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Notice of the 137th FFC Annual General Meeting

21-Jan-2022

The 137th AGM will be held at the Community Room at the Fitzroy Football Club Grandstand, Brunswick St North Fitzroy on Sunday 13 February 2022 at 2.30pm. It is our intention to hold the event in person, but we will follow the Government’s COVID advice that may change before the date of the AGM. If we are not able to hold the event in person then we will hold the meeting online and details will be sent to you closer to the event.

  1. Confirmation of the Minutes :
    Confirmation of the Minutes of the 136th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 28 February 2021.
  1. To receive reports :
    To receive the Report of the Directors for season 2021 and the Financial Report for the year ended 31st October 2021.
  1. To Re-elect Directors:
    Pursuant to the provisions of Article 104 of the Articles of association, Joan Eddy and Kate Nolan retire and do not seek re-election to the Board.

    Pursuant to the provisions of Article 107 of the Articles of Association, Corbin Stevic and Emily Anderson have been nominated for election to the Board.
  1. To elect Honorary Life Members
    In accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Articles of Association, the following members have been recommended by the Board of Management for election as Honorary Life Members of the Club:

    Dave Barnes
    Ross Bartel
    Toby Hudson Bevege
    Nathan Ligris
    Raph Lloyd
    Bryce McAdam
    Kai Menzies
    Michael Pickering
    Nathan White
  2. General Business as permitted by the Chair

    5.1 FFC Strategic Plan Presentation

    Sophie Arnold will present the major findings of the consultation with members and stakeholders and the plan endorsed by Directors.

    Approved by WL Atherton and Sharon Torney Co-Company Secretaries


Appointment of Proxies:

  1. A shareholder member may appoint not more than two proxies, neither of who need to be a member of the Club. Any other member may appoint one proxy who need not be a member of the Club. If a member appoints one proxy only, that proxy shall be entitled to vote on a show of hands. Where a shareholder member appoints two or more proxies, the appointment shall be of no effect unless each proxy is appointed to represent a specified proportion of the member’s voting rights.
  2. The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the appointer or his attorney duly authorised in writing, or if the appointer is a corporation either under seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.
  3. A proxy need not be a member
  4. Forms of proxy must be lodged with the Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
  5. To download the proxy form, click here and email to secretary@fitzroyfc.com.au


Important Information Regarding Attending the Event and COVID-19 Protocols

  • We need you to RSVP in order to attend the AGM so we can provide you with updated information on COVID requirements. Please RSVP to governance@fitzroyfc.com.au or call Bill Atherton on 9580 6464 during business hours , no later than Thursday 10th February 2022.
  • Attendees to the AGM must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to check in with the provided QR code or manual register. Masks must be worn indoors and/or in accordance with the current COVID-19 requirements as determined by the State Government. Up to date information regarding COVID-19 protocols will be distributed before the AGM.
  • Please do not attend the AGM if you have been directed to isolate or feel unwell.
  • If you cannot attend, we will publish a story outlining the year’s results and highlights on the website in the next few days following the meeting.

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