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Swimming North Coast Inc.
PO BOX 6508, South Lismore, NSW 2480
President : Warren Phillips 0414 781 565 Secretary : Jo Kilburn 0434 334 939
MINUTES of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY 23rd JUNE 2019 AT 11.00AM
WOOLGOOLGA RSL CLUB
17 Beach Street, Woolgoolga
BUSINESS
1. MEETING OPENED: 11.09 am
1.1 Confirmation of Delegates in attendance: Michael Thompson (Alstonville), Joanne
Hodgson (Bellingen), Tiffany Easman (Bellingen), Jackie Bratti (Casino), Sarah Smith
(Casino), Richard Lloyd (Coffs Harbour), Donna Briley (Coffs Harbour), Mason
Marchment (Crescent Head), Kerry Fowler (Forster), Michelle Scislo (Foster), Deb
Russell (Grafton), Kathryn Robinson (Grafton), Peter Gambrill (Kempsey), Margaret
Jopling OAM (Kempsey), Peter Brack (Kingscliff), Sandra Dawson (Kingscliff), Michelle
Kiirkwood (Laurieton), Christine Molyneux (Laurieton), Todd Yourell (Lismore Workers),
Peter Harvey (Lismore Workers), Lyndel Sutton (Macksville), Renee Pickvance
(Macksville), Brian Grant (Port Macquarie), Warren Phillips (Port Macquarie), Kim Roach
(Sawtell), Douglas Neil (Sawtell), Christine Bowyer (Summerland RT), Andrew Jones
(Taree), Ian Smith (Taree), Simon Watkins (Trinity Lismore), Ingrid Jensen (Trinity
Lismore), Gary Wilson (Twin Towns), John Miall (Wauchope), Michelle Miall
(Wauchope), Margaret Cornall (Wingham), Anna MacMillan (Wingham), Stacey Shaw
(Woodenbong), Warwick Shaw (Woodenbong), Luke Anderson (Woolgoolga), Joan
Anderson (Woolgoolga)
Voting Life Members: Janelle Barnett LM (Kempsey), Robert Guyer LM (Kempsey),
Ann Pilkie LM (Laurieton), Graham Canning LM (Lismore Workers), Helen Green LM
(Twin Towns), Faye Rowles LM (Twin Towns), Jennie Riley LM (Woodenbong)
Visitors: Kristy Robson (Casino), Helen Phipps (Coffs), Neville Thomson (Grafton),
Kerry Bowers-Thomson (Grafton), Eva Grant (Port Macquarie), Leanne Elkins (Sawtell),
Mark Healy (Sawtell), Jo Kilburn (Trinity Lismore), Deni Piccini (Twin Towns), Margaret
Cornall (Wingham), Pat Troy (Swimming NSW), Josh Karp (Swimming NSW), Lyn
Connell (Swimming NSW)
1.2 Apologies: Renee Marchment, Vincent Bowyer, Mel Piccini, Jenny Watts, Byron Bay
SC, Forster Aquatic, Murwillumbah, Ken McLennan LM, Ian Barfoot (Auditor)
2. MINUTES OF THE 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2.1 MOTION: That the Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting be endorsed as a true
and accurate record.
Moved: Brian Grant
Seconded: Joanne Hodgson
CARRIED
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13. BUSINESS ARISING: Nil
4. REPORTS
4.1 President’s Report:
Ann Pilkie presented her President’s report which included acknowledging Jenny Watts
receiving recognition for her long term volunteer work at the NSW Sports Awards, Margaret
Jopling receiving an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, as well as highlights of the
top SNC swimmers’ achievements, including Tylah Crabtree being named swimmer of the
meet at SNSW LC Country Championships. Tylah Crabtree, Lachlan Walker and coaches
Simon Watkins and Graham Walker were praised for their inclusion on the Swimming NSW
Gold Squad. Praise was given to our Multi-class swimmers that were selected on squads
after their outstanding performances at Australian Age – McKinley Arnison (Para Potential
Squad) and Morgan Jean, Sarah McIntosh & Ben Auckram (Para Development Squad).
Ann noted that we are a Swimming NSW association and as such her report reflects the
results from NSW meets but also mentioned the achievements of swimmers who, because of
location, compete in QLD.
Taylor Corry’s achievements were also mentioned from when she was a part of SNC.
At this point Pat Troy, Swimming NSW President, was invited to join Ann and present the
2018/2019 Championship trophies to the respective clubs. Coffs Harbour Swimming Club
was the Champion Club in summer, and Trinity Lismore for both 2018 and 2019 Winter
meets. The swimmers of the meet were Tylah Crabtree (Trinity Lismore) and Jack Hosking
(Trinity Lismore) in the 2018 winter and Tylah Crabtree (Trinity Lismore), Dane Jeffery
(Foster) in the summer and Tylah Crabtree (Trinity Lismore) and Nash Wilkes (Foster) in the
2019 winter.
Re Development days, a thank you was given to all Clubs and Venues for hosting the days.
Re Technical Committee, a thank you to all TO’s for volunteering their time throughout the
year, with a special mention to Faye, Andrew, Simon and Ian for achieving high level
accreditations.
Special thanks were given to Ian Barfoot for completing the Audit again this year.
Ann attended the SNSW AGM and strongly encourages all clubs to send a delegate to
attend the AGM, State Forum and Technical Forum day this year. It is a great opportunity to
meet and share information with people from other regions.
A special thank you was given to Lyn Connell for help throughout the year.
All volunteers including club committees, technical officials and the SNC Management and
Standing Committee Members were thanked for their efforts over the past year and for
providing opportunities for our swimmers.
Simon Watkins moved that the President’s Report be accepted.
Seconded: Brian Grant
CARRIED
4.2 Treasurer’s Report:
Helen Green presented the Financial Report for the year and acknowledged the work of the
auditor in preparing the report.
Helen outlined that a deficit of $3,063.76 had been incurred in the last financial year and that
the balance at the 31 March 2019 was $36,771.56 plus stock on hand of $8,717.43
Helen Green moved that the Financial Report for the year ending 31 March 2019 be
accepted.
Seconded: Andrew Jones
CARRIED
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24.3 Registrar’s Report:
Graham Canning reported on the Area Membership numbers and comparisons over the
previous years which shows an increase in paying Swimmer members from previous years
as well as an increase in all other membership categories apart from Junior Dolphin
Members, where there has been a decrease.
Graham also outlined the records that had been broken and results that had been uploaded
to the National Results Database.
Graham Canning moved that the Registrar’s Report be accepted.
Seconded: Peter Brack
CARRIED
4.4 Competition Committee Report:
Andrew Jones reported on the success of the Winter and Summer Championships in 2018-
2019 season which included higher swimmer numbers than previous years. Andrew thanked
the clubs and officials for their support over the year and outlined that the Summer LC
championship structure would change for this coming year. A presentation was also given
during the forum.
Andrew thanked the Competition Committee Members for their help and support over the
past year.
Andrew Jones moved that the Competition Report be accepted.
Seconded: Warren Phillips
CARRIED
4.5 ATSC Report:
Jennie Riley reported on the work of the Area Technical Committee and thanked its
members for their work and support. Jennie went on to thank all Technical Officials for their
work over the past year at all levels of swimming.
Jennie invited Josh Karp, a Swimming NSW representative, to present the Technical Official
Service awards for 10, 15, and 30 years.
Jennie then invited Pat Troy to present the Technical Official of the Year awards to Andrew
Jones of Taree Torpedoes and Simon Watkins of Trinity Lismore.
Jennie Riley moved that the Area Technical Swimming Committee report be accepted
Seconded: Brian Grant
CARRIED
4.6 Development Committee Report:
Simon Watkins thanked the Coaches and venues for their commitment to Development
activities and their assistance throughout the year, and he also thanked Peter Harvey for his
work at the beginning of the year.
Simon briefly mentioned the change to the Development program and that further discussion
would take place during the forum, and also spoke about the introduction of the Coaches
Forums which have been well received in the area.
Simon went on to thank all the Team Managers, Presenters, Volunteers and Committee
members for their help and support throughout the year.
Simon Watkins moved that the Development Report be accepted.
Seconded: Helen Green
CARRIED
5. NOTICES OF MOTION
5.1 Submitted by Management Committee
That the Club Affiliation Fee to SNC for 2020/2021 Season be $50.00
Moved: Helen Green
Seconded: Warren Philips
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35.2 Submitted by Management Committee
That the Affiliation Fee for 2019/2020 for an Individual Member of SNC who is registered as
a “swimmer” be $5.00
Moved: Helen Green
Seconded: Brian Grant
5.3 Submitted by Management Committee
That the Affiliation Fee for 2019/2020 for an Individual Member of SNC who is registered as
a “non-swimmer” be $2.00
Moved: Helen Green
Seconded: Warren Philips
5.4 Submitted by Management Committee
That clause 29.5 be added to the constitution – please refer to Notice of motion Attachment 1
Moved: Warren Philips
Seconded: Ian Smith
5.5 Submitted by Management Committee
That clause 11.2 of the Constitution be removed and replaced with clauses 11.2 – 11.10 and
subsequent clauses be re-numbered – please refer to Notice of Motion Attachment 2
Moved: Graham Canning
Seconded: Simon Watkins
NOTIFICATION OF CHAMPIONSHIP FEES
Ann Pilkie, on behalf of the Management Committee advised the members that the cost of
entries to 2019-20 championships will be $6.00 per individual entry, and $7.00 per relay
entry.
6. ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Ann Pilkie stepped down as chair and Pat Troy chaired the meeting for the elections of the
Management and Standing committees.
6.1 President:
Warren Phillips – Port Macquarie
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
Ann Pilkie withdrew her nomination, Warren Philips was elected unopposed.
6.2 Two (2) Vice Presidents: One North & One South
North: Peter Brack – Kingscliff
Faye Rowles – Twin Towns
An election took place, Peter Brack was elected.
South: Warren Phillips – Port Macquarie
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
Warren Philips withdrew due to being elected as President, Ann Pilkie withdrew her
nomination.
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4Nominations were taken from the floor, Ann Pilkie nominated Joanne Hodgson (Bellingen),
Jennie Riley seconded the nomination.
Joanne Hodgson was elected unopposed.
6.3 Secretary: Jo Kilburn – Trinity Lismore
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
An election took place, Jo Kilburn was elected.
6.4 Treasurer: Helen Green –Twin Towns
Helen Green elected unopposed
6.5 Competition Coordinator:
Helen Green – Twin Towns
Andrew Jones – Taree
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
Helen Green withdrew due to being elected as Treasurer, Ann Pilkie withdrew her
nomination, Andrew Jones elected unopposed
6.6 Registrar: Helen Green – Twin Towns
Ingrid Jensen – Trinity Lismore
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
Helen Green withdrew due to being elected as Treasurer. An election took place, Ann Pilkie
was elected.
6.7 Area Technical Swimming Coordinator (ATSCC):
Ann Pilkie – Laurieton
Jennie Riley – Woodenbong
Ann Pilkie withdrew due to be elected as Registrar, Jennie Riley elected unopposed.
6.8 Development Coordinator:
Helen Green – Twin Towns
Simon Watkins – Trinity Lismore
Helen Green withdrew due to being elected as Treasurer, Simon Watkins elected
unopposed.
The following Management Committee members elected for the 2019 to 2020 year were:
6.1 President: Warren Philips
6.2 Vice Presidents Peter Brack North
Joanne Hodgson South
6.3 Secretary Jo Kilburn
6.4 Treasurer Helen Green
6.5 Competition Coordinator Andrew Jones
6.6 Registrar Ann Pilkie
6.7 Area Technical Swimming Coordinator (ATSC) Jennie Riley
6.8 Development Coordinator Simon Watkins
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5ELECTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES
7.1 Area Competition Committee:
Peter Brack – Kingscliff, Helen Green – Twin Towns, Joanne Hodgson – Bellingen, Ingrid
Jensen – Trinity Lismore, Jo Kilburn – Trinity Lismore, John Miall – Wauchope, Alex Philips –
Port Macquarie, Ann Pilkie – Laurieton, Simon Watkins – Trinity Lismore
Ingrid Jensen and Simon Watkins withdrew their nominations, and an election took place.
Peter Brack, Helen Green, Joanne Hodgson, Jo Kilburn, Alex Philips and Ann Pilkie were
elected.
7.2 Area Development Committee:
Helen Green – Twin Towns, Ingrid Jensen – Trinity Lismore, Jo Kilburn – Trinity Lismore,
Helen Phipps – Coffs Harbour, Ann Pilkie – Laurieton, Kim Roach – Sawtell.
Development Committee were endorsed as nominated.
7.3 Area Technical Swimming Committee:
Janelle Barnett – Kempsey, Brian Grant – Port Macquarie, Helen Green – Twin Towns,
Andrew Jones – Taree, Ann Pilkie – Laurieton, Jennie Riley – Woodenbong, Faye Rowles –
Twin Towns, Simon Watkins – Trinity Lismore
Jennie Riley was declared ineligible as she was already elected as the ATSCC.
Janelle Barnett, Brian Grant, Hellen Green, Andrew Jones, Ann Pilkie, Faye Rowles and
Simon Watkins were elected unopposed.
Brian Grant moved a motion that all Ballot Papers be destroyed
Seconded: Joanne Hodgson
CARRIED
Pat Troy thanked Lyn Connell and Josh Karp for their assistance as returning officers for the
election.
7. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
Helen Green talked about the great service provided to the Association by Ian Barfoot of
Club And Association Audit Services (CAAAS), and made the suggestion that she would be
happy to use him for next year’s Audit.
Helen Green moved that we continue using Ian Barfoot (CAAAS) as the Auditor.
Seconded: Peter Brack
CARRIED
8. APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICER
Warren Phillips moved that Ann Pilkie continue in the position of Public Officer for Swimming
North Coast for the 2019 to 2020 year.
Seconded: Joanne Hodgson
CARRIED
9. APPOINTMENT OF PATRONS
Ann Pilkie outlined that currently all Federal and State Members of Parliament are invited to
be Patron’s of Swimming North Coast.
Jennie Riley moved that all Federal and State Members of Parliament be invited to be
Patrons of Swimming North Coast for the 2019 to 2020 year.
Seconded: Brian Grant
CARRIED
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610. SWIMMING NORTH COAST SERVICE AWARDS
Ann read citations for both Awards which were presented to Margaret Cornall and Margaret
Jopling OAM.
11. DATE OF THE 2019 AGM
Ann Pilkie outlined the date as the 21st June 2020 at Woolgoolga RSL Club.
Andrew Jones moved that this be the date of next year’s AGM
Seconded: Peter Brack
CARRIED
Margaret Cornall spoke to the meeting and would like to have Ann Pilike’s long standing record
of service to Swimming North Coast as past President recognised and noted.
CLOSE OF MEETING: 1.10 pm
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