Annual Report 2011 - 2012 - Australasian Society for Ultrasound in ...

Annual Report 2011–201218age all those who may be unhappy aboutany decisions that ASUM may make tojoin Council, and help contribute to thedecisions made by Council.As I write this, I am leaving a verysuccessful ASUM New Zealand AnnualBranch Meeting and heading hometo Melbourne to look forward to theASM in September. I cannot help butbe inspired by the New Zealand ASUMbranch – every meeting they hold is moresuccessful than the last, the quality of themeetings keep improving, and the branchmembers themselves are just exceptional.This branch epitomises what all ASUMbranches should strive to be. This is mythird visit to New Zealand in the lastseven months and I continually find NewZealanders to be the most welcoming andenthusiastic sonographers I have met,even in these turbulent times.I look forward to a successful 12months for ASUM.”Honorary Treasurer’s ReportDr Andrew Ngu referred to his report inthe Annual Report as follows:“I am very pleased to report thefinancial result for the year ending 30thJune 2011 with an operating profit of$14,911.74.Therefore the total asset of theSociety has increased from $2,719,840.81to $2,734,752.55.The income of the Society for theyear has decreased to $1,380,579.81from $1,458,374.92 from for 2010.Thisis primarily due to decreased incomefrom the Annual Scientific Meeting andMultidisciplinary Workshop. The incomefrom the DDU has remained about thesame but there has been a decrease inthe DMU examination fees received.The membership subscription has beensteady and the investment income forthe year has decreased due to the currentinvestment climate. The investmentasset has increased from $865,806.73 to$956,539.34.The expenditure for the year is slightlygreater than 2010 with a total expenditureof $1,365,668.07. This has includeda once off payment of long service leaveand termination payment for the departingCEO.Although there is only a small surplusfor the financial year, the financial positionof the society has remained strongwith good cash reserves.”The budget on research and grantsprojects was raised. He confirmed thatASUM will continue to support researchprojects on the recommendation ofthe Research and Grants Committee asreserve fund has been set aside for thispurpose.3 Financial ReportIt was resolved that the financial reportand accounts for the year ended 30thJune 2011 be accepted.4 Election and Appointment ofOffice Bearers for 2011–2012It was announced that the Councillors for2011-2012 are as follows:President Dr Fergus ScottMedical/Scientific CouncillorsDr George CondousDr Adrian GoudieDr Glenn McNallyDr Andrew NguDr James RippeyDr Fergus ScottProf Shih-Chang (Ming) WangSonographer CouncillorsMrs Margaret CondonMr Brendan MeinMr Matthew MorrallMrs Michelle PedrettiDr Sue Campbell-Westerway5 General BusinessThe Chair informed the members thatthe Constitution is being reviewedto bring it up to date. The number ofmedical and sonographer members onCouncil will also be reviewed.The meeting closed at 1:30 pm.Fergus ScottChairman 10th Sept 201118 ASUM Annual Report 2011–2012