ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT TREOC, NELSON MANDELA DR
11 JUNE 2009

PRESENT

• Dr. J van Rooyen
• E Louw
• Ms N Jas
• Ms. S Maleka
• T Joubert

WELCOME

The Deputy Chairperson, Ms. E Louw, welcomed all members present and requested that the attendance registered be completed.

APOLOGIES

An apology was received from Ms. Ansa Terblanche and Ms N Dasheka.

ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTING STRENGTH

The Chair of our region, Nelly Dasheka, requested leave to resign due to problems of a personal nature.

It was decided that the committee would not like to lose her valued input as Chair. We acknowledged her need to shed some responsibilities thus to alleviate some of the stress she experiences and we proposed the following solutions:

• It was established that a voting strength was reached and therefore nominations and voting for a committee could occur
• The above named present members again voted for Nelly Dasheka as chair person
• Ansa Terblanche, Mohlago Mabale and Phato Bakwena were reached telephonically who also voted again for Nellly Dasheka as chair person
• Ansa Terblanche, as well as the members present at the meeting, agreed to allow Nelly Dasheka to take time in order to settle her challenges in her personal life
• It was agreed that Elbie Louw, vice chair, will take up more responsibilities with the support of the committee.  The committee will be accountable, also sharing the necessary actions and planning with the chair, Nelly Dasheka
• Nelly retains the position of Chair
• She delegates responsibilities to Elbie Louw as Vice-chair as and when required
• Members of the committee accept responsibility to co-operate with and assist Elbie  Louw on what needs to be done
• Elbie Louw accepted responsibility to contact the rest of the committee, informing them about the decision taken; also getting their input
• It was agreed that the branch needs more committee members and co-opted members are an option

FUNCTIONS

Functions which the were discussed:

• 10 June Showcase - Review:  Very positive feedback was given by Dr Jopie and Elbie.
• 24 June Showcase - Time Management: Assistance for marketing and attendance was requested.
• Workshop for 22 July 2009: Content of workshop was discussed.  Elbie and Thina will take responsibility for the organizing thereof.
• RBAA 2009 review: Positive feedback was given with a few areas where we can improve for the next RBAA.  In the future, the master of ceremonies should operate within clear boundaries.

GENERAL

• The vice-chair called on the need for more committee members.
• She emphasised the importance of creating a functional database of the members.
• It was stated that marketing of the BWA may be limited and that the committee and the members of the BWA should take it upon themselves to assist in the growth of the branch as a collective
• It was requested that those who are members of the BWA dedicate time to the growth of the branch in regards to their individual portfolios’

CLOSURE, THANKS AND NEXT MEETING

The next meeting called by the chair will occur on Monday, 9 July 2009 at the BWA offices in the Treoc Building at 15:30.