Nominations for 2019 Network Committee
Nominations for the 2019 Network Committee are now open. The Committee has appointed Carmen Champion (Governance Officer) as the Returning Officer and nominations will close 35 days before the AGM, that is by midnight, Friday 8th March, 2019. For details of the Committee positions and the election process refer to our Constitution here (see particularly section 5.3).
The Committee comprises the following positions:
(a) The President;
(b) The Vice-President;
(c) The Secretary;
(d) The Treasurer; and
(e) 9 ordinary Committee members, seven of whom officially represent specific regions in NSW and the ACT. However, all nine ordinary Committee members currently represent regions and a Constitutional change to formalise this will be part of the AGM - details will go out shortly.
If you have an interest in any of these volunteer positions, you may contact the President, Ian Robertson, with any questions.
Note that the Network has a policy of full reimbursement of costs (including travel) associated with carrying out the duties of any Committee position.
As with every U3A, the Network relies totally on volunteers, and without our volunteers we have no U3A.
FOR A NOMINATION FORM CLICK HERE
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2019 U3A Network NSW Conference
Tamworth, NSW.
10th – 12th April 2019
Keynote Speaker: Dr Kay Patterson, AO (Age Discrimination Commissioner, AHRC)
The Conference website has (almost) all the information you need about the Conference as well as a link for registering for the Conference - or click here to register
Full registration is only $110, including refreshments and lunch on Thursday. You can also add attendance at the Conference Dinner.
There is now a full list of Speakers and sessions on the website, with this year's Conference more geared towards those involved in managing their local U3A. Attendance for the full Conference will be well worth your while.
Click HERE to go to our Conference Website
Host U3A: Tamworth Regional U3A
STOP PRESS: NEW SESSIONS ADDED
- How to Find New Committee Members (Bob Birrer)
- Using EnhanceTV (Screenrights Education team)
- FREE Bus Tour of Tamworth (Wednesday morning pre-Conference - bookings open soon)
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Financial Assistance to U3As for attending the 2019 Conference
At its last meeting the Network Committee decided to offer financial assistance to smaller U3As so that they could attend the 2019 Conference. The assistance will cover the cost of Conference Registration for one or two representatives (at $110 each) plus up to a further $200 towards travel and accommodation.
Assistance will be on a reimbursement basis - we will need receipts in order to reimburse you or your U3A. You should also to be endorsed by your U3A as an official representative (a copy of a motion passed at your Committee meeting appointing you will do).
If you feel that this assistance will make the difference between someone from your U3A attending or not attending, please contact your Regional Representative (RR) in the first instance. Your RR will chat with you about the help we can offer, and then make a recommendation to the Committee. For a list of RRs and the U3As they cover go to our website and click on "Members" and then "Members by Region".
If you need further information please contact the President by clicking here
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the U3A Network NSW will be held on Friday 12th April 2019 in the West Tamworth League Club, 58 Phillip St, West Tamworth NSW commencing at 10.30 am.
The business of the Annual General Meeting shall be:
(a) To confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General meeting and of any Special General Meeting held since that meeting;
(b) To receive a report from the President and such other relevant Committee members on the activities of the Network during the preceding financial year;
(c) To receive and consider the statement of the financial affairs of the Network which is required to be submitted to members pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Act ;
(d) To declare the results of the election of the Committee;
(e) Motion to set new annual membership fee
(f) Such other general business of which at least 21 days notice has been given*;
(g) Any other general business from the floor admitted at the discretion of the President.
The AGM will be followed by a Members’ Forum, concluding by 12 noon. U3As are invited to submit topics (in writing to the Secretary) on any area of concern or mutual interest for discussion at this Forum.
*If your U3A has an item of General Business for consideration at the AGM, it should be in the form of a Notice of Motion or Special Resolution (as appropriate), and sent to The Secretary by post to PO Box 368, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256 or by email to info@nsw.u3anet.org.au to arrive no later than 21 days before the AGM, that is by 5pm on Friday 22nd March, 2019.
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Interested in starting a Mycology* group? Ever thought of Chair Yoga? There's a mine of information on these potential U3A courses and much more in "U3A Sources", the educational journal of the UK Third Age Trust.
"U3A Sources" is now available to all Australian U3As (and anyone else) online. Simply go to https://sources.u3a.org.uk/ and start browsing.
* Mycology: the study of fungi
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Managing a Community Organisation
Do you fully understand your legal duties as a board or a committee member? This workshop presented by a training layer from Justice Connect will help.
As a committee or board member of a community organisation, it’s important to be fully aware of your legal responsibilities. This essential training will help you better understand:
- The legal role of committee members as decision makers
- The difference between governance and management
- The legal status and structure of your organisation and what this means for governance
- The importance of your organisation’s rules and legal purpose or objects
- The four main legal duties of committee members
- Other laws that you should be aware of as a committee member
- Potential liabilities and how to protect yourself and your organisation
Date: 7 March 2019 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Cavanbah Centre 191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
Cost: NCOSS member* – $130/person (includes GST)
Non-NCOSS member - $160/person (includes GST)
*The U3A Network NSW is a member of NCOSS - register in our name for a discount.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
Presented by:
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You’re invited to join ABC TV’s Q&A in 2019!
Q&A is the show where the audience asks the questions of Australia’s politicians, pundits and opinion-makers. We broadcast LIVE across the nation every Monday night and we need YOU to ask the questions! As we head towards a federal election, there will be lots to discuss and plenty of questions that needs answers!
We often run free return bus services for group bookings to make sure our show is accessible for those who don’t live in close proximity to our studios.
If Q&A is not broadcasting live from your area, you can still be part of the national discussion – Q&A is now taking ‘Skype’ questions!
For more information please contact us:
Email: qanda@abc.net.au
Ph: 02 8333 4065
We look forward to seeing you at Q&A!
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