AGM MINUTES

22 July 2003, 5:30pm

Nedbank Boardroom, Durban Club Place

1. WELCOME

Cathy Yuill welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked Nedbank for sponsoring the meeting. Quorum (15 present and 24 proxies) present and the attendance register signed.

2. ATTENDANCE REGISTER

The following people were present at the meeting:

Anne Viljoen
Candice Turnbull
Cathy Yuill
Charmaine Schwenn
Dusty-Lee Weatherhead
Emma du Plooy
Gale Heaton
Janice Rimbault
Jenny Goddard
Mariane Hlatswayo
Manette Strauss
Mariane Vorster�
Mathabo Kunene
Michelle Driman
Val Coppin Shaw

3. APOLOGIES

The following apologies were noted:

Margaret Kruger
Robyn Shepstone
Megan Harker
Ulaysha Sukhu
Gitta Moolenschot
Gail Norton
Vani Moodley
Zodwa Msimang�
Joan Goudswaard
Carol Pieper
Angela Ness Harvey
Debbie Jones
Shanon Oelofse
Sally Liebowitz
Helet Byron
Samantha Whitehead
Cecilia Fortoen
Lydia Salt
Pat Bonini
Tessa Deighton
Roger Knowles
Margaret Ridgeway
Cindy Norcott
Georgina Burnett

4. NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice of meeting was sent and read.

Proposed: Val Coppin Shaw

Seconded: Anne Viljoen

5. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Cathy explained that these minutes were the last formal AGM meeting in March. Another meeting was held in July due to the change in the financial year. The minutes had been read by everyone present.

Proposed: Michelle Driman

Seconded: Charmaine Schwenn

Signed: Cathy Yuill

6. MATTERS ARISING

No matters arising.

7. TREASURER'S REPORT

The unaudited financial statements and National Treasurer's Report were tabled and it was proposed that when the signed, audited accounts become available, they be emailed to members. Mariane had a brief look at the reports but was unable to comment as a full actual explanation was needed. The committee needed to elect a Treasurer so that we can do better next time and learn.

Proposed: Mariane Vorster

Seconded: Michelle Driman

8. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE

The voting strengths were established. Robyn Shepstone had resigned from the committee. Anne Viljoen, Dana Juta, Joan Goudswaard, Nimo Naidoo and Val Coppin Shaw were standing down. Nominations were announced and seconded for:

Michelle Driman
Charmaine Schwenn
Ulaysha Sukhu
Megan Harker
Vani Moodley
Mariane Vorster

Committee re-elected were:

Anne Viljoen

Proposed: Charmaine Schwenn

Seconded: Michelle Driman

Val Coppin Shaw

Proposed: Michelle Driman

Seconded: Anne Viljoen

Therefore the new committee is as follows:

Cathy Yuill - Chairperson
Margaret Kruger - Vice Chairperson
Val Coppin Shaw
Anne Viljoen
Mathabo Kunene
Lindiwe Hlatswayo
Michelle Driman
Charmaine Schwenn
Ulaysha Sukhu
Megan Harker
Vani Moodley
Mariane Vorster

Cathy proposed that Joan Goudswaard, original Chair of Executives Womens Club, become an honourary member. Constitution read. Debate around honourary membership took place. It was agreed that as a token to Joan, she become a honourary committee member - no fees paid. Jenny suggested a Nedbank (or other) sponsorship be set up for a women's membership fees in Joan's name. This would open doors - perhaps start a small fund to sponsor someone's fees for women who were wonderful members but could not afford the fees.

Proposed: Anne Viljoen

Seconded: Jenny Goddard

Cathy welcomed the new committee members and encouraged members to attend committee meetings. The meetings are an open forum.

9. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

Cathy Yuill tabled the Chairman's Report. Copies were distributed to all who attended.

10. GENERAL

Val Coppin Shaw proposed a toast to Cathy for her amazing leadership in the past year. Cathy noted that it was a huge learning opportunity and thanked Val.
Mariane encouraged non-committee members to find their own project, to use the membership and enjoy BWA more. Cathy supported this as we can all gain so much.
Cathy asked members to form sub committees and suggested that some members wouldn't volunteer but were eager to help. Still everyone can offer.
Anne mentioned that committee members need to manage their portfolios.

11. CLOSURE

There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman declared the meeting closed.