the Fly-In a reality. At the end of the

day on 17th October 2009, we had approx. $17,000 to deposit in our bank account and approximately .two and a

half thousand (2500) happy people of all ages who had joined in the excitement. Nhill Rotarians manned the

entrance gates and collected $12,500 for the NAHC. Cars were banked back along the Propodollah Road to the

railway crossing.

Eighty-six planes flew in to Nhill for the event. Adding to the excitement, several WW2 planes attended including

Winjeels, Mustang, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Yak 9, and a Kittyhawk.

The Nhill Aero Club granted us full use of their facilities. Hindmarsh Shire Council fully supported the NAHC

members, as did adjoining neighbours from John Millington’s duck farm. Marcus Kube, Manager of the Cairns

Airport, son of Don and Rae, was in charge of the Fly-in, with Brian Farmers the Master of Ceremonies. The RAAF

cadets from Horsham assisted in the day’s events, and the Emergency Services attended. It is impossible to

mention people who helped by name because there were so many willing volunteers, but I want to give a special

thanks to the wives of the Committee men who hosted the pilots and crew throughout the day and put on a

dinner in the evening.

We will always remember the outstanding donations and sponsorships given to us by the business sector.

Launch of Kevin O’Reilly’s book ‘In Just Five Years. October 2010

Former Nhill resident Kevin O’Reilly had a successful book launch during the Back-to-Nhill week of festivities. The

NAHC assisted with this event. The book was very well received and approx. 450 copies were sold on the day.

The book contains historical information about the RAAF Air Base at Nhill during WW2 and stories of former RAAF

personnel and local people. Kevin has generously committed five dollars from the sale of every book to the Nhill

Aviation Heritage Centre.

Navex Fly-in 25-26th March 2010

The NAHC Committee hosted the Navex fly-in at the end of March 2010. This group of flying enthusiasts stayed

overnight in Nhill on their way home to the Yarrawonga Aerodrome. School children from Nhill Lutheran School

and Nhill College visited the group at Nhill Aerodrome, were given a history session by John Deckert, and also

physically inspected the aircraft. Once again, the Nhill Aero Club granted us full use of their facilities.

Grant Applications:

Wimmera Volunteers Grant: successful application. We received $302, to offset insurance costs. Hindmarsh Shire

Council Events Grant: successful application. We received $500 for Fly-in administration costs.

An application for funds to build a Hangar/Exhibition Centre at the Nhill Aerodrome is pending. We have the

support of the Nhill community, the Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Federal Government, and are waiting on the

State Government decision. I thank Community Development Director Anne Champness for guiding the

application through its many stages. The Ahrens Family has generously assisted us with the project application.

The NAHC has sent two delegations to meet with Mr Stefan and Mr Bob Ahrens of Sheoak Log in South Australia

to discuss the project.

Milestones:

NAHC Anson Newsletter: The first edition written by John Deckert in April 2009 and subsequent editions

emailed free to two hundred and thirty members and contacts Australia wide.

NAHC Web Page: The Web Page was pioneered by John Deckert and posted on the Internet in June 2010.

It is still under construction.

NAHC Logo: Mick Kingwill came up with the concept. The design was professionally drawn by Brett

Sherwell. Its centre piece is the Avro Anson aeroplane with the Avro Anson green and gold colours. Brett

Sherwell prepared several applications of the design e.g. a letterhead and banner.

NAHC Banner: This shows the Logo on a dark blue background and the words ‘Highlighting Nhill’s RAAF

and Civil Aviation History’. First time displayed at the Nhill A&P Society 125th Show.

Planning for the future:

At the time we commenced our exciting journey we had great enthusiasm and many ideas. Most members

started off with knowledge of WW2 aircraft and history arising from a lifelong interest in the subject. The

decision to initially focus attention on the WW2 Air Base years and the acquisition of an Avro Anson channelled

our energies in those directions. However, we soon realized that the WW2 years were only one part of Nhill’s

unique aviation history which began in 1919.

With the generous assistance of Association member and former resident Jean Roberts, we commenced to

formally plan towards ‘Nhill’s Aviation Century 1919-2019’. We were aware that the Nhill Aviation Heritage

Centre had captured the interest of the Nhill community, but we wanted more than that. We wanted the

community to help shape our future and to participate in it in a meaningful way.

A very successful Community Consultation facilitated by Jean Roberts was held on 17th May 2010 with more than

eighty people in attendance. The event was co-sponsored by the Hindmarsh Shire Council with Mayor Michael

Gawith, Councillors and Andrew Bainbridge the Director of Infrastructure in attendance, and guest speaker David

Mark, the President of the Lake Boga Catalina Museum. The people affirmed the NAHC and gave positive

directions for the future which have been incorporated into the Plans.

The Hindmarsh Shire Nhill Aerodrome Master Plan Advisory Committee:

An important outcome of the Community Consultation was the formation by the Hindmarsh Shire of a committee

to develop a Master Plan for the Nhill Aerodrome. The NAHC President Rob Lynch presides over this committee

which also has other NAHC and community and business representatives. A draft Master Plan will shortly be

presented to the Hindmarsh Shire Council.

Conclusion:

Due to the generosity of local business firm Driscoll McIllrie and Dickinson, the NAHC has rooms with a shop front

in Nelson Street, Nhill. Our monthly Committee meetings are held there, and we also have a window to display

artefacts from the Second World War RAAF Air Base and other interesting items.

I thank the whole community for their support. Personally I feel privileged to be working with a great team who

share my passion for the project.

I’m also privileged to belong to this wonderful Nhill community who have shown me that they value the aviation

history by their encouragement and support.

Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 1

Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated

Constitution amendment recommendations Nos 1 to 14 November 2010

Rec’n

No.

Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale

Rule Title

and

Number

Relevant wording Rule Title

and

Number

Proposed Amendment

1. That the Model Rules as set out in the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act Regulations be adopted as the basis

for the following amendments – in place of the current Constitution

The Model Rules clearly sets out

the compliance requirements

under the Act to be met by

NAHC Inc: the following

amendments adapt the Model

Rules to the specific requirements

of NAHC Inc

2. 1 Name Same as the proposed

amendment

1 Name The name of the incorporated association is Nhill

Aviation Heritage Centre Incorporated (in these

Rules called "the Association").

The Model Rules requires the

name and Statement of Purpose

to be inserted

3. 1 Name Same as the proposed

amendment

1 Name 1A Statement of Purpose

a) To highlight the significant role of aviation in

the ongoing development of Nhill

b) To research and record the history of the RAAF

Air School in Nhill from1941-1946 within the

broader context of Nhill’s aviation and

aerodrome history

c) To collect Air School artefacts to display in

secure premises

d) To acquire and restore an Avro Anson

aeroplane, leaving it as a legacy to this and

future generations

The Model Rules requires the

Statement of Purpose to be

inserted


Rec’n

No.


Rule Title and

Number

Current Wording Rule Title

and

Number

Proposed Amendment

4. 18.Funds All monies received shall be

applied in furthering all or any

of the objectives of the

Association and no portion of

such monies or assets shall be

paid to any member of the

Association, provided that

nothing herein shall prevent the

payment in good faith of

responsible and proper

remuneration to any member

of the Association, in return for

any goods or services actually

rendered to the Association,

such payments to be

authorized by the

Management Committee

1B Non- profit clause

The assets and income of the organisation shall

be applied solely in furtherance of its above-

mentioned objects and no portion shall be

distributed directly or indirectly to the members of

the organisation except as bona fide

compensation for services rendered or expenses

incurred on behalf of the organisation.

The non-profit clause is required

to meet the ATO requirements to

achieve income tax exemption

status.

5. 2.1

Interpretation

The governing body of the

Association is referred to as the

Committee

2 (1)

Definitions

board means the board of management of the

Association;

This is a change of terminology

only in relation to the governing

body of the Association – from

Management Committee to

Board: the role, function,

responsibilities and authority of

the governing body remain the

same.

6.

There is no requirement for an

entrance fee in the current

Constitution

4

Membership

and

Subscription

Delete all references to an entrance fee for new

Association members

This amendment continues the

requirement under the current

Constitution

7. 6.2

Current constitution states

within three (3)months of the

end of the financial year.

9 (1)

Annual

General

Meeting

Add “– to be held within five months of the end of

the previous financial year.”

Adds this additional time

allowed (ie 2 months) for clarity,

as stated in the Act

Rec’n Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale


No. Clause Title

and Number

Current Wording Clause Title

and

Number

Proposed Amendment

8.

There is no provision for proxy

voting in the current

Constitution

19

Proxies

To be removed from the Model Rules This amendment continues the

rule in the current Constitution

that Association and

Management Committee/Board

Members must be present at any

meeting to vote

9. 11

Management

Committee

Composition

‘The Management Committee

shall consist of:

(i)Chairperson/President

(ii)Vice-President

(iii) Secretary

(iv)Treasurer

(v)Eight (8) ordinary members.’

‘Members of the Management

Committee shall be elected at

the Annual General Meeting.

They shall be elected for a

period of one year and shall

retire at the Annual General

Meeting next following, but

shall be eligible for re-election.’

‘No office bearer shall hold the

same executive office for more

than two(2)consecutive years.

This period may be extended

at the discretion of the NAHC

Association.’

‘In the event of a casual

vacancy occurring in the

Management Committee, the

Management Committee may

appoint a member of the

Association to fill the vacancy

and the member so appointed

shall hold office, subject to

20

Office

Holders and

Ordinary

Board

Members

(1) The officers of the Association shall be—

(a) a President;

(b) a Vice-President;

(c) a Treasurer; and

(d) a Secretary.

(2) Board members will be elected for a two-

year term, with one half of the 12 positions being

open for election or re-election at each annual

general meeting.

(3) Association members at each annual general

meeting will elect six persons, and

at the first full board meeting following each

annual general meeting the board members will

elect the four officers from their number: the term

of office for each officer will be one year.

(4) The provisions of rule 23, so far as they are

applicable and with the necessary

modifications, apply to and in relation to the

election of persons to any of the

offices referred to in subrule (1).

(5) In the event of a casual vacancy in any

office referred to in subrule (1), the board may

appoint one of its ordinary board members to fill

the vacant office for the remainder of that

vacancy’s term.

(i) Combine rules 20 and 21

(ii) Maintains current office

holder positions

(iii) Board to consist of 4

Officers/Office-bearers and

8 ordinary Board members

– as in current Constitution

(iv) This amendment moves

from 1-year to 2-year terms

for members of the Board,

thus ensuring continuity by

removing the possibility of

100% turnover of Board

members at one AGM

(v) Rule 20 details how the 2-

year Board membership

term will operate, with the

Board appointing the

office-holders


these rules, until the conclusion

of the Annual General Meeting

next following the date of their

appointment.’

Rec’n

No.


Clause Title

and Number


and

Number

Proposed Amendment

10. 11.3

Election of

Management

Committee

Members

Nominations of candidates for

elections as members of the

Management Committee:

(a) shall be made in

writing, signed by two

members of the

Association and

accompanied by the

written consent of the

candidate (which may

be endorsed on the

form of nomination);

(b) (b)shall be delivered to

the Secretary of the

Association not less

than 7 days before the

date fixed for holding

of the Annual General

Meeting;

(c) ©and shall be publicly

displayed.

‘If insufficient nominations are

received to fill all vacancies on

the Management Committee,

the candidates nominated

shall be deemed to be

elected’.

‘if the number of nominations

received is equal to the

number of vacancies to be

filled the persons nominated

shall be deemed to be

elected.’

21

Election of

board

members

(1)Nominations of candidates for election as

members of the board of the Association must

be—

(a)made in writing, signed by two members

of the Association and accompanied by the

written consent of the candidate (which

may be endorsed on the form of

nomination); and

(b)delivered to the Secretary of the

Association not less than 7 days before the

date fixed for the holding of the annual

general meeting.

(2) If insufficient nominations are received to fill all

vacancies on the board, the candidates

nominated shall be deemed to be elected with

the board filling the remaining vacant positions

immediately following the annual general

meeting.

(3) If the number of nominations received is equal

to the number of vacancies to be filled, the

persons nominated shall be deemed to be

elected.

(4) If the number of nominations exceeds the

number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot must

be held.

(5) The ballot for the election of board members

must be conducted at the annual general

meeting in such manner as the board may direct.

Details the procedure for

election of all 12 Board members

(ie Office-Holders + Ordinary

Members)


If the number of nominations

exceeds the number of

vacancies to be filled, a ballot

shall be held.’

The ballot for the elections of

the ordinary members of the

Management Committee shall

be conducted at the Annual

General meeting in such usual

and proper manner as the

Chairperson may direct.’

Rec’n

No.


Clause Title

and Number


and

Number

Proposed Amendment

11. 11.5.

Proceedings

of the

Management

Committee

‘Questions arising at a meeting

of the Management

Committee or of any Sub-

committee appointed by the

Management Committee shall

be determined on a show of

hands or, if demanded, by a

poll taken in such manner as

the person presiding at the

meeting may determine.’

‘Each member present at a

meeting of the Management

Committee is entitled to one

vote and, in the event of a tied

vote on any question; the

person presiding shall exercise

a second or casting vote.’

28Voting at board meetings

(1)Questions arising at a meeting of the board, or

at a meeting of any subcommittee or task group

appointed by the board, shall be determined on

a show of hands or, if a member requests, by a

poll taken in such manner as the person presiding

at that meeting may determine.

(2) Each member present at a meeting of the

board, or at a meeting of any subcommittee or

task group appointed by the board (including

the person presiding at the meeting), is entitled

to one vote and, in the event of an equality of

votes on any question, the person presiding may

exercise a second or casting vote.

Includes voting at any sub-

committees or task groups

established by the Board for any

purpose


Rec’n

No.


Clause Title

and Number


and

Number

Proposed Amendment

12. 18.

Funds

‘The funds of the Association

shall be derived from

subscription fees, donations,

Federal, State and Local

Government grants, fund

raising effort, user fees and

such other sources as the


determines.’

All monies received shall be

applied in furthering all or any

of the objectives of the

Association and no portion of

such monies or assets shall be

paid to any member of the

Association, provided that

nothing herein shall prevent the

payment in good faith of

responsible and proper

remuneration to any member

of the Association, in return for

any goods or services actually

rendered to the Association,

such payments to be

authorized by the

Management Committee.’

‘Cheques are to be drawn and

signed by the Treasurer and

one of two designated


members’.

31

Funds (1) The Treasurer of the Association must ensure

that—

(a)all moneys due to the Association are

collected and received and all payments

authorised by the Association are made; and

(b)correct accounts and books showing the

financial affairs of the Association with full details

of all receipts and expenditure connected with

the activities of the Association are kept.

(2) All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange,

promissory notes and other negotiable

instruments must be signed by two of the three

members endorsed by the board as signatories.

(3) The funds of the Association shall be derived

from annual subscriptions, donations and such

other sources as the board determines.

Rule 31 (1) requires the Treasurer

to ‘ensure’ that the following

sub-rules are complied with

Rule 31(2) requires signing of all

financial/negotiable instruments

by two of the three members

endorsed by the board as

signatories


Rec’n

No.


Clause Title

and Number


and

Number

Proposed Amendment

13. 16.

Current wording ‘the assets of

the Association shall be

disposed of in accordance

with the provisions of the

Act’.

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Winding up In the event of the winding up or the cancellation

of the incorporation of the Association, the assets

of the Association must be distributed to

organisations with similar purposes in which the

membership base is comprised of citizens of Nhill

and district, and are prevented from accessing or

using the assets of their association for the private,

personal or business benefit of any member. The

process of distribution must be undertaken in

accordance with the provisions of the Act.

The assets and income of the organization shall be

applied solely in furtherance of its above-

mentioned objects and no portion shall be

distributed directly or indirectly to the members of

the organization except as bona fide

compensation for services rendered or expenses

incurred on behalf of the organization.

Provides requirements for

distribution of assets upon the

legal winding up of the

Association

14.

There is Currently no provision

for proxy voting.

Appendices Deletion of appendices relating to proxy voting

and schedule of fees:

APPENDIX 2: FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY

FOR MEETING OF ASSOCIATION CONVENED UNDER

RULE 7(7)

APPENDIX 3: FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY

APPENDIX 4: SCHEDULE OF FEES

With no provision for proxy voting

being continued, the only

Appendix required is Appendix 1:

application for membership of

NAHC Inc

The Schedule of fees is not

required, as Association

Membership fees will be

determined by Association

members at the AGM

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