AGM 2025

CHANGE OF DATE NOTICE – OTAGO VOLLEYBALL AGM

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Volleyball Otago Annual General Meeting (AGM), originally scheduled for Tuesday, 13 May, has been rescheduled to Thursday, 29 May at 6:00 PM. The meeting will now be held online.


Agenda Items and Nominations – Constitution Reference: Section 21

In accordance with Section 21 of the Volleyball Otago Constitution:

"Not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the Annual or Special General Meeting, agenda items (including any proposed alterations to this constitution) and nominations under Rule 13 must be received at the regional office from Member organisations, members and the Board."

All items of business, including constitutional changes and nominations, must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Thursday, 22 May.
Late submissions will not be accepted, and no items will be accepted from the floor during the meeting.


Board Appointments – Constitution Reference: Section 12.2

As stated in Section 12.2(a) of the Constitution:

"Up to three (3) Board members may be appointed by a Board appointments panel."

The Board Appointments Panel has convened and completed its process. Appointed positions have been filled, and no elected Board positions are currently vacant. Therefore, no nominations are being sought for elected positions at this AGM.


AGM Agenda Distribution – Constitution Reference: Section 22.2

According to Section 22.2 of the Constitution:

"An agenda containing business to be discussed at an Annual General Meeting shall be forwarded to all member organisations and members, and advertised through social media or email, by no later than seven (7) days before the date of the meeting. Any additional items of business not listed on the agenda may only be discussed by majority agreement of those entitled to vote at the meeting."

The AGM agenda will be circulated following the 22 May submission deadline.


Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Volleyball Otago.


AGM Information

Date: Thursday 29th May

Time: 6pm

Location: Online (link will be provided upon registration)

Who: Everyone is welcome 

RSVP: Please RSVP by emailing operations@volleyballotago.nz by 6pm, 22nd May 2025 to receive the meeting link.

Agenda:

  1. Welcome, attendees, and apologies.
  2. Confirmation of 2024 AGM minutes.
  3. Presentation of Annual Financial Report.
  4. Presentation of Annual Chair Report. 
  5. Motions and General Business Items (must be submitted in writing on the official form only.  No motions or general business will be accepted from the floor during the AGM -deadline 5:00pm, 22nd May 2025).

Board Members:

  1. Rennae Flockton – Chair (Elected)
  2. Yuki Watanabe - Secretary (Elected)
  3. Tameti Tewes (Elected)
  4. Michael Cop (Appointed)
  5. Noah Rooney (Appointed)

Constitution References:

According to the Volleyball Otago Constitution:

  • Section 21 – Motions and general business items must be called for no less than 10 days prior to the AGM. Submission deadline is 5:00pm, 22nd May 2025 and through the official form only. 
  • Section 12.2 – The Board may have up to 3 appointed members. Appointed positions have been filled and no elected Board positions are currently vacant. Therefore no nominations are being sought for elected positions. 
  • Section 22.2 – The agenda must be advertised no later than 7 days prior to the meeting. The agenda will be posted on the Volleyball Otago website by end of day May 22nd 2025.   

For more information, you can refer to the full Volleyball Otago Constitution on our website.