On the 9th December we held our AGM for 2015 - we had a fantastic year with huge growth in fencer numbers and participation (+30%), and outstanding results across all levels of competition.

Looking towards 2016, we have populated our calendar with our events and you can check out the year view here. Next year we host three national competitions, National U15 & U17 Championships, North Island Championships, and National Secondary School Championships.

We are maintaining the same Fencing North affiliation fee structure - once Fencing NZ announce their fees we can work out what the total fees next year will be.

There is a shuffle within the Fencing North Executive with John Garelja and Eric Buisman swapping roles for 2016. Eric will be President, John will be Vice President, Linda Boyd remains as our Treasurer and Oliver Agnew remains as our Secretary. On behalf of the community we thank them for all their hard work this year and wish them the best for the 2016 fencing season!

Minutes from the AGM are available here: AGM Minutes 2015

Fencing North Annual General Meeting Minutes 2015

Meadowbank Community Centre, 7.30pm – 9th December 2015

 

Attendees:

 

John Garelja (President) Eric Buisman (Vice President) Linda Boyd (Treasurer) Oliver Agnew (Secretary) Nelly Dyson Jeremy Dyson Cesar Dyson Isabelle Williams Alice Boyd Gaylene Ongley Nicola Buisman Sara-Louise Williams Christine Chen

Daniela Ravera Hamish Bulmer Andi Liu Laura Harvey Tommy Leigh Chris Lear Judit Fliszar Nicholas Miehlbradt Holm Miehlbradt Katie Logan Simone May Daniel Garelja

 

Meeting starts 7.30pm

 

1. Apologies:

Apologies from Anya Kamynina, Matthew Hill, Jessica Gracie, Kende Nagy, Chantelle May

 

2. Confirmation of Minutes from Previous AGM

Nicola Buisman moves these are true and accurate. John Garelja seconds. All in favour

 

3. Matters Arising from Previous AGM

No matters arising

 

4. President's Report

John Garelja moves we accept his report. Jeremy Dyson seconds. All in favour.

 

5. Vice-President's Report

Eric Buisman moves we accept his report. Linda Boyd seconds. All in favour.

 

6. Treasurer's Report

Linda Boyd moves we accept this report. Laura Harvey seconds. All in favour.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

Oliver Agnew moves we accept this report. John Garelja seconds. All in favour.

 

8. Election of Executive Officers

President: Eric Buisman is duly elected as no one else is standing against him.

Vice President: John Garelja is duly elected as no one else is standing against him.

Secretary: Oliver Agnew is duly elected as no one else is standing against him.

Treasurer: Linda Boyd is duly elected as no one else is standing against her.

 

9. Setting of Fees for 2016

Oliver Agnew moves that in 2016 we maintain the sames fees that were set for the 2015 year - that we set the Fencing North affiliation fee to students at $0, and the affiliation fee for non-students to $30 for associates and $40 for full members. Seconded by Daniela Ravera. Majority in favour - two votes against.

 

Meeting closes at 8.33pm

Have you ever wondered about taking up fencing as a hobby? Well, now you have more than one reason to pursue your interest, since this fast moving sport is a wonderful brain exercise.

Check out this article by Neurobic on how Fencing sharpens your brain:

http://www.neurobic.com/blog/brain-exercise/fencing-may-help-cognitive-health/