Dear ASCers,
As if you needed further encouragement to join us for the National AGM! There will be a free drink for members and partners on arrival at the AGM and interactive quiz night, along with nibbles. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!
Date: Monday 13 December 2010
Time: 6.00pm-7.15pm (ASC AGM), 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Interactive Quiz Night)
Venue: RiAus, Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide
Cost: RiAus and ASC members: free (Please note, only current ASC members are eligible to attend the AGM), Non members: $10, Non member students: $5
Registration: http://ascnationalagmsa2010.eventbrite.com
Attendance and proxies
Thank you to those who have indicated they are attending the AGM, or have sent proxies. If you want to attend the AGM, please email Sarah Lau (slau@chemcentre.wa.gov.au) so we have a rough idea of numbers. If you have not yet designated a proxy, you are welcome to also send through an email to Sarah Lau. Proxies must be received by 5pm AEDST on Monday 13 December.
Clarification – amendment to the Constitution
Further to the email circulated regarding proposed changes to the ASC Constitution, it is noted that we currently have two Corporate Members. (In the original email, it was unclear as to whether there were current Corporate Members or not.)
Nominations for President
To date we have received one nomination for President – Dr Jesse Shore. (Nominated by Dr Nancy Longnecker and seconded by Sarah Lau.) Jesse’s biography is outlined below. Any further nominations must be received by 5pm AEDST on Monday 13 December.
Jesse Shore is the current ASC president. In 2010 the ASC raised its profile and influence by aligning a number of its activities with the recommendations in Inspiring Australia. Jesse sees continued benefits for ASC in 2011 through implementing several of the proposed strategies relating to Inspiring Australia, which he recently circulated to members. He will continue to have the ASC seek working relationships with like-minded professional associations and organisations. Jesse regularly asks for contributions from members on ASC related issues and opportunities and he will continue to do so. In 2011 Jesse wants to ensure procedures are in place to enable the conference planning committee to make good progress toward developing the national conference for 2012.
Jesse has over 27 years of experience as a science communicator. Currently he works through his business, Prismatic Sciences, to develop science-based programs for various audiences and media. From 1984 through 2008 he worked at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney where he was an exhibition project leader during the building of the museum and then Senior Curator of sciences for 21 years. While at the museum he created, directed and promoted a wide range of science exhibitions and events and in 2006 was one of the founders of the Ultimo Science Festival, a major National Science Week activity. Jesse was involved with National Science Week events and organising committees from 1997 through 2008 and chaired the 2001 NSWk NSW Coordinating Committee. He has been an active member of the Australian Science Communicators for many years and headed the program committee for the national conference held at the Powerhouse in 2001.
Sarah Lau
ASC National Secretary
From: asc-list-bounces@lists.asc.asn.au [mailto:asc-list-bounces@lists.asc.asn.au] On Behalf Of Sarah Lau Sent: Friday, 19 November 2010 3:39 PM To: asc-list@lists.asc.asn.au Subject: [ASC-list] Official AGM Notification
This is the official notice of the Australian Science Communicator Annual General Meeting, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, on the 13 December 2010. The AGM is being hosted by the ASC SA Branch and RiAus. The AGM This will be followed by an interactive quiz night co-hosted by compere extraordinaire David Ellyard and featuring special guest Dr Zoz Brooks from the Discovery Channel.
Date: Monday 13 December 2010
Time: 6.00pm-7.15pm (ASC AGM), 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Interactive Quiz Night)
Venue: RiAus, Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide
Cost: RiAus and ASC members: free (Please note, only current ASC members are eligible to attend the AGM), Non members: $10, Non member students: $5
Registration: http://ascnationalagmsa2010.eventbrite.com
The ASC AGM will run from 6-7:15pm in the RiAus boardroom, and is open to ASC voting members only. If you’re not able to vote, you can start the party early as the bar will be open from 6pm to enjoy a drink and have a chat with Zoz Brooks. The quiz night for all registered participants will begin at 7:30pm sharp in the auditorium; the bar will be open throughout the night. Seats are limited so registration is essential.
Participants will be allocated table numbers to promote networking; seating requests are welcome (email richard.musgrove@sa.gov.au).
The AGM is an opportunity for members to hear about the year’s events at the national level, and also to have their say about what should happen in the year to come. It also includes reports from the President and Treasurer, and this year will feature proposed changes to the ASC constitution. Members also have the chance to elect a new National President.
Included below as text is the agenda for the AGM.
Proposed agenda items, notices of motion and presidential nominations must be received by Monday 6 December. Note that notices of motion require a proposer and a seconder, and nominations for President need to be agreed by the nominee.
Members unable to attend the AGM in person are able to give proxies to other members attending the meeting, or alternatively, send them to Sarah Lau, National Secretary (slau@chemcentre.wa.gov.au) before 5.00pm AEDST on Monday 13 December.
AGENDA
1. Confirmation of members attending, apologies
2. Notification of proxies
3. Minutes of 2009 AGM
4. President’s report
5. Treasurer’s report
a) presentation of statement of accounts
b) determination of annual membership fee
c) determination of capitation to be returned to branches
d) determination of honoraria
e) appointment of auditor
f) appointment of public officer
g) tabling of 2010 budget
6. Election of 2011 ASC President
7. Motions to amend the Constitution
8. Motion to ratify selection of Life member
9. Any other business
Note: Proposed constitutional changes and minutes from the 2009 AGM will be circulated in a separate email to the ASC-list.
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