SwaY Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Special General Meeting Monday 27th June, 2011 7.30pm at KCC Park To appoint Peter Hitchener as Patron of Dogs Victoria. All members are urged to attend and support this motion as we need a hands on patron with the backing of Channel 9 and the media in general. Peter Hitchener has been a member of the VCA for over 28 years and will help promote our pure bred dog world. There is no point having a patron who is also patron of the RSPCA and who will never attend any dog events, this is what we had by having the Governor of Victoria as out patron. Make sure you come early and bring your membership card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 can we vote by proxy or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 can we vote by proxy or something? Me too Rebanne, I have my Lions Changeover that night. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'm not sure but I will try and find out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayrod Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) 2.114 Proxies (As amended 14.1.93) 2.114.1 Proxies are expressly precluded at all Special General Meetings of the VCA. BTW: This could be a very expensive meeting that takes only 5 minutes, for one agenda item. Advertising, electoral rolls, meeting room, VCA staff attendance, supper-normally provided. Surely in the interest of members funds, having only had an AGM last month the SGM could have been called for a few months down the track, possibly with additional agenda items. I would not have thought having a Patron would have been so high on priorities to need a SGM so quickly after an AGM afterall we have waited nearly twelve months in the past for some more important agenda items. Edited June 18, 2011 by wayrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Well they are using their own rooms so no cost....supper, I have never been to a SGM with supper provided especially one that will be so quick. Electoral rolls, I imagine they would just be doing a member print out or hooking a pc into the system to check directly, advertising also minimal internal cost. Largest cost I can see is staff attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogone Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 2.114 Proxies (As amended 14.1.93) 2.114.1 Proxies are expressly precluded at all Special General Meetings of the VCA. BTW: This could be a very expensive meeting that takes only 5 minutes, for one agenda item. Advertising, electoral rolls, meeting room, VCA staff attendance, supper-normally provided. Surely in the interest of members funds, having only had an AGM last month the SGM could have been called for a few months down the track, possibly with additional agenda items. I would not have thought having a Patron would have been so high on priorities to need a SGM so quickly after an AGM afterall we have waited nearly twelve months in the past for some more important agenda items. I don't know about the cost sides of things, BUT if this Patron can be a positive voice for the purebred dogworld, then I say the sooner the better JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayrod Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 The meeting may take longer than 5 minutes as some members may not be in favour of changing the Patron from the Governor of Victoria. As the recommendation for Patron is a recommendation from the Management Committee under their Powers of Management Committee in the Constitution, to not accept the recommendation of Patron could it be seen as a vote of no-confidence in the MC. It could be an interesting meeting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I bet this meeting will be longer than 5 minutes. I heard Peter Hitchener has a pure bred Keeshond. I think he may be good to represent us if we could get him to some shows that would be good. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie R Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The meeting may take longer than 5 minutes as some members may not be in favour of changing the Patron from the Governor of Victoria. As the recommendation for Patron is a recommendation from the Management Committee under their Powers of Management Committee in the Constitution, to not accept the recommendation of Patron could it be seen as a vote of no-confidence in the MC. It could be an interesting meeting! Sorry I don't follow could you please explain, how this could be seen as a vote of no confidence in the MC ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The meeting may take longer than 5 minutes as some members may not be in favour of changing the Patron from the Governor of Victoria. As the recommendation for Patron is a recommendation from the Management Committee under their Powers of Management Committee in the Constitution, to not accept the recommendation of Patron could it be seen as a vote of no-confidence in the MC. It could be an interesting meeting! Sorry I don't follow could you please explain, how this could be seen as a vote of no confidence in the MC ??? Julie, there are always idiots who don't vote on the pros or cons of the motion or proposal itself but who vehemently either decry or support it solely on the basis of who proposed it. It's called politics...and it's a disgrace IMHO but something we have to live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie R Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) The meeting may take longer than 5 minutes as some members may not be in favour of changing the Patron from the Governor of Victoria. As the recommendation for Patron is a recommendation from the Management Committee under their Powers of Management Committee in the Constitution, to not accept the recommendation of Patron could it be seen as a vote of no-confidence in the MC. It could be an interesting meeting! Sorry I don't follow could you please explain, how this could be seen as a vote of no confidence in the MC ??? Julie, there are always idiots who don't vote on the pros or cons of the motion or proposal itself but who vehemently either decry or support it solely on the basis of who proposed it. It's called politics...and it's a disgrace IMHO but something we have to live with. Hi Thanks for your response and I understand that personalities come into play but I still can not see how this could be a vote of no confidence in the MC comm. Sorry but I must have my blonde wig on today LOL Edited June 19, 2011 by Julie R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hmmmm I'm not explaining it very well. I don't think anyone here is saying that it WOULD be seen as a vote of no-confidence if defeated but that some people COULD see it that way and they would lobby for it to be defeated for that stupid reason. There are always those who have their own agendas and may attempt to twist it into a sort of de-facto no-confidence vote. Hopefully if this is attempted, someone else will speak up encouraging attendees to vote simply on the basis of whether they support the Patron being changed to Peter Hitchener or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie R Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) Hmmmm I'm not explaining it very well. I don't think anyone here is saying that it WOULD be seen as a vote of no-confidence if defeated but that some people COULD see it that way and they would lobby for it to be defeated for that stupid reason. There are always those who have their own agendas and may attempt to twist it into a sort of de-facto no-confidence vote. Hopefully if this is attempted, someone else will speak up encouraging attendees to vote simply on the basis of whether they support the Patron being changed to Peter Hitchener or not. Yer well lets hope not, but I think if ever we need a person that is "active" and has access to the media or can help in any way to put the PURE BRED dog world forwad in a positive light in any shape or form it is NOW. I firmly believe we have all sat back for far too long and taken all the flack and done nothing about it, we have been our own worse enemy and we are our own BEST kept secret, we should be out there telling everyone of the thousands and thousands of dollars that we have all contributed to canine research over the years not only have these tests help the health of pure bred dogs, but some of the tests have been able to assist humans, BUT who do we tell ???NO ONE so therefore they attack us. There comes a time when you have to rely on others to help and I believe the time is NOW, and I can not see where the office of the Governor General is going to be able to help us, yes it is fine and sounds great to say that DOGS Vic Patron is the "office of the Governor General" but really when all is said and done what can the office of the General Governor really do for us at this point in time when we have it seems everyone wishing to attack us from all angles? Edited June 19, 2011 by Julie R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Meeting is tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Bugger, we should of checked the date. I hope this motion gets passed. Can some one please keep us informed on what happens?? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 What time was the meeting? Do we know the outcome as yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggD Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Pretty much unanimous in favour of Peter Hitchener. Only saw one dissenter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie R Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 What time was the meeting? Do we know the outcome as yet?? Fabulous outcome, the turn up was great, standing room only, only one person spoke other than the mover and seconder it then went to the vote, and all bar 2 members voted in favour of Peter Hitchener being Patron of D/V. The meeting was all over in less than 10 minutes max. :0)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie R Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Peter Hitchener will be on Dennis Walters 3AW radio show tomorrow arvo after 1pm, now he is DogsVictoria patron he will mention the pure breed dog community, make sure you all listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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