AGM Minutes 28 Aug 10
1. The meeting was declared open by Flight Lieutenant Charles Nelson, Vice-Chairman at 1627 hours.
ITEM 1 – APOLOGIES
2. Apologies were received on behalf of:
AVM Ret. Hamilton
AVM G. Lintott
ACDRE Moore
F/S Merv Hughes
Russel Cross
Grahame Francis
Peter Mason
SGT Corey Gardner
LAC Dessa Rukuwai
CPL Jo Jacobs
LT Johnny Stanton
SGT Heath Renall
F/S Chris Jowsey
SGT Gaz Roberts
SLT Vicus Marais
CPL Cameron Pengelly
SGT Shaun Seward
LAC Greg Allen
SGT Dave Carline
LAC Nick Walmsley
AC Ashley Thurston
SGT Ox Thomas
Keith Adair
Corporal Steve Booker
Cpl Paul Roe
Rob Arrowsmith
CPL Nick Godfrey
AC Simon Redrup
LAC Aaron Wood
LAC Hamish Belton
FGOFF Micko Shaw
MacGregor, Bill
LAC Richard Maurice
Stu Parker
WGCDR Mower
LAC Alex McNeil
LAC Simon Fiddes
SGT Kane Thornburrow
GPCAPT Tony Davies
Gordon Alexander
Grant Withers
SGT Dwayne Reynolds
Marcus Grayney
Brian Carruthers
FLTLT Reese Postlewaight
FGOFF Craig Graham
FGOFF Mike Adair
FLTLT Mike Garrett
SGT Karl Borck
FGOFF Mary Woolston
FLTLT Dan Pezaro
SQNLDR Chris Andrew
F/S Gav Hey
SQNLDR Oliver Bint
SGT Shaun Walters
Colin Heffer
Charlie South
ITEM 2 – PREVIOUS MINUTES
3. FLTLT Charles Nelson presented the previous minutes dated 21 November 2009.
Motion: Accept Records as True and Accurate
Moved: FLTLT Charles Nelson
Second: FLTLT Craig Thornley
PASSED
ITEM 3 – CORRESPONDENCE
4. FLTLT Charles Nelson thanked members for the flood of condolences received on behalf of the squadron earlier in the year. FLTLT Nelson also mentioned inwards correspondence of replies to this function and notification of the death CDR Warren William Devin RNZN – Former Wasp Pilot 1960s – 1982.
ITEM 4 – FINANCIAL REPORT
5. Treasurer, FLTLT Craig Thornley presented the Association Financial Report.
Motion: Accept Records as True and Accurate
Moved: FLTLT Craig Thornley
Second: FGOFF Lachie Johnston
PASSED
ITEM 5 - CONSTITUTION
6. FLTLT Charlie Nelson gave an update on the constitution amendment. It has been amended to reflect the committee member addition, but is awaiting final approval and distribution.
ITEM 6 – APPROVAL OF SUBSCRIPTION RATES
7. FLTLT Charles Nelson discussed the current situation and discussed any merits for introducing subs. However, there was no reason at this stage to introduce subs.
Motion: To keep yearly subscriptions at $0.00
Moved: FLTLT Charles Nelson
Second: FLTLT Paul Smillie
PASSED
ITEM 7 – EXEC COMMITTEE
8. The Elected Executive Committee:
Chairman: Commanding Officer, No. 3 Squadron
Vice-Chairman FGOFF Mike Adair
Secretary: Orderly Room Manager, No. 3 Squadron
Treasurer: Social Club Committee Treasurer No. 3 Squadron
Maintenance: Sgt Polly Perkins
Helicopter Crewman: SGT Karl Borck
Civilian: Gordon Alexander - Christchurch
Russ Cross - Christchurch
Dennis George - Auckland
Motion: Accept Executive Committee
Moved: FLTLT Charles Nelson
Second: SQNLDR Carl Smith
PASSED
ITEM 7 – GENERAL BUSINESS
9. 3 Squadron Association Patron, AVM (Ret.) Klitscher addressed the gathering. He spoke of his membership with 9 SQN RAAF Association and expressed his joy that 3 SQN is still active and still doing business. He also expressed his thanks on behalf of previous squadron members for the effort that goes into running events like the function that night.
FLTLT Tim Costley then spoke to the forum about a new initiative, the Missing Wingman Trust. He explained that it is all about looking after the Air Force family in times of death or serious injury.
CO3, WGCDR Russell Mardon then spoke of some ideas for disbursement of additional funds from the association. The first concept was for a memorial project of some description to be placed in or around the new hanger building. WNGCDR Mardon suggested a contribution of $500 (already budgeted for) towards the project.
Motion: Up to $500 disbursements from proceeds of this evening go towards a memorial project.
Moved: WGCDR Russell Mardon
Second: Mr Gats Pleasants
PASSED
WGCDR Mardon then spoke of the amount of time and resources that has gone into getting the idea of the Missing Wingman Trust into fruition. He proposed the second idea that the association put $500 towards the Missing Wingman Trust.
Motion: A further $500 from proceeds go towards the Missing Wingman Trust.
Moved: WGCDR Russell Mardon
Second: Mr Pat Johnston
PASSED
FLTLT Charles Nelson then discussed the idea of putting the 3 Squadron Association onto social networking sites. As this would then be representing the service, there were business and legal implications that made this rather difficult. Further to this, work will go towards making the current website more accessible and user friendly for members.
ITEM 9 – CLOSURE
8. There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 1655 hours.
R. Mardon H. Reichardt
WGCDR FGOFF
OIC 3SQN ASSOCIATION (On behalf of) SECRETARY
Distribution:
3SQN Association Minutes Book
3SQN Association Website