Minutes of meetings

SAMG Meeting Minutes – 14th February 2020

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SAMG AGM Meeting Minutes  – 8th February 2019

Meeting held at WEA club rooms, 223 Angas St Adelaide.

  1. SAMG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Meeting was opened by Chairman Clifford Shirra at 7:35 pm.

  1. PRESENT

Clifford Shirra, Chris Burrows, Colin Huckel, Darren Bestt, David Tillbrooke, Ian Fisk, Peter Gheude, Philip Kocent , David Zerk, Rick Matthews, Wayne Sierke, Howard Harvey, Mark Spooner, Kevin Zietz, Thomas Loo, John O’Sullivan.

 APOLOGIES

Gordon Crawford,

  1. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2018 Minutes presented by Chairman, moved by Peter Gheude seconded by Rick Matthews, carried.

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

Revisit of SAMG Constitution Update as item 9 below.

  1. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Report read by Chairman, Cliff Shirra, moved by Colin Huckel, seconded by Chris Burrows, carried.

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

Report read by Treasurer Peter Gheude and audited by Colin Huckel,

Peter raised issue of cancelled accounts owing to lack of use. CBA automatically cancel accounts or access if no funds present or if not accessed within a six month period. The third account is required for online or other purchases requiring single account signature when a cheque is not accepted, Peter will visit CBA to see how this can be resolved and report back.

moved Ian Fisk, Seconded by David Tilbrooke, carried.

  1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Vote of thanks to outgoing Executive.

Clifford Shirra nominated by Rick Matthews to continue as chairman and meeting organiser. Accepted unanimously.

Peter Gheude nominated to continue as Secretary/Treasurer and Public Officer.

Four ordinary committee members nominated, Chris Burrows, David Zerk, Wayne Sierke and Colin Huckel.

  1. DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CHANGES TO SAMG CONSTITUTION.

Debate continued on the choice of wording and exact meanings along with required content. Executive to rework and resubmit to membership for assessment prior to a SGM then registration with CBS.

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS

 Rick Matthews the WEA Clubs chairman raised the issue of our possibly limited tenure and inclusion as a WEA Club and recommended that we seek a new venue. Several members agreed to investigate and report findings to secretary.

Discussion on fees determined no change at this time dependent on venue choice outcomes.

  1. MEETING SUGGESTIONS

A request of members to consider new projects now that the Component tester has been completed by interested members. David Zerk and Peter Gheude can provide final code and suggested Zener tester modifications.

Ongoing Projects include; Linux, the Pine64, Pi, ESP8266 and ESP32.

Future presentations include;

Colin – NBN, Chris – TFT Displays and Cliff – PWM LEDS

  1. CLOSE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGM was closed by the Chairman at 10:15 pm.

  1. GENERAL MEETING

Presentation,

Commodore 64 Power Supply interface and Badging by Darren Bestt.

Meeting closed: 10:50pm

Peter Gheude, Treasurer/Secretary
Date: 9 February, 2019.


Special General Meeting – 8 pm Friday 10th August 2018

Meeting opened at 8pm.

Clifford Shirra was nominated by Peter Gheude and was unanimously elected as new SAMG Chairman.

SGM closed 8:20 pm.

Agenda and Notice for special general meeting 8pm on the 10th August

We have been privileged to have Eric Clarke as our Chairman for the last few years. Unfortunately he has been compelled to resign as Chairman of the South Australian Microprocessor Group.

His outstanding contribution must be applauded. He has performed the Chairman’s role, reworked our website, and shared his electronics and microprocessor expertise with everyone. We have all been personally enriched by association with him, and our group has greatly benefited as well.

As Secretary, I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Eric over this period.

Thank you for generously sharing your time with us.

I am calling a special general meeting for the 10th of August to elect an interim Chairman until our next AGM when all positions will become vacant.

The role of the SAMG Chairman is to;

  1. chair or preside over the committee,  general or special meetings
  2. produce the agendas assisted by the secretary and membership
  3. head the committee in making decisions for the benefit of the group
  4. disciplinary matters and settling disputes amongst membership
  5. lead group in terms of strategic short and longer term planning
  6. manage SAMG affairs by always seeking collaboration
  7. consult and delegate by consensus special roles to committee or the membership

Peter Gheude – Secretary SAMG
31st July 2018

Addendum:  Sadly Eric Clarke passed away on 12-1-2019 and will be dearly missed SAMG Members past and present.


SAMG AGM Meeting Minutes  – 9th February 2018

Meeting held at WEA club rooms, 223 Angas St Adelaide.
OPENING OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Meeting was opened by Chairman Eric Clarke at 7:00 pm.

  1. PRESENT

Chris Burrows, Eric Clarke, Ian Fisk, Peter Gheude, Philip Kocent , David Zerk, Rick Mathews, Cliff Shirra, Wayne Sierke, Mark Spooner, Kevin Zietz, Thomas Loo, John O’Sullivan and Graeme Wilson.

 APOLOGIES

Colin Huckel, David Tilbrooke and Gordon Crawford,

  1. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes presented by Chairman, moved by Rick Matthews, seconded Ian Fisk carried.

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

nil

  1. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Report read by Chairman, Eric Clarke, moved by Rick Matthews, seconded Ian Fisk, carried.

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

Report read by Treasurer Peter Gheude and audited by Colin Huckel, moved E Clarke, carried.

  1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Vote of thanks to outgoing Executive.
Eric Clarke agreed to continue as chairman/meeting organiser.
Peter Gheude agreed to continue as Secretary/Treasurer/Public Officer.
Graeme Wilson nominated as Editor
Four ordinary committee members, Chris Burrows, Cliff Shirra Mark Spooner and Colin Huckel (Auditor).

Meeting suspended at 7:25pm to allow for Presentation of TronXY X5S 3D printer construction review By Peter Gheude.

  1. Discussion and vote on changes to constitution

Meeting AGM Resumed at 8.55pm to vote on reworked SAMG Constitution for presentation to CBS.

Acceptance of updates to constitution – carried.

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS

 10.1

Discussion on fees determined no change.

  1. MEETING SUGGESTIONS

A meeting suggestion box was presented so members could deposit suggestions thoughout evening.   Projects including Pine64, Pi, USBAsp and Component Tester.

  1. CLOSE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGM was closed by chairman at 9:05 pm.

  1. RESUME GENERAL MEETING

Peter Gheude, Treasurer/Secretary
Date: 9 February, 2018.


SAMG AGM Meeting Minutes  – 10th February 2017

  1. OPENING OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

After a short presentation by Kevin Zietz on ATMega328 fuses.

Meeting was opened by Chairman Eric Clarke at 7:35 pm.
Moved Colin Huckel, Seconded David Tilbrooke

  1. PRESENT

Chris Burrows, Eric Clarke,  Ian Fisk, Peter Gheude, Colin Huckel (Auditor), Philip Kocent , Rick Mathews, Cliff Shirra, Wayne Sierke, Mark Spooner, David Tilbrooke, Kevin Zietz, Grahame Wilkins (visitor)

 APOLOGIES

  1. Thomas Loo, Gordon Crawford, Adam Voysey
  1. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes presented by Secretary, moved   Ian Fisk, seconded Chris Burrows carried.

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES   nil
  1. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Report read by Chairman, Eric Clarke, moved David Tilbrooke , seconded Mark Spooner , carried.

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

Report read by Treasurer and audited by Colin Huckel, moved E Clarke , seconded C  Huckel   , carried.

  1. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Eric Clarke agreed to be temp chairman

  1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

(Meeting Organizer who shall also be the Chairman.
Secretary who shall also be the Treasurer and the Public Officer
Editor who shall edit and arrange the publication of the Group’s newsletter
Four ordinary committee members who shall constitute a sub-committee known as “the Technical Sub-committee”.

CHAIRMAN/MEETING ORGANIZER   Eric Clarke
SECRETARY/TREASURER/PUBLIC OFFICER    Peter Gheude
WEA CLUBS’ REPRESENTATIVE – Rick Matthews
NEWSLETTER EDITOR – Philip Kocent
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE – Chris Burrows, Rick Matthews, Mark Spooner, Colin Huckel (4 required)
ELECTION OF AUDITOR   Colin Huckel moved Mark Spooner, Seconded David Tilbrooke

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS

10.1

Review SAMG Constitution and suggested changes as proposed with agenda.

Much discussion on content and wording of existing and suggested changes. Membership changes sent to all members with request to review rules and comment as required.

Vote on constitution changes to be voted at future Special General Meeting.

10.2 Motion to increase annual membership fees.

Membership discussion on why fees should be increased.
Increase to $10 Moved by Peter Gheude, seconded Eric Clarke
Newsletter/Website.  Review of Site Location by Eric Clarke

Venue – No change.

  1. MEETING SUGGESTIONS

Continue with current projects including Pine64, Pi, USBAsp and Component Tester.

  1. CLOSE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Meeting was closed by chairman at 10:20 pm.

  1. RESUME GENERAL MEETING

Peter Gheude, Treasurer/Secretary
Date: 10 February, 2017.


SAMG AGM Meeting Minutes  – 12th February 2016

Meeting held at WEA club rooms, 223 Angas St Adelaide.

  1. OPENING OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Meeting was opened by Chairman, Rick Matthews, at 7:30 pm.

  1. APOLOGIES

Thomas Loo

  1. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes presented by Secretary , moved   P Gheude , seconded   M Spooner , carried.

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

nil

  1. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Report read by Chairman, Rick Matthews, moved P Kocent , seconded E Clarke , carried.

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

Report read by Treasurer, Rick Matthews, moved E Clarke , seconded C Huckel   , carried.

  1. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

R Matthews agreed to be temp chairman

  1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

(Meeting Organizer who shall also be the Chairman.
Secretary who shall also be the Treasurer and the Public Officer

Editor who shall edit and arrange the publication of the Group’s newsletter

Four ordinary committee members who shall constitute a sub-committee known as “the Technical Sub-committee”.

 

CHAIRMAN/MEETING ORGANIZER – E Clarke

SECRETARY/TREASURER/PUBLIC OFFICER – P Gheude

WEA CLUBS’ REPRESENTATIVE – R Matthews

NEWSLETTER EDITOR – P Kocent

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE – C Burrows, R Matthews, M Spooner, C Huckel (4 required)

ELECTION OF AUDITOR – T Smith

 

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS

Fees – No change.

Newsletter – No change.

Venue – No change.

  1. MEETING SUGGESTIONS

Raspberry Pi, Udoo projects – P Gheude

  1. CLOSE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Meeting was closed by chairman at 8:30 pm.

R Matthews, Chairman/Secretary

Date: 12 February, 2016.