Re: Proposed changes to the WAMUG constitution

[Neil Houghton]

I am also unable to attend the meeting and would strongly support the the
proposed Constitution changes.

Unfortunately I don¹t think us non-attendees can currently appoint proxies
and vote through them.

Catch 22:
* We can only vote by proxy if the constitution is changed
* We can only change the constitution at the AGM
* We need a quorum to hold the AGM

So, my very best wishes in getting a quorum for the AGM and my (non-votable)
support for the proposed changes to the constitution.

Hopefully, you get it all through and we will have proxy voting and more
practical quorum criteria for next year¹s AGM.


Cheers




Neil
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Albany, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9841 6063
Email: n...@possumology.com








on 26/2/16 8:07, John Thompson at jetj...@optusnet.com.au wrote:

> Please accept my apologies as I will be unable to attend this year¹s AGM.
> 
> I agree with the proposed Constitution changes and if possible, would like
> either Peter Hinchliffe or Maureen Smith to act as my proxy.
> 
> Regarded to all
> 
> John Thompson 
> Member # 861
> 
>> On 25 Feb 2016, at 9:20 PM, Maureen Smith  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello wonderful WAMUGgers,
>> 
>> As has been previously mentioned, the Committee has been looking at some
>> changes to the constitution.
>> 
>> These are the proposed amendments. Members in attendance at the AGM will be
>> able to vote on two special resolutions (motions) reflecting these
>> amendments. 
>> The actual resolutions will be emailed to all financial members this weekend.
>> The amendments are to do with the Quorum and Voting.
>> 
>> 5.4 Quorum
>> 
>> The existing constitution reads -
>> 
>> No business shall be transacted at any General Meeting unless a quorum of not
>> less than twenty per cent of the
>> Ordinary Members on the Register or fifteen Ordinary Members (whichever is
>> less) is present at the Meeting.
>> If within half an hour from the time appointed for the Meeting a quorum is
>> not present 
>> the Meeting shall stand adjourned to the same day in the following week at
>> the same time and place,
>> and at such adjourned Meeting the business of the Meeting may be transacted
>> whether there be a quorum present or not.
>> 
>> Proposed Amendment-
>>  
>> ³not less than twenty per cent² -  Change to read³not less than ten per cent²
>> ³or fifteen Ordinary Members² - Change to read ³or ten Ordinary Members²
>> ³following week at the same time and place,²  - Change to read ³following
>> week at the same time and at a nominated place,²
>> 
>> 
>> 5.6 Voting
>> 
>> The existing constitution reads -
>>  
>> All financial Life Members and Ordinary Members in attendance may vote at a
>> General Meeting.
>> Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the
>> majority of Members present.
>> The deliberative vote of each Member shall be of equal weight, provided that
>> the Chairperson shall have an additional casting vote in the event of an
>> equality of votes.
>> 
>> Proposed Amendment
>> ³All financial Life Members² - Delete the word financial
>> ³and Ordinary Members in attendance² -  Change to read ³and financial
>> Ordinary and Corporate Members.²
>> ³Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the
>> majority of Members present.² - Change to read ³in person, by proxy or as
>> described in the by-laws.²
>> 
>> The reasoning for the changes will be highlighted when the resolutions are
>> emailed.
>> 
>> I hope everything makes sense.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Maureen
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Re: Proposed changes to the WAMUG constitution

[Severin Crisp]

I approve these changes and appoint the Chairperson as my proxy.   
Severin Crisp


> On 25 Feb 2016, at 9:20 PM, Maureen Smith  wrote:
> 
> Hello wonderful WAMUGgers,
> 
> As has been previously mentioned, the Committee has been looking at some 
> changes to the constitution.
> 
> These are the proposed amendments. Members in attendance at the AGM will be 
> able to vote on two special resolutions (motions) reflecting these 
> amendments. 
> The actual resolutions will be emailed to all financial members this weekend. 
> The amendments are to do with the Quorum and Voting.
> 
> 5.4 Quorum
> 
> The existing constitution reads -
> 
> No business shall be transacted at any General Meeting unless a quorum of not 
> less than twenty per cent of the 
> Ordinary Members on the Register or fifteen Ordinary Members (whichever is 
> less) is present at the Meeting. 
> If within half an hour from the time appointed for the Meeting a quorum is 
> not present 
> the Meeting shall stand adjourned to the same day in the following week at 
> the same time and place, 
> and at such adjourned Meeting the business of the Meeting may be transacted 
> whether there be a quorum present or not.
> 
> Proposed Amendment-
>  
> “not less than twenty per cent” -  Change to read“not less than ten per cent”
> “or fifteen Ordinary Members” - Change to read “or ten Ordinary Members”
> “following week at the same time and place,”  - Change to read “following 
> week at the same time and at a nominated place,”
> 
> 
> 5.6 Voting
> 
> The existing constitution reads -
>  
> All financial Life Members and Ordinary Members in attendance may vote at a 
> General Meeting.
> Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the 
> majority of Members present. 
> The deliberative vote of each Member shall be of equal weight, provided that 
> the Chairperson shall have an additional casting vote in the event of an 
> equality of votes.
> 
> Proposed Amendment
> “All financial Life Members” - Delete the word financial
> “and Ordinary Members in attendance” -  Change to read “and financial 
> Ordinary and Corporate Members.”
> “Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the 
> majority of Members present.” - Change to read “in person, by proxy or as 
> described in the by-laws.” 
> 
> The reasoning for the changes will be highlighted when the resolutions are 
> emailed.
> 
> I hope everything makes sense.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Maureen
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Re: Proposed changes to the WAMUG constitution

[John Thompson]

Please accept my apologies as I will be unable to attend this year’s AGM.

I agree with the proposed Constitution changes and if possible, would like 
either Peter Hinchliffe or Maureen Smith to act as my proxy.

Regarded to all

John Thompson 
Member # 861

> On 25 Feb 2016, at 9:20 PM, Maureen Smith  wrote:
> 
> Hello wonderful WAMUGgers,
> 
> As has been previously mentioned, the Committee has been looking at some 
> changes to the constitution.
> 
> These are the proposed amendments. Members in attendance at the AGM will be 
> able to vote on two special resolutions (motions) reflecting these 
> amendments. 
> The actual resolutions will be emailed to all financial members this weekend. 
> The amendments are to do with the Quorum and Voting.
> 
> 5.4 Quorum
> 
> The existing constitution reads -
> 
> No business shall be transacted at any General Meeting unless a quorum of not 
> less than twenty per cent of the 
> Ordinary Members on the Register or fifteen Ordinary Members (whichever is 
> less) is present at the Meeting. 
> If within half an hour from the time appointed for the Meeting a quorum is 
> not present 
> the Meeting shall stand adjourned to the same day in the following week at 
> the same time and place, 
> and at such adjourned Meeting the business of the Meeting may be transacted 
> whether there be a quorum present or not.
> 
> Proposed Amendment-
>  
> “not less than twenty per cent” -  Change to read“not less than ten per cent”
> “or fifteen Ordinary Members” - Change to read “or ten Ordinary Members”
> “following week at the same time and place,”  - Change to read “following 
> week at the same time and at a nominated place,”
> 
> 
> 5.6 Voting
> 
> The existing constitution reads -
>  
> All financial Life Members and Ordinary Members in attendance may vote at a 
> General Meeting.
> Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the 
> majority of Members present. 
> The deliberative vote of each Member shall be of equal weight, provided that 
> the Chairperson shall have an additional casting vote in the event of an 
> equality of votes.
> 
> Proposed Amendment
> “All financial Life Members” - Delete the word financial
> “and Ordinary Members in attendance” -  Change to read “and financial 
> Ordinary and Corporate Members.”
> “Voting shall take place  by a show of hands, or by ballot if demanded by the 
> majority of Members present.” - Change to read “in person, by proxy or as 
> described in the by-laws.” 
> 
> The reasoning for the changes will be highlighted when the resolutions are 
> emailed.
> 
> I hope everything makes sense.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Maureen
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