The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held online on Monday 8th July at 8pm.

Committee Members

Draft meeting minutes are below.

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1. Welcome 

2. Apologies 

3. Quorum Check

Quorum is 10% of members – quorum was present – 9 of 63 current members attended.

4. Acceptance of the previous AGM Minutes

Previous Minutes from 17th July 2023 were read. 

o Motion: Acceptance of last AGM minutes from 17th  July 2023 

Moved by Chris Ingold and seconded by Jennie Florez. Motion Passed. 

5. Committee Report
   1. President’s Report

• • Board to Death has replaced Audacious Games as regular event
  • Games After Dark has started
  • 2 high profile events, Melbourne International Games Week and Dramhack
  • 10th Anniversary of MeepleCon
  • Thanks for retiring long term committee members Melissa Gilbert and Tamara Price

2. Secretary’s Report

• • 82 active members – most membership ever
  • The committee was able to meet 18 times 
  • Improving our communication systems
  • Already have 63 paid members for the new membership year

3. Treasurer’s Report

• The 2023/24 period saw growth from Special Events (Big Games Night Out [Melbourne International Games Week] and Dreamhack) and increased memberships.
• The association has cash reserves of $22,874.36 (up from $15,746.83 as at 30 June 2023) with $0 liabilities.  

Income and Expenditure

4. Acceptance of the association’s financial statements for 2023-2024

o Motion: Acceptance of committee reports and Financial Statement
Moved by Matt Utting and seconded by Chris Ingold. Motion Passed.

6. Election of Committee 
   1. Election of President

• Chris Ingold nominated by Jennie Florez, seconded by Francois Grobler.
  Chris Ingold was elected unopposed.

2. Election of Vice President

• Sonika Balyan nominated by Chris Ingold, seconded by Jennie Florez.
  Sonika Balyan was elected unopposed.

3. Election of Secretary

• Stuart Bettiss nominated by Jennie Florez, seconded by Francois Grobler.
  Stuart Bettiss was elected unopposed.

4. Election of Treasurer

• Mathew Utting nominated by Tamara Price, seconded by Chris Ingold.
  Mathew Utting was elected unopposed.

5. Election of General Committee Members

• Jennie Florez nominated by Chris Ingold, seconded by Francois Grobler. 
• Francois Grobler nominated by Jennie Florez, seconded by Stuart.
  Motion: Accept Jennie and Francois as general committee members, Chris and Francois
  Motion passed.

7.  Membership Fee 2024/2025 Year

o Motion: Fees for 2025/26 year as proposed in table above.
Moved by Chris Ingold and seconded by Francois. Motion Passed. 

8. General Business
   1. None

9. Closure