WATTLE GLEN TENNIS CLUB INC.
REG. NO. A0017362F
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 16 October 2024
Meeting commenced at 8.00 pm in the Clubroom
Present: Neale Woods, Kerryn Ashton, Frank Amtstaetter, Michelle Phillips, Mark Sfiligoj, Melissa Hughes, Kris Kearney, Pam Sellers
Apologies: Jason Rosewarne, Trish Diggle.
Correspondence: Neale reported that the main correspondence involved emails and meetings with DEECA, Nillumbik and Tennis Vic with regards to installing a root barrier for Court 3 and gaining acknowledgment and financial support for the future, as well as various funding submissions.
Extraordinary General Business
It was moved that the agenda be suspended for the following motion.
‘That Mark Sfiligoj be awarded a life membership to the Wattle Glen Tennis Club’
Moved: Pam Sellers Seconded: Frank Amtstaetter
Carried unanimously
Neale thanked Mark for his enormous contribution over the years and presented Mark with a plaque acknowledging his life membership.
Reports:
Treasurer’s Report
Frank emailed his Treasurer’s Report to Committee members prior to the meeting. The club is in a good financial position. Frank pointed out that some of the current funds are allocated for the baseline repair on Court 1.
President’s Report
Neale expressed his gratitude to everyone on the Committee for their contribution over the last year. Neale especially thanked Frank for his active role as Treasurer over the last two years. Neale volunteered to be Acting Treasurer while we seek a volunteer to fill the position.
Agenda:
1 Election of Officer Bearers for 2024/2025
| POSITION | NOMINEE | NOMINATED BY | SECONDED BY |
| President | Neale Woods | Frank Amtstaetter | Kerryn Ashton |
| Vice President | Mark Thomson | Michelle Phillips | Kris Kearney |
| Secretary | Jason Rosewarne | Melissa Hughes | Kerryn Ashton |
| Treasurer (acting) | Neale Woods | Frank Amtstaetter | Melissa Hughes |
| Public Officer | Neale Woods | Kerryn Ashton | Michelle Phillips |
| POSITION | NOMINEE | NOMINATED BY | SECONDED BY |
| General Committee | Kris Kearney | Michelle Phillips | Pam Sellers |
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| Mark Sfiligoj | Frank Amtstaetter | Kerryn Ashton |
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| Michelle Phillips | Pam Sellers | Melissa Hughes |
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| Trish Diggle | Kerryn Ashton | Pam Sellers |
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| Pam Sellers | Kris Kearney | Michelle Phillips |
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| Melissa Hughes | Pam Sellers | Frank Amtstaetter |
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| Mark Thomson | Jordan Green | Paul Bos |
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| Kerryn Ashton | Kris Kearney | Michelle Phillips |
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| Frank Amtstaetter | Melissa Hughes | Kerryn Ashton |
| DVTA Representative | Jason Rosewarne | Frank Amtstaetter | Mark Sfiligoj |
| SENIOR SELECTION COMMITTEE | Neale Woods | Frank Amtstaetter | Melissa Hughes |
| Jason Rosewarne | Michelle Phillips | Melissa Hughes | |
| Frank Amtstaetter | Pam Sellers | Mark Sfiligoj | |
| Mark Thomson | Michelle Phillips | Kerryn Ashton |
| POSITION | NOMINEE | NOMINATED BY | SECONDED BY |
| JUNIOR SELECTION COMMITTEE | Mark Sfiligoj | Melissa Hughes | Kerryn Ashton |
| Frank Amtstaetter | Michelle Phillips | Pam Sellers | |
| Kerryn Ashton | Mark Sfiligoj | Kris Kearney |
| POSITION | NOMINEE | NOMINATED BY | SECONDED BY |
| NEJTA Representative | Mark Sfiligoj | Frank Amtstaetter | Kris Kearney |
2 2025 membership fees
Motion: That the following membership fees for 2025 recommended by the Committee be accepted.
| 2025 Fees | Full | Half |
| Family (2 adults with children under 18 years) | $260 | $140 |
| Senior | $150 | $80 |
| Student/Other | $100 | $55 |
| Junior | $80 | $45 |
The due date for payment is 31 December, 2024. Those who pay by this date are eligible for a $10 discount for a full year junior or senior membership and a $20 discount for a full year family membership. Once a player has played three games for a team, he or she must pay the membership fee. Pro rata and discounted hardship rates to be negotiated upon request.
Neale to coordinate the distribution of membership information.
Moved: Pam Sellers Seconded: Frank Amtstaetter
Carried unanimously
3 Sub-Committees
Grounds
Trish Diggle, Neale Woods, Frank Amtstaetter, Melissa Hughes
Clubhouse Supplies
Trish Diggle, Neale Woods
Neale placed a small bin on the kitchen bench for dirty dish towels that Trish will monitor. It was suggested that we should get new hand and tea towels. Kris volunteered to follow this up.
Grants
Neale Woods, Pam Sellers, Frank Amtstaetter
4 General Business
The following whiteboard suggestions were discussed during the Committee meeting prior to the AGM:
- Hanging the 1922 photo on the wall – Jason had earlier volunteered to have the photo reframed before we hang it up.
- Heaters for the deck – we are not in a financial position to install heaters at this stage. Neale will look for grant opportunities to seek funds for the installation.
- Lines in the parking lot – Jason previously found a good source for paint for bitumen surfaces that he will explore. We also discussed removing some of the grass, and using clean fill and screenings to develop more parking spaces on the main road. Neale to explore options.
Meeting closed: 8.25 pm