MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF

THE ST FRANCIS KROMME TRUST (T/A KROMME ENVIRO-TRUST)

HELD AT THE UNITED CHURCH HALL ON 26 JANUARY 2023

 

WELCOME:  Co-chairman Alex Gotte welcomed all present at the meeting.

READING OF NOTICE OF MEETING: The Notice of Meeting was read.

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES:  Apologies were received from Ken McGregor, John Hay, Geanne Darke, Sandra Galer, Anita Dabrowski, Daryl Staples, Nikki and Ernest Bendeman, Manfred  and Jill Tudhope. The attendance register is attached to the minutes.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 27 January 2022 were taken as read. Approval was proposed by Craig Ruemke and seconded by Brian Codling and carried unanimously.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: There were no matters arising from the previous AGM raised for discussion.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:  The Co-chairmen presented this report. A full copy of the report is attached to these minutes and will be posted on the Kromme Enviro-Trust website. No questions were asked after the report was read. It was tabled and adopted.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Sara Smith presented a summary  financial report for the year 2021 – 2022. The financial affairs of the Trust are in a healthy state. No questions were asked.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE FOR 2023: Geanne Darke was not available for re-election. Anika Meyer and Stella Plantinga stood for election as new members of the committee and all other members were prepared to continue serving on the committee. All members standing were duly elected.

The2023 Committee will be as follows:

Chairman: Si Cunneen  Portfolios – EcoKids, PR and Social Media

Vice-Chairman: Alex Gotte  Portfolios  – Ward Committee,  Website and Membership

Secretary: Truus Hedding  Portfolios  –  Museum

Peter de Wet – Renewable Energy, GKS

Sandra Galer – Membership Liaison and book sales

John Hay – Environmental advice and general

Maggie Langlands – Renewable Energy, GKS, EIAs

Ken McGregor – Two Harbours Walk  and Engineering advice

Anika Meyer – Offshore Environmental Impacts

Ag Morris – Wildlife Refuge and general

Stella Plantinga – Bush and Plot clearing and Erf 554

Glynn and James Potts – Community Garden

Sara Smith – Finances and general

Daryl Staples – GKS and general

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS 2023:   From a governance perspective, the Chairman requested the approval of the meeting to undertake a routine review before appointing or re-appointing auditors. The approval was given and was proposed by Alison Stevenson and seconded by Lynn Aitken/Cathy Fuchter.

GENERAL:  No further business was raised and the meeting closed at 17h00. Refreshments were served at Bruces Ocean Museum Café.

 

Minutes approved on the………………….day of…………………………………………………………20…

 

As proposed by……………………………………and seconded by………………………………………

 

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CHAIRPERSON