minutes of the annual meeting held from may 9-11, 2008 - Amnesty ...

Page 2 of 17Co-ordinators & Team Delegates:Aajuli ShuklaAuckland Uni Group DelegateAmber LeonardKapiti Coast Group DelegateAmy ThomsonMassey, Plm North Group DelegateAnna StevensChch Central Group DelegateAnne Marie Parsons Pt Chalmers Group DelegateBetty Mason-Parker Dunedin North Group DelegateDawn IbbotsonDunedin Presbyt. Group DelegateDolores Flynn EdgeTauranga Moana Group DelegateDorothy WoodwardAshburton Group DelegateEleanor Ainge RoyOtago Uni Group DelegateGary WareTauranga Moana Group DelegateGracie KeownNorth Shore Group DelegateGreg CrispChristchurch Regional Team DelegateHelen ShorthouseChristchurch Regional Team DelegateJames LaRooyDunedin North Group DelegateJan MarshChildren Rights NetworkJean ChapmanWadestown Group DelegateJenny HealeyAuckland Regional Team DelegateJim CrossKapiti Coast Group DelegateJohn RossPalmerston North Group DelegateJohn ScaddenWellington Central Group DelegateJuliet ElworthyKarori Group DelegateKirsten SlatterAuckland Central Group DelegateLara HawkeCanterbury Uni Group DelegateMariam ArifMassey Uni, Albany Group DelegateMatthew SmithLegal NetworkMurray BruceUpper Hutt Group DelegateNicola AndrewsAuckland Central Group DelegateNicole BenkertWellington Regional Team DelegateNigel ManderUpper Hutt Group DelegatePamela TreanorHill Suburbs - Dndn Group DelegatePatricia Carson-Swanston Palmerston North Group DelegatePeter ArcherTauranga Moana Group DelegatePhilip SpearyNorth Shore Group DelegateRex BloomfieldFaith Communities NetworkRikky MinochaAuckland Uni Group DelegateSam CunninghamAuckland Regional Team DelegateSimon Le QuesneVictoria Uni Group DelegateSuzanne BurgessWellington Central Group DelegateTania MeadVictoria Uni Group DelegateVivian GanMassey Uni, Albany Group DelegateWickham PackKapiti Coast Group DelegateZara BrouwersOtago Uni Group Delegate

Page 3 of 17Other Individual Members:Omar Al SaudiNatalie BairdNic Cave-LynchWendy CollingsAthol ForrestKay JonesUschi KleinEmily LinLachlan MacKayPia McKayBridget Pipe-FowlerChristine RichardsonTeresa RopeCed SimpsonDaniel WilliamsTeachers:Jonathan Booth Aorere CollegeJody Gorse Wanganui HSTaryn Wilson Tauranga GirlsStudents:Faye Anderson Wellington Girl's CollegeZahra Atai Massey High SchoolEithandee Aung Nelson College for GirlsBianca Bayly Wanganui High SchoolAnnaliese Bevan Wellington Girl's CollegeEmma Scarlet Booth Nelson College for GirlsAlisha Brunton Massey High SchoolRachel Curley Paraparaumu CollegeChristine Deng Westlate GirlsTammy Hay Wanganui High SchoolPhoebe Heenan St Hilda's CollegiateMiriam Hendry Nelson College for GirlsOlive Jellyman Tauranga Girls CollegeKate Kan-Shaw Wellington Girl's CollegeShang-Chin Lai St Hilda's CollegiateKalanina Lee Massey High SchoolSamantha Lincoln Tauranga Girls CollegeAimee Murray Massey High SchoolLam Nguyen Nelson College for GirlsDeborah Pang Massey High SchoolRachel Pate Paraparaumu CollegeChennoah Pentecost Wanganui High SchoolMeliame Taimani Aorere CollegeSteph Warren Nelson College for GirlsShirin Zeinalpour Aorere College

Page 4 of 17Friday 9 th May (Evening)Team Registration, Meet & Greet, Team PreparationNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Q & A SESSIONThe National Leadership Team answered questions from members[Transcript of questions/answers attached as Appendix 1]Saturday 10 th MayFormal OpeningOPENING PRESENTATIONThe meeting opened promptly at 8:45am.Tu Williams welcomed the meeting in Maori, in the form of a mihi whakatau.The Amnesty Candle was lit by Mary GrayNicola Mutch welcomed everyone, introduced herself and proposed that the Meeting elect Julianne Leggott asChair and Joanne Looyen as Deputy Chair.ELECTION OF CHAIRFORMAL DECISION 1: That the Annual Meeting elect Julianne Leggott as its Chairperson, and Joanne Looyen asDeputy Chair.WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONSJulianne Leggott introduced herself and welcomed delegates and all other participants.Proposed: Nicola MutchSeconded: Gary WareChairing Team elected by consensus.This is the year –in which we mark the 60 th Anniversary of the signing of the UDHR, yet Guantanamo Bay stillremains open. This is also the year that NZ signed a groundbreaking Free Trade Agreement with China, and inwhich the Olympics will be held in Beijing. It is also an election year in NZ.Welcomed Special guests – Terry Hicks, Mary Gray who will both speak laterJulianne expressed a wish that attendees should, at the end of the meeting, feel better equipped to be HRactivists and first time attendees should be challenged and inspired.There are a range of activities, speakers, and guests planned to expand our knowledge and understanding ofHuman Rights issues.The Chair’s role is to guide through meeting, deal with procedural issues, and balance any competingrequirements (e.g. time constraints).Joanne Looyen introduced herself and explained her role.Joanne’s role is to support the Chair, to encourage attendees to keep to time, to support the minute taker andBOFs and to be the”Chair elect in waiting”.Linda Worner gave housekeeping announcements.

Page 5 of 17Pattrick Smellie – Myanmar ResolutionPattrick expressed a wish that, following the devastation in Myanmar, as a result of Cyclone Nargis, the meetingshould take this opportunity to send a strong message to the NZ government, asking that it uses its “specialrelationship” with China to facilitate disaster relief in Myanmar. Pattrick thought this was particularly relevantgiven that Phil Goff being was going to be present at the meeting.Pattrick read out the resolution, to be voted on later in formal part of meeting.FINAL TEXT OF RESOLUTION (AS AGREED ON SATURDAY)“Given New Zealand’s special relationship with China, demonstrated by the recently signed free trade agreement,AIANZ insists that the Government ask China to urge Myanmar to immediately open its borders to thehumanitarian assistance so desperately needed in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis”Introducing OurselvesBegan with Joanne Looyen as first time as Deputy Chair, then Patrick Holmes as CEOFirst attendees to the AM introduced themselves individually and explained why they were at the meeting, or withAmnesty International.It was noted by the Chair that a key theme was emerging, the desire to make a difference in the world.APOLOGIES & MESSAGESPatrick Holmes noted that apologies had been received from:• Apolosi Bose (Pacific Researcher)• Jay Crangle (Freedom Challenge Coordinator)• Ren Kempthorne (Faith Communities Network)• Alex Lennox Marwick (Legal Network)• Diana Pickard (Governance Team)• Peter & Joan Sutton (Children Rights Network)• Vanushi Walters Rajanayagam (IEC)• Joan Wood (RAN/Action File Coordinator)• Blueskin Bay Group, Dunedin• Dunedin South Group• Hamilton Group• Hawkes Bay Regional Team• Motueka Group• Remuera Group• Taiere Group, Otago• Timaru Group• Whangarei Group in FormationPatrick also welcomed special guests Mary Gray and Terry Hicks.Patrick then welcomed “first time” groups to the Annual Meeting, Upper Hutt “Group in Formation” and theMassey University Albany “Group in Formation”.Patrick read messages of support from other Amnesty sections in other parts of the world. (Attached as Appendix2)

Page 6 of 17AGREE AIMS, GROUNDRULES (PROCESS) AND AGENDAThe aims and processes of the meeting were tabled by Julianne Leggott. These included the concept of“structured informality”, decisions by consensus whenever possible; debate to be reasoned and respectful; livingour values in the way we conduct our meeting. The meeting is informal where possible, but the formalprocedures will be adopted when needed.Agreement was reached on the following:FORMAL DECISION 2: That the Annual Meeting adopt the aims, ground rules (incl Standing Orders), andagenda.Proposed:Seconded:Nic Cave LynchNicola MutchAdopted by consensusFORMAL DECISION 3: That the Annual Meeting appoint Phil Speary as Returning Officer and Phil Speary andJuliet Elworthy as tellers.Proposed: Wendy CollingsSeconded: Pattrick SmellieAdopted by consensusPhil Speary talked through the process of electing the Governance Team, which will take place later in themeeting.FORMAL DECISION 4: That the Annual Meeting approve the minutes of the 2007 Annual MeetingProposed:Seconded:Gary WareDr Stefanie RixeckerNic Cave-Lynch highlighted the fact that he challenged the Financial Strategy at last year’s meeting and he wouldlike his opposition formally recorded in the minutes from that meeting.Adopted, subject to amendments, by consensusAnnual Meeting BusinessTHE YEAR THAT WASPRESENTATION OF THE AINZ ANNUAL REPORT FROM NICOLA MUTCH‘One year in Sixty’ (PowerPoint presentation): spoke of ‘One Amnesty’; the –priority over the last 12 months to putNZ section on a more financial stable footing - presented critical steps that had been taken; welcomed PatrickHolmes as the new CEO, a ‘new chapter’.Nicola formally welcomed Terry Hicks as special guest.PATRICK HOLMES ON THE ANNUAL REPORT‘The Journey so Far – are we there yet?’- Introduced himself

Page 7 of 17- Review of 2007 – Ahmed Zaoui, UN Moratorium on executions, reduced financial deficit (thanked AndyGreensmith), merged Wellington and Auckland offices, completed operational review, announced newstructure- Challenges 2008 – return AINZ to robust financial health, complete restructure, relocate to Grafton Rd,diversify income streams, vision 2010 – where to now?, membership growth, retain influence in thecapital, integrated strategic plan, devise new fundraising strategy, improve communications withsupporters, operational audit end of year, improve personal human right knowledge- Longer term challenges – more relevant in Pacific, better engagement with govt, increase membership,appeal to new ‘supporters’, engage more effectively with the IS and ensure long-term sustainablefinancial health- Strategies in future; protecting HR in the PacificTREASURER’S REPORT: ANDY GREENSMITH2007 - What Happened?• Sustainable Growth• Overall, Total Contributors and Membership levels taken together up slightly• Review of Direct Dialogue• Decision made to suspend the programme• External Review• Redefined organisational structure• Lower cost ongoing office structure• New Auckland base• Improved internal communications• Establishing Programmes so we can monitor and adapt quickly• Better controls and processes in place• Audit and Risk• Terms of reference and membership agreed• Work plan in place• Tightening Financial Policies and Processes• Delegation of authority policy agreed• Purchase order system for all items greater than $1,000• Accruals accounting• New accounting software package to support changes• Simpler reportingChallenges• 2010 Vision - Growth• Depleted reserves• Rising international contributions• Investment needed• To grow• To maintain• To supportSummary• 2007 was a year of transition• 2008 will be a year of consolidation• Start to rebuild reserves• Resume international budget contributions• Small, measured investments in membership recruitment• Create a platform for the future• 2008 will be a year where we deliver on our budget commitmentsHighlight – Youtube ‘My vision for the Beijing Olympics’

Page 8 of 17DISCUSSION OF AINZ PROGRESSQuestion and Answer Session addressed to the National Leadership Team1. How much do we have in the bank now?Tam Alexander – There is around $400,000 currently in the bank and contributions to the IS are up-todatefor 2008. However, our 2007 contribution is still outstanding, which amounts to approximately$270,000 and Andy has been negotiating with the IS in recent months to convert this sum to a loan –Andy will be attending the International Finance meeting in London next week and will be attempting towrap up negotiations. PATRICK: Please provide confirmed figures, if they differ significantly from above.2. How soon can we pay off the IS, and any interest on the IS loan?Loan is currently interest free but the precise terms and conditions need to be agreed – one of theobjectives for Andy when he attends the International Finance meeting3. Who is on the Audit and Risk Committee?Pattrick Smellie, Tu Williams, Andy Greensmith. Obviously, membership will be reviewed followingPattrick’s departure from the GT.4. From memory, the $51,000 deficit did not take account of bequests - therefore if taken into account itwill not be as far into deficit?Correct. Our objective isn’t to budget for bequests received; they are a bonus. In the new format wehave bequests in a separate section from budget/results overview to allow for more transparency.5. We are again asked to approve the 2008 budget in May - 5 months into the year? Is it intended that the2009 AM we will be asked to approve the 09-10-11 budget?It was accepted that this was not ideal. The GT review and agree a budget on behalf of the membership,outside the normal AM timeframe. The AM is then asked to formally “approve” the budget. Agreed thatit was reasonable to expect that the GT give an indication of the overall financial framework two yearsahead, so at next year’s AM, we should look to present an indicative budget for 2010 and 2011.6. Are we being too optimistic for the amount of money we expect to collect for freedom week given risingfood prices?We have ongoing forecasting through the year, so if it becomes clear we might not achieve income lines,then the governance team will adjust the expenditure. So yes there is a concern in economic downturnmay affect contributions7. Re Freedom week – do you think FW income is maxed out, and it’s not just a question of some schoolsdropping out? What are we doing to increase the FW Income?Last year we were late in the process and didn’t get as many people on the streets collecting incomparison with other years. The Catholic Schools issue was with Freedom Challenge not really freedomweek. The income budget is approx $1.6m in total, with $100,000 coming from FW, so could be 20%worse or better so hopefully strong enough to absorb the ups/downs. The key is planning. New initiativeswith FW, one is collecting at traffic lights/supermarkets etc. It used to be freedom ‘day’ which wasaffected by things like weather, so now covers more things over the whole week which definitely will makea difference.8. Why have the GT expenses increased and more than doubled since last year?The cost of the external operational review ($20,000) was included as a governance team activity – thissignificantly increased the total.9. Has closing the office in Wellington decreased our operating costs?Andy Greensmith - overall, the new office in Auckland is more expensive than old office in Auckland butthe overall operating cost of consolidating operations into a single office saves approx $70,000 in the firstyear.

Page 9 of 1710. Do we benchmark ourselves against other NGOs and charities?No not in a formal sense.Pattrick Smellie: Agreed that there is an increased use of benchmarking within the NGO sector butAmnesty does not do enough of this within its own movement – it was a topic of Mexico Council meetinglast year. As this process comes to fruition we will be looking at benchmarking against other NGOs.Nicola Mutch: The “One Amnesty” initiative gives us a great opportunity to share ideas within themovement – part of that is how to organise together – international skill share meetings etc – comparativedata is provided re initiatives performance etc. Thus, this is a great opportunity. There are two issues –how to compare with NGOs outwardly, and AI internally. Happens to some extent, but could happenmore.11. Government Relations – does it help to have staff/interns in Auckland and not in Wellington?Patrick Holmes – this will be a high priority issue for the new Campaigns Director. Need a clear strategyto engage with government here in Wellington.12. How will Amnesty support the two new Directors currently being recruited?Patrick Holmes – over the last six months, we have tried to prioritise as much as possible but it wasacknowledged that all staff are under considerable pressure. In particular, efforts have been made toprioritise our campaigning activities, with the help of the GT. Within the new structure, there has beenthe creation of a new post of Communications Coordinator – this should ease pressure. Fundraising – weshould consider outsourcing some of the “peripheral’ activities rather than attempting to do everything“in-house, but we have limited financial resources available to us.13. Is there a policy on how we refer to Burma or Myanmar?Amnesty International refers to it as Myanmar, because that’s what the UN calls it (our policy is to useUN names).14. Do we have figures for what the new face-to-face programme will cost?Andy Greensmith – overall, the costs are similar but the big benefit is we only pay for what we get. So ifthe agency under-perform for whatever reason, we only pay for the number of members recruited. Froma risk management point of view, it is better. A significant amount of management time is saved. Allother NGOs in NZ (except Greenpeace) outsource their street talking programmes.15. Does it make a difference that the Street Talkers are not passionate about Human Rights?Andy Greensmith - this was always the compelling reason why we maintained an in-house teampreviously. But the reality is that there is no hard evidence to support this assertion.16. Page 19 figures are wrongIt was noted by Gary Ware that there was an error in the financial page of the Annual ReportPatrick – explained that this was a printing error which does not impact on the financial position of AIANZas the Audited figures were correct. An amended sheet will be issued for insertion in the Annual Report.PRESENTATION & FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, INCL ACCOUNTSFORMAL DECISION 5: That the Annual Meeting receive and approve the AINZ 2008 Annual Report, includingthe 2007 Financial Statements, (with amendments) and thank the National Leadership Team for their workduring the past year.Proposed:Seconded:Betty Mason-ParkerGary WareAdopted by consensus

Page 10 of 17FORMAL DECISION 6: That the Annual Meeting re-appoint Deloitte as AINZ auditors.Proposed:Seconded:Andy GreensmithJohn RossAdopted by consensusFORMAL DECISION 7: That the Annual Meeting approve the 2008 budget.Proposed:Seconded:Nicola MutchAthol ForrestAdopted by consensusFORMAL DECISION 8: Myanmar Resolution: That the Annual Meeting approve the draft resolution (with belowamendments)The proposed resolution was discussed:Proposed amendment to replace ‘Government ask China to’ ‘insist’ with ‘request’Proposed:Seconded:Mary GrayKit HowdenMotion not adopted by majorityAmendment ‘China strongly urges Myanmar’Proposed: Peter ArcherSeconded: Nic Cave-LynchMotion not adopted by majority (16 for 22 against)Amendment to replace ‘insist’ with ‘urge’Amendment to change ‘AINZ insists’Proposed:Seconded:Proposed:Seconded:Phil SpearyJim CrossMotion adopted by majorityAnne Marie ParsonsNicole BenkertMotion adopted by majorityFINAL WORDING:Given New Zealand’s special relationship with China, demonstrated by the recently signed free trade agreement,AIANZ insists that the Government ask China to urge Myanmar to immediately open its borders to thehumanitarian assistance so desperately needed in the aftermath of Cyclone NargisProposed:Seconded:Tam AlexanderJohn RossAdopted by consensus

Page 11 of 17Introduction of Resolution regarding AINZ Statute (Pattrick Smellie)Thanked Diane Pickard, Kit and Julianne for their work on the Statute. Extensive membership consultation, widerangeof questions were posed; all taken on board, or found ways to meet those concerns. Welcome to raisequestions from the floor, but we do need to vote on this, and need to pass the amended Statute at this meeting.Formal Decision 9: That the Annual Meeting adopts the new revised Statute, as recommended by theGovernance Team, WITH amendments (as below)Amendments 1-5Proposed Amendments Supported by the GTProposed: Kirsten SlatterSeconded: Jim RossAdopted by majority - 56 in favour, 10 abstentions• 12.3b – “an individual can qualify for membership of AIANZ if they are … willing to participatein the activities of AIANZ – proposal to delete – GT supports as this is implied in 12.3a(especially reference to “methods”)• 12.7 – The register of all individual members must not be made available to the public –proposed amendment “is confidential” rather than “must not be … public” - GT supports• 12.8 – Membership of AIANZ may be terminated at any time by resignation in writing –proposed amendment “terminated as advised by the member” – GT supports – reflects reality• 13.7 – Membership termination by the GT: “The GT must advise the individual of its decision”– proposed amendment to add “with reasons in writing” – GT supports, good practice• 16.3 – electronic voting is permissible – proposal to deleteAll five amendments in a block:Amendment 6Proposed Amendments the GT Does Not SupportProposed:Seconded:Pattrick SmellieKit HowdenAdopted by Consensus• 11.7 – Standing GT committees will, at a minimum, include an Audit and Risk Committee –proposed amendment would place a requirement in the Statute that a member of theorganisation always be on this committee – GT opposes, misunderstands governance role,GT intends to do this in practice but does not believe being bound to this requirement isappropriateProposed:Seconded:Nic Cave-LynchVivian GanMotion not adopted by majority

Page 12 of 17Other issues• 9.1 – AIANZ, in partnership with AI – John Ross has withdrawn his concern on this issue• 12.1 – Rex Bloomfield’s concern related to a desire that the Statute more explicitly recognisethe role and legitimacy of groups, teams and other supporter-based ways of organising on AIissues. On further examination of Clause 14 on AIANZ Teams, his concerns have beenaddressed• Family memberships – operational issue• 11.5b – The GT has the power to delegate any of its functions to the CE, as itsees fit – GT opposes, impractical and unnecessary – withdrawnJulianne thanked Diana Pickard for her work on the Statute.HIGHLIGHT: Cluster Munitions DVDNZ’s Contribution to AI’s Global Campaigning PrioritiesMargaret Taylor presented on the campaigning issuesKeynote Address: Phil GoffMargaret introduced Phil GoffQuestion and answer section with Mr GoffMr Goff was presented with the Myanmar Resolution (agreed earlier in the day), and undertook to pass it to hiscolleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.Pattrick Smellie thanked Phil GoffMary GrayJulianne welcomed Mary to the meeting, as a Special Guest in this year when we are marking the 60 th anniversaryof the signing of the UDHR. Mary was present at the signing of the document in Paris in 1948, as a guest ofEleanor Roosevelt. She spoke to the Meeting about the circumstances of her presence at the Palais de Chaillot onthat historic occasion and about her life-long commitment to the UN and to the cause of human rights.Sunday 11 th MayOutlining the Day AheadOnly one update to the Agenda:Item 10.3 done yesterdayReminder of campaigning actions ongoing over the weekend: jump suit actions to being home Omar Khadir andto close Guantanamo Bay, recording of our visions for the Olympics, and writing a message on the banner for theChina Campaign.Anne Marie Parsons advised that there was a card for the Zaoui family, wishing them well in New Zealand, andasked that anyone interested should sign it.International Strategic PlanPRESENTATIONDVD presentation from the IECOpened by NicPresentation by Stefanie Rixecker

Page 13 of 17WORKSHOPSBrainstormsWhat is the most important human rights issue?What would make AIANZ more effective?Highlight Christchurch – The team highlighted their meeting with the Christchurch mayor, Bob Parker. Thisrequired persistence, planning, clarity of the aims of the meeting (in this instance the sister city relationship), haveresources available, be professional, be prepared for battle but always be polite, suggest actions, debrief after themeeting, follow-up, and a media release.Highlight from member of the North Shore Group (Gracie) about talking to Olympic athletes e.g. Kate McElroy(?),Valerie Vili, Nick Willis- do not be scared to give it a go.Absolution Principles in a World of Relativism: Panel DiscussionPanel members:• Mervin Singham, Director of the Office of Ethnic Affairs, Dept of Internal Affairs• Helen Aikman QC, Barrister, Law Commissioner• Catherine Iorns, Senior Lecturer in Law, VUW• Robbie Shilliam, Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations, VUW–The discussion was moderated by Pattrick Smellie, and was followed by a Question and Answer sessionPanel thanked by Joanne Looyen.Honouring the Treaty – What Does That Look Like for AINZ?Tu gave a PowerPoint presentation on the key Treaty articles, the preamble and their relation to human rights.Highlight – Freedom week 2007 and media collected.Highlight – AIUK “waterboarding’ advertisementReport back on BOF’sDan on Sexual & Reproductive Rights- What policy should be- Lack of public understanding re the AI policy – misinformation needs to be cleared up with a publicstatement attached with some public policy- Loss of support from some long-standing members, faith communities and other supporters notassociated with religion: whether due to misrepresentation to position or on the position itself?- Would like to let the section know that topics such as this need much greater clarity in the mediaNikki on Student Activism for Dummies- To understand why students took part in AI student groups and to get better support to activists- Meaning of ‘activism’ – how media represented activists – when student activists they are portrayedpositively- Lack of male presence for student activism- Extending involvement with AI for students/youthNicola Mutch on One Amnesty: Democracy & Amnesty- Consultation process on considering models for democracy for AI- Practical changes- Presented the paper – documents on website, welcoming feedback

Page 15 of 17FORMAL DECISION 12: That the Annual Meeting confirm Niamh Lawless as a member of the Governance TeamProposed: Nicola MutchSeconded: Tu WilliamsNiamh introduced herselfThere being only one nomination for this GT position, Niamh was elected as a member of the GT.FORMAL DECISION 13: That the Annual Meeting confirm Natalie Baird as a member of the Governance TeamProposed: Nicola MutchSeconded: Kit HowdenNicola introduced NatalieNatalie introduced herselfThe floor was open to other nominations but none were received. Natalie was therefore elected as a member ofthe GTJulianne thanked the GT, those who are standing down this year, those who are staying and those who arecoming on to the GT. The workload is far greater than most of the membership realise, so Julianne took theopportunity to thank the GT for their commitment to Amnesty and to human rights, and to wish them well in theirendeavours in the coming year.Keynote Address: Terry HicksIntroduced by Stefanie RixeckerAddress followed by Question & Answer SessionTerry accepted Margaret’s request to sign the Close Guantanamo and Bring Omar Khadir Home jumpsuits.Nicola Mutch thanked Terry HicksWrapping up the Annual MeetingREVIEWStefanie - Annual meeting commitment‘To make a difference’Be creative, be bold, respective, tenacious, perseverant and in the principles of Amnesty.Speak with others; use your voices and ears.GOVERNANCE TEAM WERO TO THE PARTICIPANTS AT THE AIANZ ANNUAL MEETINGYou are the heart of Amnesty International – the activists who make the time to be here when we gatherannually to renew our commitment to the pursuit of all human rights for all people.Our challenge as you return to your teams, homes, families and communities is to do what so many of younominated as your reason for being here: the desire and belief that you can make a difference in the world.The One Amnesty project seeks a united, focused global voice.In that spirit, our challenge to you as leaders of the movement in New Zealand lies in these four areas:‐ Engaging in the consultation and feedback on the AI’s global Integrated Strategic Plan for 2010‐2016. We know that we are heard in the international movement, but we are heard best when ourmembers guide and support us

‐ Taking personal responsibility for growing the membership, activism, and finances of AIANZPage 16 of 17‐ Seeking to engage as well as to confront through respect, tolerance, patience and pursuit of thoserights that unite us as people, irrespective of political belief, ethnicity, religious affiliation or culturaldifference‐ Being brave to explore relationships that Amnesty needs to create in New Zealand, especially withtangata whenua.In short: Use Your Freedom.Kia KahaThe AIANZ Governance TeamWRAP UPClosing comments by Nicola:Nicola thanked Mr Pattrick Smellie for his work on the Governance Team.Go forward with hope that• the spotlight on China provided by the Olympics will enable greater respect for human rights• that Guantanamo Bay will be closed, abusers brought to justice• that NZ will use its influence with the humanitarian crisis in MyanmarJulianne thanked Margaret, Megan Scherer, interns, volunteers, Phil and Juliette as tellers, Olivia for minutes,Asha, Stephanie for merchandise, Nic Cave-Lynch for audio-visual set-up, Viv for IT, Christine Richardson forvenue contact, AM Steering Committee, Pattrick and especially Joanne , our guests Terry Hicks, Mary Gray andall of the participants.Joanne presented flowers to Julianne for being a fantastic chair and a wonderful mentor.Margaret presented flowers to Linda Worner as thanks for her work on Dear To Me book and a leaving gift.Stefanie presented flowers to Nicola Mutch for her work as the GT Chair.Margaret presented flowers to Joanne Looyen as thanks for being deputy chair.Julianne extinguished the candle and Nicola declared the Annual Meeting closed at 4.20 p.m.These minutes approved by:Julianne Leggott, Chair, 18 th June 2008

Page 17 of 17APPENDIX ONENATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSORAL QUESTONSFrom Pamela TreanarQ For Internet appeals it can be hard to find physical addressesA For world wide addresses we have the addresses however for some appeals we only have email addresses. Wewill look further into this (MT, VC)Dawn IbbotsonQ What is the high donor policy,From the database there are high donors – but there needs to stretch and broaden bases. We need to craftquestions to these people that will be part of our overall strategy to increase the income baseQ What is the minimum classification? This does not matter – it is only an internal labelQ Does this need to be reviewed in terms of the tax debate? This is a very pertinent point in regards to tax rebateincentives (PH)Nick Cave-LynchQ What would Dawn like to see as a minimum?$5000 (DI)It has been $1000 and we are thinking around pitching requests around projectsHigh donors should not be sent appealsLast year the Freedom Foundation people were sent appeals and we had some positive repliesWe have to treat high donors appropriately (LW)Murray BruceQ With regard to stun guns, Tasers are stun guns and as such are designated as legal – what is amnesty’s view?Amnesty is not opposed to stun guns but in Canada and the USA have caused the death of 290 people – thequestion we have not have answered is why is this?Stun guns should be introduced and have a moratorium placed on them until independent research has beendone to look into the deaths and all other concerns. They are weapons of lethal force when abusedBetty Mason-ParkerQ What is happening with regard to the position of campaign managerCandidates have been shortlisted.