[Linux-aus] Notice of Linux Australia 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

[Kathy Reid]

No.

Holding professional events outside of business hours makes it difficult 
for people who have caring requirements - who are often women - to 
attend those events. This is often a barrier to participation for people 
becoming involved in organisations, for networking, and for professional 
development.

Holding the AGM at say 7pm, outside of a conference setting, where 
childcare is often provided, means this overlaps with things like dinner 
prep, putting children to bed, and other caring requirements.

Equity actions aren't just symbolic - they also need to be practical - 
like not holding an AGM during childrens' bathtime and bedtime.

Regards,

Kathy Reid


On 10/1/23 14:33, Craige McWhirter via linux-aus wrote:
> I'm an apology for this AGM due to it's timing conflicting with existing
> commitments.
>
> Most prior AGMs, apart from being held in person, have also been held in the
> evenings.
>
> I'd like to recommend to the incoming committee that a return to evenings be
> considered for future AGMs, whether they be in person or online.
>
> Thanks :-)
>
> On Sat, Jan 07, 2023 at 16:48:02 +1100, Linux Australia Secretary via linux-aus wrote:
>>     Pursuant to Clause (24) of the Linux Australia Constitution [1], I
>>
>>     hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the
>>     organisation
>>
>>     will be held Saturday 21 January 2023 at 2:30pm AEDT (UTC+11).
>>
>>     The meeting will be held by video conference using Zoom. Attendees
>>     must
>>
>>     pre-register at this URL using the same email address that they use
>>     for
>>
>>     Linux Australia's member site:
>>
>>     https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApceCqrj8qHtxWAseWhM-eaTvT
>>     5RBPNTh3�
>>
>>     Once registered, you should receive a confirmation email (please
>>     remember to check your spam folder).
>>
>>     The meeting will
>>
>>     � � � (a) confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general
>>     meeting
>>
>>     and of any special general meeting held since that meeting,
>>
>>     � � � (b) receive from the committee reports on the activities of the
>>
>>     association during the last preceding financial year,
>>
>>     � � � (c) elect office-bearers of the association and ordinary
>>     committee
>>
>>     members, or to announce the results of a ballot held prior to the
>>     annual
>>
>>     general meeting under clause 15(5),
>>
>>     � � � (d) receive and consider any financial statement or report
>>     required
>>
>>     to be submitted to members under the Act.
>>
>>     Please find below the draft agenda for the AGM.
>>
>>     I also hereby call for any agenda items to be tabled for discussion
>>     at
>>
>>     the Annual General Meeting.
>>
>>     With kind regards,
>>
>>     Clinton Roy
>>
>>     Secretary, Linux Australia
>>
>>     [1] http://www.linux.org.au/constitution
>>
>>     --
>>
>>     Agenda of Linux Australia - Annual General Meeting 2023
>>
>>     Saturday 21 January 2023, 2:30pm AEDT (UTC+11)
>>
>>     Video conference via Zoom.
>>
>>     1. President�s welcome
>>
>>     MR JOEL ADDISON, President
>>
>>     To note: attendance will be recorded in the minutes
>>
>>     2. Approval of the minutes from the previous Annual General Meeting -
>>     2022
>>
>>     MOTION by MR JOEL ADDISON that the minutes of the Annual General
>>
>>     Meeting 2022 of Linux Australia be accepted as complete and accurate.
>>
>>     The minutes are available at:
>>
>>     https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aK91S5O_G4eucM-3RRUThED5CYH1kx2Ph
>>     nyNY8uT01A/edit?usp=sharing
>>
>>     To be seconded and voted upon
>>
>>     3. To receive the REPORTS of activities of the preceding year from
>>
>>     OFFICE BEARERS
>>
>>     MR JOEL ADDISON - President
>>
>>     MR RUSSELL STUART - Treasurer
>>
>>     Includes presentation of the Auditor�s Report
>>
>>     MR CLINTON ROY - Secretary
>>
>>     MOTION by RUSSELL STUART that the Auditor�s Report is a true
>>     statement of
>>
>>     financial accounts
>>
>>     MOTION by JOEL ADDISON that the President�s report is correct
>>
>>     MOTION by CLINTON ROY that the Secretary�s report is correct
>>
>>     MOTION by RUSSELL STUART that the Treasurer�s report is correct
>>
>>     MOTION by JOEL ADDISON that the actions of Council during 2022 are
>>     endorsed by
>>
>>     the membership
>>
>>     To be seconded and voted upon
>>
>>     4. To CONSIDER items tabled in the call for agenda items
>>
>>     5. DECLARATION of Election and WELCOME of incoming Council by the
>>
>>     Returning Officer
>>
>>     6. NOMINATION and ELECTION of Members to Vacant Council Positions
>>
>>     <slated if not enough members nominate for council>
>>
>>     7. To HEAR and RESPOND to questions from the floor
>>     --
>>     Linux Australia Secretary
>>     linux.org.au
>>     Providing the logistical, financial and legal framework for Open
>>     Source events
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