South Gippsland Landcare Network 2024 AGM

Name: South Gippsland Landcare Network 2024 AGM
Start: 2024-10-15T18:30:00+1100
End: 2024-10-15T21:30:00+1100
Location: Open Gippsland

Tue, 15 Oct, 6:30pm - 9:30pm AEDT

Open Gippsland

leongatha, australia

South Gippsland Landcare Network

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Event description

All SGLN members and guests are warmly invited to attend SGLN's Annual General Meeting featuring special guest speaker: Tarwin River Forest steward, Stuart Inchley. Stuart will share his and Victoria Johnson’s uplifting story about their quest to preserve the ecologically significant area of forest at the eastern headwaters of the Tarwin River.

South Gippsland Biodiversity Protection Plan
We will present the long-awaited BPP at this meeting. Each SGLN Landcare Group will receive two copies free of charge. Hard copies of the BPP will be available for sale on the night for $20 (cash only). Attendees can also select to pre-purchase a printed copy of the Biodiversity Protection Plan at event registration check-out on Humantix by selecting the $20 AGM ticket + $20 BPP option. Attendees who select this option will be able to collect their copy of the BPP at the AGM.

Special business

Amend SGLN’s Statement of Purpose and Rules by adopting the motion: That the draft Statement of Purpose and Rules of South Gippsland Landcare Network dated 6 August 2024 be adopted with effect from 15 October 2024.

Ordinary business
● confirm the minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting (held 11 October 2023)
● receive the 2023-24 Annual Report
● receive and consider the financial statements submitted by the Board to members in accordance with s.100(1) of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012
● set SGLN’s annual subscription fee
● appoint Cardell Accountants as auditor
● elect up to five (5) ordinary Board members
● elect the Executive Board members.

Board nominations: Financial members of SGLN or SGLN Landcare Groups may nominate for Board positions. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretary (secretary@board.sgln.net.au) no later than 5pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

Voting: Financial members of SGLN or SGLN Landcare Groups are entitled to vote at the meeting in person or by proxy. Completed proxy forms must be received by the Secretary (secretary@board.sgln.net.au) no later than 5pm, Monday 14 October 2024.

All supporting documents for the Annual General meeting, including the special resolution can be found here.

Date/Time 15 October 2024, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start

Venue: Open Gippsland Lounge Bar, located at 48 Bair Street, Leongatha [enter via door opposite IGA carpark].
Open Gippsland is a hidden speakeasy-style lounge bar crafted from local timbers and reclaimed materials. Specialising in Gippsland wines, spirits, beers and food, the seasonal share plate menu features locally and ethically sourced ingredients.

Tickets
$20 each (excluding credit card fees). This includes a selection of platters featuring local Gippsland produce. Wine and soft drinks at bar prices.
Register by 5pm Friday 11 October 2024 via Humantix. Want to pre-purchase a hard copy of the BPP? Select the second option at ticket checkout (General Admission plus printed copy of the Biodiversity Projection Plan for $40).

Further information please email Jane at jane@sgln.net.au

Attendees can pre-order additional housemade Peroshkis served with beetroot hummus and horseradish yoghurt as follows:

beef & sauerkraut (small serve) $11
beef & sauerkraut (large serve) $18
potato & fennel (small serve) $11
potato & fennel (large serve) $18

Should you wish to pre-purchase food please email Jane at jane@sgln.net.au with your selection before 5pm 9th October 2024.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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The South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN) was formed in 1995 and today is made up of 15 member Landcare groups and over 500 families who manage and farm the land. The success of the network is due to the inspiring contributions made by the passionate individuals and volunteers.

Our Vision

SGLN represents and supports communities working together to increase biodiversity and promote sustainable land management.

Our Goals & Objectives

To support and facilitate on-ground action across SGLN and its Landcare groups.
To facilitate communication and cooperation within and between groups and grow membership.
To share knowledge, deliver projects and collaborate with our network and stakeholders.
To ensure SGLN demonstrates best practice governance and supports our groups to do the same.

Who are we

Our network is made up of 15 local groups working to preserve and protect the natural environment, while also enhancing the long-term sustainability of farming in this part of Victoria.

Our members are primary producers, hobby farmers, tree changers, backyard gardeners and environmentalists of all sorts – a diverse group that finds common ground in caring for the land and building community

SGLN is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a board. The board is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation: the leadership and supervision of the organisation’s affairs. The board’s primary role is to protect and enhance the value of the organisation for the benefit of its members and its mission.

Management and secretarial duties are fulfilled by a Landcare Facilitator. Projects are delivered by SGLN Project Officer/s and external contractors as required.

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