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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Annual Report
2010
Avro Anson 2009 Avro Anson 2010
NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE INC.
Statement of Purpose
1. To highlight the significant role of aviation in the ongoing development of Nhill
2. To research and record the history of the RAAF Air School in Nhill from 1941 – 1946
within the broader context of Nhill’s aviation and aerodrome history
3. To collect Air School artefacts to display in secure premises
4. To acquire and restore an Avro Anson aeroplane, leaving it as a legacy to this and
future generations.
Management Committee 2010
President: Rob Lynch
Vice President: Len Creek
Secretary: Joan Bennett
Treasurer: Lesley Stephan
Trevor Borgelt
Max Carland
John Deckert
Graham Drage
Mick Kingwill
Merv Schneider
Chris Weeks
Nathan Wheeler
NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE INC.
Incorporation Number A0053781Z
Postal Address: PO Box 42, Nhill 3418.
President Rob Lynch, Vice President Len Creek, Secretary Joan Bennett, Treasurer Lesley Stephan.
Committee members: Trevor Borgelt, Max Carland, John Deckert, Graham Drage, Mick Kingwill, Merv Schneider,
Chris Weeks, Nathan Wheeler.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Meeting to be held Thursday 18th November, 2010
Location: Soldiers’ Lounge, Clarence Street, Nhill
Time: 7.30 pm.
AGENDA
1. Opening and welcome
2. Apologies
3. Confirm Minutes of Inaugural Meeting
4. Receive President’s Report
5. Receive Treasurer’s Report
6. Nominate Auditor for 2011
7. Elect Committee members for 2011
8. Set membership fees for 2011
9. Special Resolution: ‘That the meeting considers and adopts the Constitutional changes as
recommended by the Management Committee.’ (Amendment recommendations attached.)
10. Closure
Nhill Aerodrome Memorial
Minutes of the meeting held November 9th, 2008 at 3.00 pm, Nhill Aerodrome to gauge interest in pursuing a
memorial to showcase the rich history of the Aerodrome.
Attendance: Cr Joan Bennett, Cr Michael Gawith, Anne Champness, Grace Coulson, May Craig, Brian
Farmers, Max Carland, Len Creek, Mike Kingwill, Nathan Wheeler, Merv Schneider, Gary Sherwell, Ken
Schultz, Jean Schultz, Alex Bywaters, Fred Webb, Bruce Etherton, Chris weeks, Darrell Hall, Ian Wheeler, Bob
Korreng, Gary Jones, John Schmidt, Rob Lynch, Tom Lynch , Jo Ussing, Don Kube, Julie Atkin.
Apologies: Kevin O’Reilly, Max Davey, Jenny Graham.
Welcome – Don Kube.
This meeting was called by M. Kingwill, R. Lynch and D. Kube to establish community interest in setting up a
memorial to the RAAF Base at Nhill including local personnel and perhaps aviation in general. They
acknowledged the huge amount of work already done in this area by the Nhill Lions Club, Historical Society,
RSL and many individuals.
It is hoped that a new group would be able to draw on the knowledge. M. Kingwill has an amazing collection
of memorabilia and information; certainly enough for a display. He would not be the only local with
artefacts relating to the RAAF base. Nhill has a lot to offer and this venture could add substantially to it
many attractions.
D. Kube then invited four guest speakers to share their experiences.
Guest Speaker Max Carland – Early recollections of Nhill Aerodrome.
The first aerodrome in Nhill was at the top of Dimboola hill, followed by Blackwood’s paddock near the
Netherby Road. When Amy Johnson landed her plane in Nhill in 1932 a crowd of approximately 1000 people
greeted her.
The 1935 Air Race which refuelled at Nhill was won by Reg Ansett and Nell Littley has a book signed by
every pilot in that race. Max has no memories of the RAAF base in Nhill as he enlisted in the RAAF in 1942
and left Nhill.
Guest Speaker Merv Schneider – RAAF Base.
As early as 1937 Nhill’s aerodrome was well used. It was a good flat airstrip and DC3s would land to refuel.
As tensions increased overseas an Air Training Corps was established for anyone over 16. RAAF personnel
waiting to be called up helped out at the Training Corps and probably led to the high intake into the RAAF
from Nhill.
At the beginning of the War the Number 2, A.N.S. Astro Navigation School was established at the aerodrome.
Following the Japanese invasion of Australia, the No 2. Operational Training School was established at the
aerodrome.
Merv flew Liberators during the war and is in contact with a group of people in Werribee who are restoring a
Liberator. So far it has been 20 years of hard work and a cost of about $1.5 million.
Guest Speaker Brian Farmers – Current user of the Nhill Aerodrome.
Brian informed the group that after the war Max Carland went on to become a voluntary Flying Instructor
with the Wimmera Aero Club and is one of only two life members. Brian commented that it is not unusual
for people to drive into the aerodrome looking for memorabilia or where relatives were stationed during the
war.
Guest Speaker Ken Schultz – Nhill Lions Club
The Nhill Lions Club had a project to put a plane on a stick close to the highway. The aim of this was to get
people to stop in Nhill and increase the economic benefit of through traffic. Although this project was
shelved in August 2008, the Lions would support any future project. Ken also acknowledged ongoing
support from the Rotary and Apex Clubs.
These Aims and Goals were presented to the group.
AIM: To create a memorial to the RAAF Base at Nhill
SHORT TERM GOALS: To display the material already available in an appropriate venue for public viewing.
LONG TERM GOALS: To purchase items of interest and perhaps an Avro Anson wreck and restore it to non-
flying condition.
To find a building in which to carry out that restoration, this will eventually be the display centre.
Comments were then invited from the group. A summary of the concerns and opinions is as follows.
-Don’t look too big for a start. Display existing memorabilia and build on what is available. There are plenty
of RAAF memorials/displays that don’t have planes.
-Sponsorships and grants are available but are not usually for purchase of buildings.
-While finance may be short, there is a huge wealth of experience and talent among Nhill residents. There is
also a huge amount of memorabilia in private homes and people may be willing to loan this to a memorial.
-Some members expressed concern about using non-genuine artefacts. Others expressed disappointment of
the lack of town support for previous projects.
-There are at least two books almost ready to be published. One on the RAAF base in Nhill the other on the
WAAF war effort.
-We need to preserve the unique history of Nhill’s aerodrome especially that of the war years.
Motion:
‘That this meeting recognizes the importance of the Aerodrome in the on-going history of Nhill, and supports
the creation of an aviation memorial with focus initially on the RAAF presence at Nhill from 1941 – 1946.’
The motion was supported unanimously and the following people volunteered to be part of a committee to
explore this motion more fully.
Rob Lynch, Mike Kingwill, Nathan Wheeler, Ken Schultz, Chris Weeks, Max Carland Don Kube, Len Creek, Jo
Ussing, Joan Bennett (yet to confirm), Merv Schneider (to be asked), and John Deckert (to be asked). Anne
Champness declined to be part of the committee but would be available to assist with grant/sponsorship
applications and liaison with council.
Meeting closed 4.30 pm.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
2008 - 2010
A public meeting was called by Rev. Don Kube, Rob Lynch and Mick Kingwill on 9th November 2008 to discuss their
mutual concern that history of aviation in Nhill and the WW2 Air Base established by the RAAF from 1941-1946
might be lost, leaving this and future generations unaware of their heritage.
Thirty people in attendance resolved unanimously ‘that this meeting recognizes the importance of the Aerodrome
in the on-going history of Nhill and supports the creation of an aviation memorial with focus initially on the RAAF
presence at Nhill from 1941-1946.’ A Committee was formed comprising Rev Don Kube, Rob Lynch, Mick Kingwill,
Joanne Ussing, John Deckert, Ken Schultz, Chris Weeks, Cr Joan Bennett, Len Creek, Nathan Wheeler, Max Carland
and Merv Schneider.
Twelve months later, 10th November 2009, the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre was an incorporated body with Don
Kube firmly established as President. Joanne Ussing served as foundation Secretary/Treasurer until 9th July 2009
and Joan Bennett was then appointed to both positions. In November 2009 Joan Bennett resigned as Treasurer.
Lesley Stephan was appointed to the Committee and accepted the Treasurer’s position, and Joan Bennett
continued as Secretary. Ken Schultz earlier resigned his committee position, and Trevor Borgelt was elected in
November 2009.
In February 2010 the NAHC suffered a great loss with the death of the Reverend Don Kube, an inspirational and
greatly respected President. Don was a true leader who moulded and consolidated the group, setting in place a
solid foundation for the future. In March 2010, Vice President Rob Lynch was elected President and Len Creek
Vice President.
The Avro Anson Restoration Project:
In Feb-March 2009 President Don Kube met Graham Drage of Lah (Warracknabeal district). Their casual meeting
had huge ramifications for the NAHC. Some years before, Graham, a pilot and flying instructor had purchased the
remains of an Avro Anson aeroplane to save it from further destruction. The plane wreckage remained safely
stored in Graham’s farm yard. Graham, upon learning about the NAHC from Don Kube and the plan to acquire
and restore an Avro Anson, generously gifted the plane to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association. The
plane wreckage was transported to Nhill on 24th March 2009 and restoration work commenced. We were very
pleased to nominate Graham Drage to the NAHC Management Committee.
Committee member Mick Kingwill manages the restoration project. Mick’s skills are legendary and he has set the
benchmark for craftsmanship. Mick’s team of helpers - Len Creek, Rob Lynch, Whimpey Reichelt and Max Carland
maintain a high standard of workmanship. Interest in the project is Australia wide, with Committee member Chris
Weeks sourcing original detailed plans of the Avro Anson from England. Visitors from near and far are watching
the Avro Anson project, which will eventually be completed to taxiing status. It is currently stored in ‘Mick’s
Shed’, but is outgrowing this location.
Avro Anson parts have been sourced from many places, including EBAY and aircraft auctions. The Mt Gambier
Aerodrome gifted parts that had been stored since WW2. We were pleased to hear from Dale and Dianne Boxall
of Watchupga West who donated parts that had originally come from our Avro Anson. Many generous donors
have helped by giving parts, financial contributions, and expert advice and encouragement. I extend a heartfelt
thanks to all including my fellow Committee members who have travelled many miles looking for parts and pieces
of Avro Ansons at their own expense.
Restoring the Avro Anson and collecting aviation memorabilia has put us in touch with aviation enthusiasts across
Australia. We have visited the South Australian Aviation Museum, the Lake Boga Catalina Museum and the Mt
Gambier Aerodrome in particular. Two officials from the Queensland Air Museum came to Nhill to see the Avro
Anson. Individual members of the NAHC have visited aviation museums across Australia and England during the
past twelve months. We are on a continuous learning curve.
The NAHC Fly-in 17th October 2009
When Don Kube suggested that we should organize a Fly-In within twelve months of our inauguration, and with
about six hundred dollars ($600) in the bank, we had grave misgivings about our ability to bring it off. However,
every member caught Don’s enthusiasm and made a huge effort to make the Fly-In a reality. At the end of the
day on 17th October 2009, we had approx. $17,000 to deposit in our bank account and approximately .two and a
half thousand (2500) happy people of all ages who had joined in the excitement. Nhill Rotarians manned the
entrance gates and collected $12,500 for the NAHC. Cars were banked back along the Propodollah Road to the
railway crossing.
Eighty-six planes flew in to Nhill for the event. Adding to the excitement, several WW2 planes attended including
Winjeels, Mustang, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Yak 9, and a Kittyhawk.
The Nhill Aero Club granted us full use of their facilities. Hindmarsh Shire Council fully supported the NAHC
members, as did adjoining neighbours from John Millington’s duck farm. Marcus Kube, Manager of the Cairns
Airport, son of Don and Rae, was in charge of the Fly-in, with Brian Farmers the Master of Ceremonies. The RAAF
cadets from Horsham assisted in the day’s events, and the Emergency Services attended. It is impossible to
mention people who helped by name because there were so many willing volunteers, but I want to give a special
thanks to the wives of the Committee men who hosted the pilots and crew throughout the day and put on a
dinner in the evening.
We will always remember the outstanding donations and sponsorships given to us by the business sector.
Launch of Kevin O’Reilly’s book ‘In Just Five Years. October 2010
Former Nhill resident Kevin O’Reilly had a successful book launch during the Back-to-Nhill week of festivities. The
NAHC assisted with this event. The book was very well received and approx. 450 copies were sold on the day.
The book contains historical information about the RAAF Air Base at Nhill during WW2 and stories of former RAAF
personnel and local people. Kevin has generously committed five dollars from the sale of every book to the Nhill
Aviation Heritage Centre.
Navex Fly-in 25-26th March 2010
The NAHC Committee hosted the Navex fly-in at the end of March 2010. This group of flying enthusiasts stayed
overnight in Nhill on their way home to the Yarrawonga Aerodrome. School children from Nhill Lutheran School
and Nhill College visited the group at Nhill Aerodrome, were given a history session by John Deckert, and also
physically inspected the aircraft. Once again, the Nhill Aero Club granted us full use of their facilities.
Grant Applications:
Wimmera Volunteers Grant: successful application. We received $302, to offset insurance costs. Hindmarsh Shire
Council Events Grant: successful application. We received $500 for Fly-in administration costs.
An application for funds to build a Hangar/Exhibition Centre at the Nhill Aerodrome is pending. We have the
support of the Nhill community, the Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Federal Government, and are waiting on the
State Government decision. I thank Community Development Director Anne Champness for guiding the
application through its many stages. The Ahrens Family has generously assisted us with the project application.
The NAHC has sent two delegations to meet with Mr Stefan and Mr Bob Ahrens of Sheoak Log in South Australia
to discuss the project.
Milestones:
NAHC Anson Newsletter: The first edition written by John Deckert in April 2009 and subsequent editions
emailed free to two hundred and thirty members and contacts Australia wide.
NAHC Web Page: The Web Page was pioneered by John Deckert and posted on the Internet in June 2010.
It is still under construction.
NAHC Logo: Mick Kingwill came up with the concept. The design was professionally drawn by Brett
Sherwell. Its centre piece is the Avro Anson aeroplane with the Avro Anson green and gold colours. Brett
Sherwell prepared several applications of the design e.g. a letterhead and banner.
NAHC Banner: This shows the Logo on a dark blue background and the words ‘Highlighting Nhill’s RAAF
and Civil Aviation History’. First time displayed at the Nhill A&P Society 125th Show.
Planning for the future:
At the time we commenced our exciting journey we had great enthusiasm and many ideas. Most members
started off with knowledge of WW2 aircraft and history arising from a lifelong interest in the subject. The
decision to initially focus attention on the WW2 Air Base years and the acquisition of an Avro Anson channelled
our energies in those directions. However, we soon realized that the WW2 years were only one part of Nhill’s
unique aviation history which began in 1919.
With the generous assistance of Association member and former resident Jean Roberts, we commenced to
formally plan towards ‘Nhill’s Aviation Century 1919-2019’. We were aware that the Nhill Aviation Heritage
Centre had captured the interest of the Nhill community, but we wanted more than that. We wanted the
community to help shape our future and to participate in it in a meaningful way.
A very successful Community Consultation facilitated by Jean Roberts was held on 17th May 2010 with more than
eighty people in attendance. The event was co-sponsored by the Hindmarsh Shire Council with Mayor Michael
Gawith, Councillors and Andrew Bainbridge the Director of Infrastructure in attendance, and guest speaker David
Mark, the President of the Lake Boga Catalina Museum. The people affirmed the NAHC and gave positive
directions for the future which have been incorporated into the Plans.
The Hindmarsh Shire Nhill Aerodrome Master Plan Advisory Committee:
An important outcome of the Community Consultation was the formation by the Hindmarsh Shire of a committee
to develop a Master Plan for the Nhill Aerodrome. The NAHC President Rob Lynch presides over this committee
which also has other NAHC and community and business representatives. A draft Master Plan will shortly be
presented to the Hindmarsh Shire Council.
Conclusion:
Due to the generosity of local business firm Driscoll McIllrie and Dickinson, the NAHC has rooms with a shop front
in Nelson Street, Nhill. Our monthly Committee meetings are held there, and we also have a window to display
artefacts from the Second World War RAAF Air Base and other interesting items.
I thank the whole community for their support. Personally I feel privileged to be working with a great team who
share my passion for the project.
I’m also privileged to belong to this wonderful Nhill community who have shown me that they value the aviation
history by their encouragement and support.
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 1
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated
Constitution amendment recommendations Nos 1 to 14 November 2010
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Rule Title
and
Number
Relevant wording Rule Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
1. That the Model Rules as set out in the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act Regulations be adopted as the basis
for the following amendments – in place of the current Constitution
The Model Rules clearly sets out
the compliance requirements
under the Act to be met by
NAHC Inc: the following
amendments adapt the Model
Rules to the specific requirements
of NAHC Inc
2. 1 Name Same as the proposed
amendment
1 Name The name of the incorporated association is Nhill
Aviation Heritage Centre Incorporated (in these
Rules called "the Association").
The Model Rules requires the
name and Statement of Purpose
to be inserted
3. 1 Name Same as the proposed
amendment
1 Name 1A Statement of Purpose
a) To highlight the significant role of aviation in
the ongoing development of Nhill
b) To research and record the history of the RAAF
Air School in Nhill from1941-1946 within the
broader context of Nhill’s aviation and
aerodrome history
c) To collect Air School artefacts to display in
secure premises
d) To acquire and restore an Avro Anson
aeroplane, leaving it as a legacy to this and
future generations
The Model Rules requires the
Statement of Purpose to be
inserted
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 2
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Rule Title and
Number
Current Wording Rule Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
4. 18.Funds All monies received shall be
applied in furthering all or any
of the objectives of the
Association and no portion of
such monies or assets shall be
paid to any member of the
Association, provided that
nothing herein shall prevent the
payment in good faith of
responsible and proper
remuneration to any member
of the Association, in return for
any goods or services actually
rendered to the Association,
such payments to be
authorized by the
Management Committee
1B Non- profit clause
The assets and income of the organisation shall
be applied solely in furtherance of its above-
mentioned objects and no portion shall be
distributed directly or indirectly to the members of
the organisation except as bona fide
compensation for services rendered or expenses
incurred on behalf of the organisation.
The non-profit clause is required
to meet the ATO requirements to
achieve income tax exemption
status.
5. 2.1
Interpretation
The governing body of the
Association is referred to as the
Committee
2 (1)
Definitions
board means the board of management of the
Association;
This is a change of terminology
only in relation to the governing
body of the Association – from
Management Committee to
Board: the role, function,
responsibilities and authority of
the governing body remain the
same.
6.
There is no requirement for an
entrance fee in the current
Constitution
4
Membership
and
Subscription
Delete all references to an entrance fee for new
Association members
This amendment continues the
requirement under the current
Constitution
7. 6.2
Current constitution states
within three (3)months of the
end of the financial year.
9 (1)
Annual
General
Meeting
Add “– to be held within five months of the end of
the previous financial year.”
Adds this additional time
allowed (ie 2 months) for clarity,
as stated in the Act
Rec’n Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 3
No. Clause Title
and Number
Current Wording Clause Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
8.
There is no provision for proxy
voting in the current
Constitution
19
Proxies
To be removed from the Model Rules This amendment continues the
rule in the current Constitution
that Association and
Management Committee/Board
Members must be present at any
meeting to vote
9. 11
Management
Committee
Composition
‘The Management Committee
shall consist of:
(i)Chairperson/President
(ii)Vice-President
(iii) Secretary
(iv)Treasurer
(v)Eight (8) ordinary members.’
‘Members of the Management
Committee shall be elected at
the Annual General Meeting.
They shall be elected for a
period of one year and shall
retire at the Annual General
Meeting next following, but
shall be eligible for re-election.’
‘No office bearer shall hold the
same executive office for more
than two(2)consecutive years.
This period may be extended
at the discretion of the NAHC
Association.’
‘In the event of a casual
vacancy occurring in the
Management Committee, the
Management Committee may
appoint a member of the
Association to fill the vacancy
and the member so appointed
shall hold office, subject to
20
Office
Holders and
Ordinary
Board
Members
(1) The officers of the Association shall be—
(a) a President;
(b) a Vice-President;
(c) a Treasurer; and
(d) a Secretary.
(2) Board members will be elected for a two-
year term, with one half of the 12 positions being
open for election or re-election at each annual
general meeting.
(3) Association members at each annual general
meeting will elect six persons, and
at the first full board meeting following each
annual general meeting the board members will
elect the four officers from their number: the term
of office for each officer will be one year.
(4) The provisions of rule 23, so far as they are
applicable and with the necessary
modifications, apply to and in relation to the
election of persons to any of the
offices referred to in subrule (1).
(5) In the event of a casual vacancy in any
office referred to in subrule (1), the board may
appoint one of its ordinary board members to fill
the vacant office for the remainder of that
vacancy’s term.
(i) Combine rules 20 and 21
(ii) Maintains current office
holder positions
(iii) Board to consist of 4
Officers/Office-bearers and
8 ordinary Board members
– as in current Constitution
(iv) This amendment moves
from 1-year to 2-year terms
for members of the Board,
thus ensuring continuity by
removing the possibility of
100% turnover of Board
members at one AGM
(v) Rule 20 details how the 2-
year Board membership
term will operate, with the
Board appointing the
office-holders
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 4
these rules, until the conclusion
of the Annual General Meeting
next following the date of their
appointment.’
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Clause Title
and Number
Current Wording Clause Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
10. 11.3
Election of
Management
Committee
Members
Nominations of candidates for
elections as members of the
Management Committee:
(a) shall be made in
writing, signed by two
members of the
Association and
accompanied by the
written consent of the
candidate (which may
be endorsed on the
form of nomination);
(b) (b)shall be delivered to
the Secretary of the
Association not less
than 7 days before the
date fixed for holding
of the Annual General
Meeting;
(c) ©and shall be publicly
displayed.
‘If insufficient nominations are
received to fill all vacancies on
the Management Committee,
the candidates nominated
shall be deemed to be
elected’.
‘if the number of nominations
received is equal to the
number of vacancies to be
filled the persons nominated
shall be deemed to be
elected.’
21
Election of
board
members
(1)Nominations of candidates for election as
members of the board of the Association must
be—
(a)made in writing, signed by two members
of the Association and accompanied by the
written consent of the candidate (which
may be endorsed on the form of
nomination); and
(b)delivered to the Secretary of the
Association not less than 7 days before the
date fixed for the holding of the annual
general meeting.
(2) If insufficient nominations are received to fill all
vacancies on the board, the candidates
nominated shall be deemed to be elected with
the board filling the remaining vacant positions
immediately following the annual general
meeting.
(3) If the number of nominations received is equal
to the number of vacancies to be filled, the
persons nominated shall be deemed to be
elected.
(4) If the number of nominations exceeds the
number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot must
be held.
(5) The ballot for the election of board members
must be conducted at the annual general
meeting in such manner as the board may direct.
Details the procedure for
election of all 12 Board members
(ie Office-Holders + Ordinary
Members)
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 5
If the number of nominations
exceeds the number of
vacancies to be filled, a ballot
shall be held.’
The ballot for the elections of
the ordinary members of the
Management Committee shall
be conducted at the Annual
General meeting in such usual
and proper manner as the
Chairperson may direct.’
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Clause Title
and Number
Current Wording Clause Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
11. 11.5.
Proceedings
of the
Management
Committee
‘Questions arising at a meeting
of the Management
Committee or of any Sub-
committee appointed by the
Management Committee shall
be determined on a show of
hands or, if demanded, by a
poll taken in such manner as
the person presiding at the
meeting may determine.’
‘Each member present at a
meeting of the Management
Committee is entitled to one
vote and, in the event of a tied
vote on any question; the
person presiding shall exercise
a second or casting vote.’
28Voting at board meetings
(1)Questions arising at a meeting of the board, or
at a meeting of any subcommittee or task group
appointed by the board, shall be determined on
a show of hands or, if a member requests, by a
poll taken in such manner as the person presiding
at that meeting may determine.
(2) Each member present at a meeting of the
board, or at a meeting of any subcommittee or
task group appointed by the board (including
the person presiding at the meeting), is entitled
to one vote and, in the event of an equality of
votes on any question, the person presiding may
exercise a second or casting vote.
Includes voting at any sub-
committees or task groups
established by the Board for any
purpose
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 6
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Clause Title
and Number
Current Wording Clause Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
12. 18.
Funds
‘The funds of the Association
shall be derived from
subscription fees, donations,
Federal, State and Local
Government grants, fund
raising effort, user fees and
such other sources as the
Management Committee
determines.’
All monies received shall be
applied in furthering all or any
of the objectives of the
Association and no portion of
such monies or assets shall be
paid to any member of the
Association, provided that
nothing herein shall prevent the
payment in good faith of
responsible and proper
remuneration to any member
of the Association, in return for
any goods or services actually
rendered to the Association,
such payments to be
authorized by the
Management Committee.’
‘Cheques are to be drawn and
signed by the Treasurer and
one of two designated
Management Committee
members’.
31
Funds (1) The Treasurer of the Association must ensure
that—
(a)all moneys due to the Association are
collected and received and all payments
authorised by the Association are made; and
(b)correct accounts and books showing the
financial affairs of the Association with full details
of all receipts and expenditure connected with
the activities of the Association are kept.
(2) All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange,
promissory notes and other negotiable
instruments must be signed by two of the three
members endorsed by the board as signatories.
(3) The funds of the Association shall be derived
from annual subscriptions, donations and such
other sources as the board determines.
Rule 31 (1) requires the Treasurer
to ‘ensure’ that the following
sub-rules are complied with
Rule 31(2) requires signing of all
financial/negotiable instruments
by two of the three members
endorsed by the board as
signatories
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre Association Incorporated: Page 7
Rec’n
No.
Current NAHC Inc Constitution Draft Constitution – based on the Model Rules Rationale
Clause Title
and Number
Current Wording Clause Title
and
Number
Proposed Amendment
13. 16.
Current wording ‘the assets of
the Association shall be
disposed of in accordance
with the provisions of the
Act’.
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Winding up In the event of the winding up or the cancellation
of the incorporation of the Association, the assets
of the Association must be distributed to
organisations with similar purposes in which the
membership base is comprised of citizens of Nhill
and district, and are prevented from accessing or
using the assets of their association for the private,
personal or business benefit of any member. The
process of distribution must be undertaken in
accordance with the provisions of the Act.
The assets and income of the organization shall be
applied solely in furtherance of its above-
mentioned objects and no portion shall be
distributed directly or indirectly to the members of
the organization except as bona fide
compensation for services rendered or expenses
incurred on behalf of the organization.
Provides requirements for
distribution of assets upon the
legal winding up of the
Association
14.
There is Currently no provision
for proxy voting.
Appendices Deletion of appendices relating to proxy voting
and schedule of fees:
APPENDIX 2: FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY
FOR MEETING OF ASSOCIATION CONVENED UNDER
RULE 7(7)
APPENDIX 3: FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY
APPENDIX 4: SCHEDULE OF FEES
With no provision for proxy voting
being continued, the only
Appendix required is Appendix 1:
application for membership of
NAHC Inc
The Schedule of fees is not
required, as Association
Membership fees will be
determined by Association
members at the AGM