Notice of 36th Annual General Meeting
to be held on
MONDAY 19 JULY, 2010, 7.30pm
at Studio 3D (top floor of Artmount Building), 93 The Strand, Parnell,  Auckland
Anybody interested in promoting photography as a means of communication and expression is welcome to attend, but only financial members may vote. If you would like to be involved in our activities you may join PhotoForum or renew your membership subscription prior (or at) this meeting.

Proxy votes:

Please note that any member who cannot attend may appoint another member to attend and vote for them. The appointment of a proxy must be made in writing and received by post/email (using above addresses) or handed in to the Secretary (Jan Young) before the meeting.

As usual, we are seeking enthusiastic people interested in taking a more active role within PhotoForum. Being on the Committee usually involves attending meetings scheduled at  six-weekly intervals and/or the taking on of special tasks as projects come up. It is a chance for you to be involved in a variety of projects including newsletters, our web site, book publications, and/or exhibitions. Following on the success of our  recent Pecha Kucha event  we are particularly keen to start a public events programme for the coming year. If you are interested and would like more information please phone John Turner at 09-834-3385 hm. Our Wellington committee representative is Julian Ward (julian.ward@xtra.co.nz)
Agenda
1. Apologies from those unable to attend.

2. Adoption of Minutes from the 35th AGM (17 June 2009), and Matters Arising.

3. Report of Director,  John B. Turner.

4. Report of PhotoForum Managing Co-editors, Haruhiko Sameshima and John B. Turner, and  Momento  editor.

5. Financial report and Audit from Taylor van Rossem (to 31 March 2010)

6. Report of Web Managers, Stuart Sontier and Abby Storey.

7. Report of Membership Secretaries, Jan Young and Julie Downie.

8. Nominations are called for the Executive Committee:

a. Election of Director.

b. Election of Secretary.

c. Election of Treasurer.

d. Election of Managing Editor/s.

e. Election of Web Site Manager/s

f.  Election of Committee members. A minimum of two positions are called for, but more are welcomed. The  Committee can also co-opt additional Committee Members as and when required.

g. For the coming year we wish to fill leadership and support positions for specific new roles:

i. Membership Secretary

ii.Book distribution and promotion

iii.Members electronic newsletter

iv.Exhibitions

v.Public Events

9. General business.

        a. Discussion on Momento publication.

        b. Other business [please notify prior to meeting]


The 2009/2010 committee consisted of: Mark Adams, Amanda A'Hara, Leigh Bell, Julie Downie (Membership Co-Manager), Mario Greller (resigned), Robyn Hoonhout,  Lynn Houghton (resigned), Eva Kozub,Kathy Lane (Treasurer), Sophie Leuschke  (Minutes Secretary), Ian Macdonald, Ruth McDowell (resigned), Sada McCormack (Editor Momento), Stephanie O'Connor, Haruhiko Sameshima  (Joint Managing Editor), Richard Smallfield, Stuart Sontier & Abby Storey (Web Managers), Hanna Scott, Geoffrey H. Short, Frank Schwere,  Roberta Thornley, Jennifer Tomlin, John B. Turner (Director & Joint Managing Editor), Mark L. Watts, Bridget Webber,  Jan Young (Membership Co-Manager), representatives Julian Ward (Wellington) and  Mary Jo Bedford  (Christchurch) [resigned].  Most but not all committee members were able to actively participate during the year. The few  listed withdrawals were due to members outside commitments or extended overseas travel.


Any enquires please phone John Turner Ph 09-834-3385, or e-mail: jb.turner@auckland.ac.nz

John B. Turner, Director, 28 June 2010.