Wenty Leagues Club Notice of AGM 2025

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WENTWORTHVILLE LEAGUES CLUB

ACN: 000 244 459

NOTICE OF 67TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is given that the 67th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Wentworthville Leagues Club Limited (‘The Club”) will be held on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 10am on the club’s premises at 50 Smith Street, Wentworthville New South Wales.

BUSINESS OF MEETING

The Business of the AGM shall be as follows:

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 26th May 2024.

2. PRESENTATIONS

1. President – Ian McCann

2. CEO – Glenn Kovacs

3. CFO – Ian Dengate

3. ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITOR

1. To receive and consider the Annual Report of Wentworthville Leagues Club for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.

2. Appointment of an Auditor for the Financial Year 2025 in accordance with Rule 161 of the Constitution and the Corporations Act.

4. ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the 4 Ordinary Resolutions set out in this Notice.

5. SPECIAL RESOLUTION - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the Special Resolutions for the outlined constitutional amendment as set out in this Notice.

6. DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2025 BOARD ELECTION

To declare the results of the 2025 election of the Board

7. GENERAL BUSINESS

To receive questions and comments from Members for consideration by the Board.

FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION

“That pursuant to sections 10(6)(b) and section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, and Clause 86 of the Wentworthville Leagues Club Constitution the Members hereby:

a) Approve

i. the payment of an honorarium to the President, Vice-President and other Directors of the Club in the sum of $93,916, in respect of the services as a member of the Board of Directors of the Club until the next Annual General Meeting of the Club.

b) Acknowledge that the benefit referred to in (a) above are not available to Members generally, but only to the President, Vice-President and other Directors of the Club”.

Explanatory Notes – First Ordinary Resolution

The First Ordinary Resolution is to approve an annual honorarium for the President, VicePresident and other Directors as approved by the members at the previous Annual General Meeting. The total amount of the President, Vice-President and other Director’s honorarium has been increased from last year in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.

SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION

“That pursuant to sections 10(6)(a),section 10(6)(d) and section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 and Clause 87 of the Wentworthville Leagues Club Constitution, the Members hereby:

a) Approve expenditure by Wentworthville Leagues Club of a sum not exceeding $173,958 in aggregate over the period to the next Annual General Meeting, for the reasonable expenditure for Directors on meals, drinks, accommodation, entertainment, transport, admission charges and other incidental expenses in attending League Club conference (2 per year), gaming conferences, conventions, seminars, lectures, trade displays, educational, fact finding, study and information tours at venues anywhere in Australia or overseas in order to obtain knowledge of the gaming and entertainment facilities or to plan future club extensions and to improve the quality of amenities and services to the members of Wentworthville Leagues Club, including where required or appropriate reasonable expenses for Directors’ partners/spouses at attend.

b) Acknowledge that the benefits referred to in (a) above are not available to members generally, but only for those who are Directors of Wentworthville Leagues Club”.

Explanatory Notes – Second Ordinary Resolution

The second ordinary resolution is to approve other forms of expenditure by Directors.

THIRD ORDINARY RESOLUTION

“That pursuant to section 10(6)(a) and also for the purpose of sections 10(6)(d) and section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the Members hereby:

a) Approve the reasonable expenditure by Wentworthville Leagues Club in respect of the Directors with regard to the following matters in the period to the next Annual General Meeting:

i. a provision of eight (8) especially reserved parking spaces in the Club carpark.

ii. meal, drink, accommodation, entertainment, transport, admission and other reasonable expenditure, including where required and appropriate for Directors’ partners/spouses to attend functions when the Directors are attending as representatives for Wentworthville Leagues Clubs.

iii. attend meetings for the board and sub-committees

iv. attending meetings and functions, including community, charity and other meetings and functions approved by the Board at Wentworthville Leagues Club or elsewhere, as an official delegate or representative of Wentworthville Leagues Club, including attendance of partners/spouses where required or appropriate for Directors’ partners/spouses to attend.

b) Acknowledge that the benefits referred to in (a) above are not available to members generally, but only for those who are Directors of Wentworthville Leagues Club”.

Explanatory Notes –

Third Ordinary Resolution

The Third Ordinary Resolution is to approve out-of-pocket expenses for Directors.

FOURTH ORDINARY RESOLUTION

“That pursuant to section 10(6) and section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the Members hereby:

a) Approve

i. The reasonable expenditure by the Board of Directors with regard to the period to the next Annual General Meeting of funds not exceeding $2.3M to sponsor and support the sub-clubs which operate within the Leagues Club.

ii. The club paying reasonable costs of Directors and senior management attending functions of commercial partners or other or conventions or other activities where attendance is considered to be a benefit to the Leagues Club and in the normal conduct of its commercial business, including the attendance of partners/spouses where required or appropriate for Directors’ partners/spouses to attend

c) Acknowledge that the benefits referred to in (a) above are not available to members generally, but only for those who are Directors of Wentworthville Leagues Club.”

Explanatory Notes – Fourth Ordinary Resolution

The Fourth Ordinary Resolution is to approve other forms of expenditure by Directors.

Procedural Notes

1. The resolutions in this notice are to be passed by either an Ordinary Resolution,, or a Special Resolution. (as applicable).

2. To be passed, each Resolution will be voted on separately.

3. To be passed, each Ordinary l Resolution requires votes from a simple majority (50% + 1) of those members who being eligible to vote on the Resolution at the meeting.

4. To be passed, the Special Resolution requires votes from 75% of the members who are eligible to vote on the Resolution at the meeting.

5. Proxy voting is prohibited by the Registered Clubs Act.

6. Under the Registered Clubs Act Members who are employees of Wentworthville Leagues Club are not eligible to vote at the meeting.

7. Under Wentworthville Leagues Club Constitution, Foundation Members, Honorary Life Member, 50 Year Members, 25 Year Members, Concession Members and Standard Class members (Consistent for 2 years) are entitled to vote on the Ordinary Resolution.

8. If members have any questions regarding any of the Resolutions above, they are requested to direct them to the Chief Executive Officer before the Annual General Meeting.

Financial Reporting

Members can obtain the Wentworthville Leagues Club Financial Report, Directors’ Report and Auditors Report (‘the reports”) at least 28 days before the AGM, on Leagues Club website (www.wentyleagues.com.au) or by written request to the Leagues Club Chief Executive Officer. If members have questions on the Financial Report, they are respectfully requested to submit them to the Chief Financial Officer at least seven (7) days before the Annual General Meeting so that, if necessary, the matter can be appropriately researched before the Annual General Meeting.

Registration to Attend

Registration for attendance at the Annual General Meeting will open at 9.00am on Sunday 25th May 2025. Members are requested to be registered and be in attendance for the start of the meeting at 10.00am. Members are requested to have their current membership card available to swipe on registration.

WENTWORTHVILLE LEAGUES CLUB

ACN: 000 244 459

2025 BIENNIAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nominations are invited for the positions (8) of Director on and from Sunday 20th April 2025.

Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer by email.

RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE

Candidates must have completed a minimum of 5 years current and continuous membership.

All Nominators and Voters must have held continuous membership of the Club for at least 2 years prior to the AGM.

Candidates and their (2) nominators must be financial members from the following classes of membership, Standard, Concessional, Foundation Life, Companion Life, 50 Year, or Honorary Life members of the Club.

Nominations must be in writing and comply with the Club Constitution/By-Laws and any relevant directions given by the Returning Officer.

LODGEMENT OF NOMINATIONS

Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer, Philip Binns, by no later than 4.30 pm on Sunday 4th May 2025.

By email: returning.officer@ozemail.com.au

Should more than the required number of nominations be received a draw will be conducted to determine the order of candidates’ names on the ballot paper at the Club at 5.00 pm, Sunday 4th May 2025. Candidates or their representatives are invited to witness the draw.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Each nomination may be accompanied by a Candidate Profile form. A completed Candidate Profile Form is not compulsory but is highly recommended. Details from the Candidate Profile will be available in the Club prior to voting.

Details regarding completion and lodgement will be printed on the forms, which are distributed with the nomination forms.

VOTING AT CLUB

If an election is necessary voting will be conducted at Wentworthville Leagues Club, 50 Smith Street Wentworthville.

Eligible members must produce their current membership card in order to receive a ballot paper.

The method of voting will be First Past the Post. Members must vote for the exact number of candidates to be elected using crosses.

Each candidate may appoint up to two (2) scrutineers to witness the count.

SCHEDULE OF 2025 BIENNIAL ELECTION DATES

25th May 2025 10.00am

Any enquiries should be directed to the Returning Officer, Philip Binns, on telephone 0432 218 026.

Philip Binns Independent Returning Officer

ADAM

CROMACK Member for 31 years. Occupation: Electrician

Positions held:

Director 23 years including past Vice President for 6 years. (2013-2019)

Honorary Life Member of Wentworthville Leagues Club

Member of Boards Remuneration Committee, Audit Risk and Compliance Committee, Sponsorship Committee, Disciplinary Committee.

Member of member bodies of ClubsNSW and Club Directors Institute.

Delegate of Leagues Club Association

Alternate at Sports Council. Member of all Sporting Associations, including Life Member of WDRLFC.

Married for 21 years with 2 children. Owned & operated my own electrical business for 17 years. Currently employed as NSW Operations and Estimations manager for a national electrical company. Previously sat on Master Electricians NSW Advisory committee for over 10 years & chairman for 6 years. Outside of work I enjoy rugby league & lawn bowls, currently representing Wentworthville in Grade 2 pennants

LAURIE CAPOVILLA

Positions held:

Director 36 Years.

Member for 53 years. Occupation: Retired

Honorary Life Member of Wentworthville Leagues Club.

Member of the Boards , Property Corporate and Investment Committee, Sponsorship Committee and Disciplinary Committees.

Delegate to Leagues Clubs Association and Member of ClubsNSW and Club Directors Institute.

35 years service Leagues Club Australia.

Member of all Sporting Associations and Patron of Wenty Leagues Golf Club and Life Member of WDRLFC and WUJRLFC.

JUSTIN

ISAACS Member for 29 years. Occupation: Financial Adviser

Positions held:

Vice President Board Member

I’m a current board member having stood for the last 16 years; over the last 2 years I have been the Vice President of the club.

I’m a life member of both Wentworth Leagues Club and Wentworthville Leagues Cricket Club.

JODY

MANSON Member for 24 years

Positions held:

Board Member (2022 – current)

Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Sponsorship Committee.

Disciplinary Committee

Life Member and Vice President Wenty Leagues Netball Club (current)

President and Secretary of Wenty Leagues Netball Club

Parks Trust Committee

Occupation: Business Practice Manager

Over the past 24 years, my membership has fostered a strong interest in the Club’s current and future affairs. Wenty Leagues Club embodies the values of membership and community, which I actively support through my involvement in Wenty Leagues Netball Club.

My career has provided me with extensive experience in audit, compliance event management, product launches and education.

As a current Board Member and through my roles at the Netball Club and in my professional career, I bring valuable insights that will help advance the strategies of the Leagues Club Board.

DAVID

MUMFORD Member for 31 years. Occupation: Company Director

Positions held:

• Club Director (current)

• Property Corporate and Investment Committee (current)

• Discipline Committee (current)

• Audit and Risk Committee (former)

• Sponsorship Committee (former)

• Men’s Bowls Vice president (former)

• Men’s Bowls Committee (former)

I am seeking re-election as a Director of Wenty Leagues to continue contributing actively to the Board’s objectives, utilising my professional skills and experience.

My commitment remains focussed on driving growth, enhancing club facilities for our members and guests, and progressing significant projects aimed at maximising the value of our club assets for the benefit of the local community.

It has been a privilege to serve on the current Board, and I sincerely hope for the opportunity to continue playing a meaningful role in shaping the future and ongoing success of Wenty Leagues.

JOSEPH SAFI Member for over 10 years. Occupation: Solicitor and Officer of the Supreme Court

Positions held: Nil

As a long-standing member of our club, I understand what our community values and expects.

I’m committed to delivering cleaner, higher-quality service starting with basics like clean drinking-cups.

I will advocate for smarter investment and reinvestment strategies that benefit all members, including better gaming payout-ratios.

I believe in fostering a more vibrant, inclusive environment with more community and entertainment events, greater variety in dining options, and improved seating and facilities.

I’m passionate about taking our club to the next level and ensuring it reflects the pride and expectations of its members.

Let’s make our club the best it can be.

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