NOTICE OF NELSON/MARLBOROUGH AGM and NETWORKING AND TRAINING EVENT
Date: Friday 11th February 2022
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Online
Attendance: (BOINZ CEO) Nick Hill, Dana MacKay, Nick Hill, Vivian Menard, Jacqui Neilson, Paul Guile, Helen Lawton, David Mehlhopt, Dhyanom Gala, Hamish Harper, Chris De Wet, Matthew Campbell.
Apologies: Bill East, Brendan Robertson, Don Frame.
Welcome:
Nelson/Marlborough Branch Secretary Paul Guile opens the meeting. Paul notes unfortunately the last well attended AGM was in 2019.
Nick Hill acknowledges Paul’s contributions to the branch. It has not been easy through the COVID -19 pandemic to organise meetings. Nick discusses the rewards of volunteerism. Technology has greatly assisted volunteers in regard to commitment and time taken. Nick also mentions putting together a package for senior executives for branches.
AGM:
Paul notes there has not been a chairperson for quite some time. Paul confirms he has not received any nominations, Dana also confirmed she has not received any nominations for chairperson. Paul opens the floor for any nominations. Dhyanom Gala offers to fill the position. Paul nominates Dhyanom and Hamish seconds Dhyanom’s nomination.
Paul confirms he would be happy to remain secretary. Matthew Campbell nominates Paul as secretary, this nomination is seconded by Dhyanom.
Hamish Harper confirms he would like to stay on the executive. David Mehlhopt is nominated to be on the branch executive by Paul; this nomination is seconded by Matthew.

