Notice is given of the 141tstAnnual General Meeting (2017) to be held at 10am Sunday 8th October 2017 at Essendon Rowing Club, 48 The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds.

In accordance with the Constitution, the ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be:

1. to confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
2. to receive from the Board reports on the activities of RV during the preceding financial year, and
3. to receive and note reports on the financial affairs of RV during the previous financial year and approve the statement on financial and associated matters required to be submitted by RV in accordance with section 30(3) of the Act.
4. to approve the Annual Report of RV;
5. elect directors and officers of RV other than the CEO;
6. to consider any other matters required by these provisions or the rules of RV to be dealt with at an annual general meeting; and
7. to discuss and provide advice to the Board on any matters affecting the promotion, management and control of rowing.

Election of Directors

Subject to clause 47 of the Constitution, two Directors will be elected at the 2017 Annual General Meeting and will be appointed for terms detailed in that clause.

Incumbent James Hatherley and a vacant position

Nominations of candidates for election as Directors must be:

1. made in writing, signed by two registered members of the Association and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the nomination form); and
2. delivered to the CEO of RV not less than 21 days before the date fixed for the holding of the annual general meeting.

There are 4 Board nominations for 2 positions. The nominations follow in alphabetical order. Please click on the name link to see their full CV;

Leeanne Ambrose - Melbourne University Boat Club

Being a long standing member of Melbourne University Boat Club I feel I have seen the sport’s highlights and challenges and I have seen this through the prism of Club member, State | International | Masters competitor, parent and administrator.

I feel that I can make a difference to the sport of Rowing and this is why I am nominating for the RV Board.

Richard Bartlett - Brighton Grammar School

“I've been lucky enough to be involved in coaching administration/ development of sport and specifically rowing for 25 years. A variety of roles at school, club and state level has given me plenty of opportunity to make my share of mistakes and learn from them. More is not better. Less in not the answer. Decisions must be made in time and place to suit where you have been, where you are now and where you are heading”

Michael Eastaughffe - Essendon Rowing Club

 I will be able to provide a positive contribution to the future of Victorian Rowing. I am fortunate to have made many friends within Rowing Victoria already and look forward to making many more friends. In the various roles I have undertaken in rowing I believe that I can communicate with people, willing to listen and try to understand peoples concerns and look at options in assessing those concerns.

Margot Foster AM - Melbourne University Boat Club

I wish to provide my experience and skills as lawyer, Olympian and sports administrator for the betterment of RV in order to make it one of the best sporting organisations in this state, with effective relationships with clubs and RA.

Special Business

The Board has proposed the following special business which requires a majority of 75% of those present and voting to be approved.

Constitutional Revision - due to further consultation required the revision to the constitution will not be proposed until the December General meeting.

By order of the Board Nick Gall

Chief Executive Officer