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Time/Date:                   1.30pm, Sunday 2^nd December 2007

Venue:                         Bungalook Studio, 252 Colquhoun Road Lakes Entrance

Attendees:                   Jane Greacen,               David Campbell, Leigh Davies,                                                     Judy Davies,                        Robyn Edwards,            Brett Mills,                                                        Josephine Jakobi,          Rick Jakobi,                        Bill Peel,                                                           Heather Oke,                 Geoff Oke,                     Clint Eastwood,

                                    Rebecca Lamble,           Paul Harvey,                  Gary Anderson,

                                    Peter Murrell

Apologies:                          Les Goldsmith,              Terry Lynch,                  Marie Anne Murrell

Carmel Henderson,        James Macdonald,         Mendy Urie,                   Steve Kozlowski,            Chris Waites,                Ricky Mullet,                 Dale Fisher,                   Emma Roe,                   Angela Hutson

Lyndal Mahlook

1.    Introduction

Jane Greacen opened the meeting at 1.30pm with a welcome to attendees and an acknowledgement of the traditional owners.

2.       Apologies

Apologies from members and invited guests were noted as above.

3.       Minutes of General Meeting held 17^th April 2007

A motion was moved that the minutes of the General Meeting held on 17^th April 2007 be accepted.

            Moved:  Robyn Edwards             Seconded: Josie Jakobi              Carried: Unanimously

There were no matters arising from these minutes. 

4.       Financial Statement to 30^th June 2007

Judy Davies spoke to the financial statement for the year ending 30^th June 2007. (Copy attached to these minutes) At this date the EGRCMN Inc held a bank balance of $636.11. Income for the year was provided by member subscriptions, donations and a start-up grant from Coast Care / Coast Action. It was noted that subsequent to the 30^th June a grant had been received from the federal government for the purchase of a laptop computer and data projector, and a grant was being finalised from the EGCMA for a rainforest restoration and indigenous training project.

A motion was moved that the financial statement be accepted.

            Moved:  David Campbell              Seconded: Brett Mills                 Carried: Unanimously 

5.       EGRCMN President’s Report

Jane Greacen reflected on the achievements of the EGRCMN since its establishment, some of the more significant activities which included;

·                     East Gippsland Shire UDF Submission,

·                     Development of website and a brochure,

·                     Participation in a state wide strategic planning activity for CMN’s,

·                     Commencement of a Strategic Plan for the CMN,

·                     2 Field Days,

·                     Networking and consultation with key stakeholders, (including EGSC Councillors and executive staff, Landcare, DSE, Australian Rainforest Foundation)

Jane also acknowledged the contributions of the Committee with specific reference being made to:

·                     Les Goldsmith – development of the website,

·                     Judy Davies – facilitation of brochure, logo and funding acquisition,

·                     Robyn Edwards – network facilitation, expertise and advice,

·                     James Macdonald – networking, contacts and information,

·                     Bill Peel – expertise and advice ( also Rainforest Restoration Manual)

·                     Josie Jakobi – provision of venue and sustenance for committee meetings,

·                     Peter Murrell – facilitation and secretarial services.

The meeting responded to Jane’s report with a round of applause.

6.       Election of Office Bearers & Committee

For the purpose of electing office bearers and a committee, Jane requested Brett Mills to Chair this part of the meeting. Brett also acknowledged the work of the committee and noted Jane’s contribution as president of the EGRCMN.

In accordance with the rules of the EGRCMN, all positions were declared vacant and nominations were sought for office bearers and committee as detailed following

President – Jane Greacen           Proposed:Judy Davies                Seconded: Leigh Davies

Vice President – Les Goldsmith  Proposed: Robyn Edwards          Seconded: Josie Jakobi

                         Rohan Bilney    Proposed: Bill Peel                    Seconded: Leigh Davies

                         Rohan declined to accept this nomination.

Secretary – Peter Murrell            Proposed: Robin Edwards           Seconded: Jane Greacen

Treasurer – Judy Davies  Proposed: Robyn Edwards          Seconded: David Campbell

Public Officer – Leigh Davies       Proposed: Robyn Edwards          Seconded: Jane Greacen

Committee –

Rebecca Lamble            Proposed: Leigh Davies              Seconded: Jane Greacen

Josie Jakobi                  Proposed: Jane Greacen            Seconded: Judy Davies

James Macdonald          Proposed: Judy Davies               Seconded: Leigh Davies

Rohan Bilney                 Proposed: Bill Peel                    Seconded: Judy Davies

Bill Peel                        Proposed: Robyn Edwards          Seconded: Leigh Davies

Robyn Edwards             Proposed: Jane Greacen            Seconded: David Campbell

As the numbers elected did not exceed the number of positions, all elected were appointed.

All elected officers and committee were congratulated by Brett, who then handed the chair to Jane as the newly elected President.                 

7.       Other Business

7.1   Fees – The meeting discussed the level of membership fees and considered that no change in membership fees was required. A motion to this effect was put to the meeting.

Proposed: Robyn Edwards          Seconded: Leigh Davies Carried: Unanimously

Meeting closed at 1.50pm