G’day all,
We all enjoy the benefits of being in the Ulysses Club –
rides, companionship, magazines, discounts, true stories – but of course the
club cannot survive without the active support of its members. Now’s your chance
to help out by serving on the branch committee!
The Canberra branch AGM will be held at the conclusion of the
monthly general meeting on Tuesday 21st May 2013 (it is
normally held in April but this clashes with the national AGM event this year).
All positions will be declared vacant and, as per the club’s constitution,
nominations for positions must reach the branch secretary 28 days before the
branch AGM, i.e. by Tuesday 23rd April (a week after our April
meeting).
After five years on the committee – three as secretary and
two as president – I have decided to hang up my boots. I have thoroughly enjoyed
my time in office and will continue to be a keen Canberra branch member, but I
think the club will benefit from regular renewal, new ideas and fresh
enthusiasm. In saying that, I also believe the 2012-13 branch committee has done
a fantastic job and I thank Chris, Peter, Judy, Mick and John for their fervour,
friendship and fun. Most of them will be renominating but no matter what they
decide to do, any financial member is welcome to nominate for any position on
the committee.
There are six positions to be filled: president, secretary,
treasurer and three ordinary committee members. None of these jobs is
particularly arduous or time-consuming. In fact, serving on the branch committee
is fun and a great way to get to know your fellow Ulyssians better. You don’t
have to be an experienced rider or a long-time member – all that’s required is a
modicum of time and a bit of enthusiasm. We are all volunteers, so please
consider lending a hand. Search your heart – you know you can do
it!
A nomination form is attached as a PDF and a Word doc (take
your pick). The form will also be in the March and April editions of RO2 and can
be downloaded from the branch website. As you’ll see on the form, each candidate
must be proposed and seconded by current financial members. Chas Towie will be
the Presiding Officer.
Returning a nomination form is easy!
In Person: Hand it to branch secretary Chris Dietzel
or another committee member at the March or April meeting, the social BBQ on
Saturday 23rd March, on a ride or anywhere you can
Email: cdietzel@tpg.com.au
Post: Ulysses Club Canberra Branch, PO Box 387,
Curtin ACT 2605
Remember, completed forms must be with the branch secretary
by Tuesday 23rd April.
It’s your club, so have your democratic say by standing for
office or nominating someone else for office, then coming to the AGM and voting
(there is no postal voting in branch elections). Current financial membership
cards will be required for admission to the AGM.
Cheers,
Ian
