November

AGM 2012
NSW Meals on Wheels
Association AGM 2012
By Christine Russell
Issue 4 / 2012
Wintalyka
It was my absolute privilege to be asked to collect Bill Dixon and Maree Tomlinson so that they
could attend our recent AGM on 15th October 2012 in the Surry Hills Board Room.
Bill Dixon and Maree Tomlinson were both founding members of the Association and I was
delighted to be told by Bill Dixon directly about the founding of the Association. Bill Dixon indicated
to me on the way into town the changes that have taken place.
The AGM was opened by President Noreen Boehm who acknowledged the traditional owners
of the land and accepted apologises and extended a warm welcome to all in attendance. The
minutes of the previous AGM and that of a Special General Meeting held on the 1 June 2012 were
both accepted.
Noreen Boehm delivered the combined President and CEO report which highlighted that changes
are taking place across the landscape of the HACC sector, in particular the change in funding
bodies from ADHC to DoHA predominantly. Noreen also indicated how we are engaged in
strategic planning, board strengthening, staff development and re-organisation of the Association’s
activities in relation to these changes.
The Treasurer, Peter Scorgie delivered his report to indicate that the financial position of
NSWMOWA 2011-2012 is sound. Noreen accepted the auditor’s report and then announced and
welcomed the new Board.
Service awards were presented to Nepean Food Services for their “Lets Dine Out” program,
Newcastle Meals on Wheels for the development of their distribution model, Morrisset/Toronto
Meals on Wheels for their “Lunch with a Sailor” program. Goget Carshare also received a service
award for their Goget Tuesdays and generosity in providing the Association with vehicles for the
2012 State Conference in the Hunter. Many Congratulations.
The 2012 Virtual Volunteer Honour Roll was unveiled and is now placed on the NSWMOWA
website. Worth a look at the amazing volunteers we appreciate so much.
The meeting was closed by Noreen after Bill Dixon addressed the attendees of the AGM to indicate
that MOW is a valuable part of so many peoples’ lives, and that he was proud beyond measure to
be able to attend this AGM and to observe the magnificent achievements of our services across
NSW.
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