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Hello all. Deaf Australia will have its 37th Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th November 2023 at 2PM Sydney/Melbourne time. Our AGM will be at Meat Market in North Melbourne. We will utilise a hybrid model, which means the AGM will be in person and live streamed online. Please register for the AGM so we can organise catering for those who will be attending in person.
There are some important information related to voting at the AGM.
Our new Constitution with big changes eg. length of membership becoming annual not lifetime. Please make sure you read the proposed new Constitution prior to the AGM. You will get a copy of the new Constitution along with this Notice.
Deaf Australia plans to change from an incorporated association to Company Limited by Guarantee. The change needs to be voted by members.
Board nominations as there are three positions available. If you are interested in joining the Deaf Australia Board, please send your nomination form by Sunday 5th November 2023.
If you are unable to attend our AGM but would like to vote, please send your Proxy and Apology form by Sunday 12th November 2023.
If you have any items to be added to the Agenda, please email our CEO by Sunday 5th November 2023. The email address is [email protected].
During the AGM, we will also present three awards: Deaf Australian of the Year, Deaf Youth Australian of the Year, and Community Volunteer of the Year.
Deaf Australia will also facilitate a Q&A evening on Friday 17th November 2023, the day before our AGM. This is to give you an opportunity to get clarification or ask questions about our new Constitution. More information will be shared soon. Hope to see you there!
Attachments
Letter from Chairperson
Dear Members,
We are writing to inform you of a Special General Meeting that has been called by the Board of Deaf Australia. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on several important matters that will shape the future of our organisation.
Date: Thursday, 15th August
Time: 7:00 PM AEST
Location: Zoom
Agenda:
1.   Vote on a special resolution to update the constitution of Deaf Australia
2.   Consider a name change for the organization
3.   Amendment to the 37th Annual General Meeting
4.   Appointment of Prolegis Lawyers to oversee the process of applying on behalf of Deaf Australia
Please see the attached letter for detailed information regarding the Special General Meeting and the proposed updates to the constitution.
Your participation and input are crucial to the decision-making process, and we encourage all members to attend this meeting. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to register and join us on the specified date and time.
You can register and join the meeting by Zoom by using this link.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Deaf Australia.
Sincerely,
Debra Swann
Chairperson
Deaf Australia