It might seem weird that this is big news for us - but we have kicked out paper and finally have a completely online affiliation system!
Fencing New Zealand requires all fencers to be affiliated, and we try to make this as easy as possible for fencers. Our new system makes it easier than ever before for fencers and supporters to join Fencing North and Fencing New Zealand, all through an online form with payment through paypal or by credit/debit card. When you sign up you will create a login to this site that lets you manage your membership information and easily renew each year with as little hassle as possible - and if you're logged in and entering events, some of your basic information will be autopopulated in the entry forms!
Memberships are open for the year and due by 31st March or before your first competition - you can sign up on our memberships page: https://www.fencingnorth.com/membership
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:
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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
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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
Fencing North Annual General Meeting Minutes 2014
Meadowbank Community Centre, 7.30pm – 3rd December 2014
Attendees:
See end of document for a proxy list
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Oliver Agnew Tommy Leigh Christine Chen Katie Logan Matthew Hill Chris Bell Vicky Fan Rex Hefferen Alexander Gregory Alex Jacobs Adrian Roberts |
Sarah Gatland Sara Louise Williams Laura Harvey Alice Boyd Judit Fliszar Linda Boyd Eric Buisman Nicola Buisman Anya Kamynina Hamish Bulmer Clovis Dyson |
Annika Siegers Sarah Lesiak John Garelja Gaylene Ongley Jeremy Dyson Johann Ryu Daniel Garelja - arrived at 8.10pm Cesar Dyson Nelly Dyson – non-member (cannot vote) Isabelle Williams – non-member (cannot vote) Simone May – non-member (cannot vote) |
Meeting starts 7.30pm
1. Apologies:
Apologies from Heather Claydon, Michael Claydon, Jonathan Claydon, and Linus Harder Barfoot.
Alice Boyd moves we accept these apologies. Jeremy Dyson seconds. All in favour
2. Confirmation of Minutes from Previous AGM
John moves these are true and accurate. Rex seconds. All in favour
3. Matters Arising from Previous AGM
No matters arising
4. President's Report
John moves we accept his report. Johann seconds. All in favour.
5. Vice-President's Report
John moves we accept this report. Jeremy seconds. All in favour.
6. Secretary's Report
Oliver moves we accept this report. Johann seconds. All in favour.
7. Treasurer's Report
Johann moves we accept this report. Gaylene seconds. All in favour.
8. Election of Executive Officers
President: John Garelja is duly elected as no one else is standing against him.
Vice President: Eric Buisman is duly elected with 29 votes. Heather Claydon received 14 votes.
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 2015
Oliver Agnew moves 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 Tommy Leigh. Large majority in favour.
Meeting closes at 8.46pm
Proxy List
Member (Proxy held)
Oliver Agnew (Kyle Macdonald)
Alex Jacob (Lena Jacob)
Christine Chen (Laura Jacks)
Adrian Roberts (Olivia Roberts)
Tommy Leigh (Sasha Green)
Sara-Louise Williams (Sophie Elborough)
Clovis Dyson (Reilly Oliver)
Laura Harvey (Chris Lear)
Chris Bell (Hamish Chan)
Annika Siegers (Jessica Gracie)
Judit Fliszar (Stephanie Wyllie)
Nicola Buisman (Murray Boucher)
Sarah Gatland (Oliver Jacks)
Hamish Bulmer (Sophie Kincaid)
Alexander Gregory (Roman Amor)
John Garelja (Heather Claydon)
Daniel Garelja (Michael Claydon)
Gaylene Ongley (Jonathan Claydon)