AGM 2025 2.0 BRIEF

Hello Famparc Family,

As many of you are aware, we have faced some challenging times lately regarding the recent AGM and administrative issues.

Unfortunately, it was noted that the AGM was not conducted in accordance with AGM regulations and the constitution.

This is a overview of the latest and AGM 2.0, which refers to our second and revised AGM.

From the Chairpersons notes and comments: Craig vk3ncr

Mick vk3dh also assisted me in the running of the AGM 2.0

The AGM began just after midday on Saturday April 5th 2025 and the Famparc Club rooms.

Chairperson welcomes all members to the meeting.

Apologies on behalf of members who were unable to attend.

Colin vk3cr

Mark vk3mde

Peter vk3ij

Reading of the minutes from the 2024 AGM, read by Mick vk3vh

No business or comments were raised from the said minutes.

Chairpersons Yearly Report:

• For the past year we have moved forward with many areas of our hobby. Example:

• Famparc Coffee and Cake Mornings

• Famparc Camping trips

• Train Hobby show demonstrating our hobby the the club

• The running of Foundation Courses allowing for new members to join our club and hobby.

• Continuation of our Club Balun and UNUN projects.

• Club Guest Speakers.

• Club Discount Cards for both Jaycar and Altronics

It was also noted from the floor that:

• Repeater Project for all members.

• Remote Station for all members.

• FT8/Digital Station

• Continued growth and updates to the club website. www.vk3frc.org.au

Approval of the Chairpersons report were by:

Jerry vk3vce

2nd Rakshit vk3dhr

Chairpersons Future endeavours for the club:

• Completion and full operation of the Repeater Project.

• 50th Year Club Celebrations

• Further Club Camp-outs

• Club POTA/SOTA activations for interested members.

• Day Trips such as what Daryl vk3hbp has organised.

• Speakers foe the occasional monthly meeting.

Example..

It was suggested a club trip to the Australian Synchrotron Melbourne.

Treasurer's Financial Report:

Colin vk3cr being our previous Treasurer provided the report for all.

The report was read by Mick vk3vh

No comments were submitted from the floor concerning the report.

Accepted By:

Ken vk3mjf

2nd Mani vk3ir

Officer Bearers:

The chairperson declared that the administration and committee members are now vacant.

We now hold an election of new office bearers and committee members.

Following the club constitution's guidance:

The Officers of the Club shall all be licensed Radio Amateurs and shall consist of:-

•     a President;

•     a Vice-President;

•     a Treasurer;

•     a Secretary;

•     a Assistant Secretary.

Subject to section 23 of these rules, the committee shall consist of:-

•     the Officers of the Club (above) , and

•     2 Ordinary Members - for Committee

Nominations were receive via both on-line and in writing for the above positions.

•     a President Craig vk3ncr;

•     a Vice-President Ken vk3mjf;

•     a Treasurer Colin vk3cr;

•     a Secretary Mick vk3vh;

•     a Assistant Secretary Rakshit vk3dhr.

Nominations were receive via both on-line and in writing for the above positions.

Committee:

• Terry vk3bmx

• Peter vk3ij

As the chairperson I wish to congratulate the members and the roles they have accepted.

General Business:

It was observed that the administrators should consider appointing a subcommittee to review and update the club's constitution.

The raising of hands from the floor further indicated that this task should be carried out.

Close of General Business.

Note(s):

Additional notes and comments from the AGM will be made available as soon as possible.

The suggested date of the 2026 AGM is Sat. 7th March 2026.

The formal meeting was closed at 12:30pm 5th April 2025.

Chairpersons comments:

Hello fellow Famparc Members,

With all what has happened.. It was my intention to run the AGM as close to the rules as possible (these are my thoughts).

It was noted to all in attendance that I was open to any comments concerning the AGM proceedures. This I made clear at the start and during the entire AGM.

From a few comments from the floor, which I will say were greatly appreciated, I feel that the AGM was run correctly. This was my intentions and was also backed up my the floor and from individuals.

I feel thet we are now able to get the club and it's members back to how it has been run for many years.. My own idea on how to run a club or busniess is to engage all, and not to be some type of a dictator.

I thank you all for your kind words, assitance and help both during this AGM and during my past position as a admin.

Thank you !

Craig

vk3ncr

Famparc President 2025.