Agenda AGM 2026

The Annual General Meeting of the Hawkes Bay Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand
to be held at Rudolf Steiner Centre, Hastings, on Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 2:00 pm. 

On arrival, you will be asked to check the Attendance List of members by the door.
(If you are carrying an apology on behalf of any members, please write “Apology” beside their names on the Attendance list and then your initials.)

1] Ascertaining that a quorum of 12 is present.

2] Welcome.   (especially New Members)

3] Verse: Social Ethic (JJ)

4] Apologies.  Received and accepted
Please convey your apology before the meeting to the Chair   gwr@actrix.co.nz .

5] Membership changes:
New: Stephen Diedericks, Matthew Frear, Sabina Bacchus, Camille Iona
Deceased:  Daniel Brent 26-Jun-25; Robert Simpson 2-Dec-2025;
Kristina Friedlander 10-Jan 2026
Resigned:  Carol Jones
Transferred out of HB:  
Transferred into HB: 

6] Approval of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2025.  

7] Matters arising from the Minutes of 2025 AGM. AHB_2025_AGM_minutes.png

8] 2026 Annual Reports from the Committee:  Chairman. Festivals, Art in the Foyer
Members who hold positions of responsibility may speak briefly about their achievements and challenges.

9] Consider and receive the Treasurer's Financial Report for 2025/6.
Approval of a Budget for the current year [1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027].  

10] Trustee’s Report.

11] Constitution. The Committee propose, after consultation with members, to replace the 2008 Constitution with a revised version.  Please read before the meeting, as it will be taken as read.

12] Fundraising strategy to meet the needs expressed in the Budget

13] General business ** including motions/proposals for which notice has been given. (To be eligible for discussion in an AGM, a motion or proposal not from the Committee needs both a Proposer and a Seconder.  [This ensures that at least 2 people wish to discuss the proposal])

14] Election of Committee Members.  Rule 7.1: The Committee shall have from 3 to 7 members.
Angela Hair is standing down.
Current Committee members: Gerrit Raichle, Robin Bacchus, and John Jackson offer themselves for re-election. 
                                     Nominations for up to 4 new members are requested

15] Adjournment/Close meeting.

NOTE ** “Rule 6.9: A vote shall not be taken on matters concerning the Branch Society's spiritual goals and tasks, which shall be handled only in free discussion.”  

We expect to conclude at around 3 pm when there will be refreshments, tea, coffee or lemon water - contributions are welcome.

Immediately following the AGM, the committee will convene to select Officers (Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer), set initial meeting dates, and get an overview of the immediate tasks facing the Committee and subgroups.