Minutes of the April 2007 General Meeting

(Victoria Associations Incorporation Act 1981(as at 01 July 1998) Registered No. A 13467)

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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2007 GENERAL MEETING

HELD AT:

RMIT BUILDING 94, 5TH. FLOOR
23-27 CARDIGAN STREET, CARLTON

ON:

 MONDAY, 2ND. APRIL 2007

Attendance:

As per Attendance Book.

Apologies:
Apologies were received.

Opening:
The President, Mark Miller, welcomed everyone attending, requested them to ensure that they had registered on the Attendance sheet, and opened the December April 2007 General Meeting at 7.00 pm.

He then suspended the meeting for 30 Minutes for a “Get-together” and refreshment.

He resumed the meeting at 7.30 pm

Minutes of Previous Meeting (February 2007):
The Minutes of the previous General Meeting held on the 6th. February 2007 as circulated in ”Vicaug News” – (weblog – aka “blog”) and as emailed to members were received, adopted and approved. There was no business from the Minutes of the previous Meeting.

The President’s Opening Address (the Prez Sez):
The President in his opening address, welcomed all in attendance to this our second meeting for 2007.

He advised that:

- we have several excellent presentations this evening in which:

—- Peter Coburn: “Struct-Plus”; and

—- Chris Needham: AutoCad 2008.

Keeping up to date with VICAUG news and any other matters:
The President advised that members should regularly “log on” to the VICAUG Weblog (“blog”) site at  http://vicaug.wordpress.com and VICAUG’s web page at  www.dbm.com.au/vicaug  – both of which are (to be) regularly updated – to keep themselves aware of items of interest. 

Presentations:

“Struct_Plus”: by Peter Coburn.

Peter gave an excellent presentation on the base and extended/additional modules for his excellent and almost default “industry standard” suite of structural element and detail packages.

“AutoCad 2008″: by Chris Needham;

Chris put AutoCad 2008 “through its paces” to show and explain the new and updated features of AutoCad 2008.

Both presentations had adequate and excellent discussion sessions.

The President thanked both presenters for the effort and skill put into their respective presentations.

“Thank You’s”:
The President thanked the presenters for their excellent presentations. He also thanked members who had attended and participated in the presentations.

Next Meeting:
The next General meeting is intended to be held on Monday 4th. June 2007 at this venue i.e. RMIT Building 94, 5th. Floor at 23-27 Cardigan Street, CARLTON – commencing at 7.00 pm.

Closure: 
There being no further business, the President thanked all for attending, and closed the meeting at 9.30 pm.

(M.J.Ginnane)
Secretary and Public Officer.

Minutes of the February 2007 Committee Meeting

MINUTES OF VICAUG INC. (A0013467S) COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON: WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2007
Attendance: 6 Committee members were in attendance.
Apologies: were received from 2 Committee members.
Opening: The President declared the meeting opened at 8.30 pm.
Minutes of Previous Committee Meeting (24th. January 2007):
The Minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as a true record of proceedings.
“Items of Interest” in Business Out of the Minutes of Previous Meeting (24th. January 2007):

1. 2007 Annual General Meeting and Secretary & Public Officer not to nominate or to be (re)nominated for 2007/08:
The Secretary & Public Officer (the Secretary) advised and reminded the Committee that:
(i)
the Vicaug Annual General Meeting at which Reports are to be presented, Financial Reconciliation Statement is to be presented and approved, fees/subscriptions for 2007/08 set and the Committee for 2007/08 elected is less than 6 months away (Monday 06 August 2007) and has yet to be prepared and got ready for; and
(ii).
the Secretary will not be nominating or be nominated for any position – including that of Secretary & Public Officer – on the 2007/08 Committee.
The President indicated that the matter was “in hand” and would be proceeded at the AGM.
Treasurer’s “Finances and Membership” report:
a. Bank Balances and Financial Report – as at 21 February 2007: Satisfactory.
b. 2006/07 Membership report: Satisfactory.
The Treasurer has sent “reminder notices” to members who have not yet paid their 2006/07 subscription/renewal fees.
c. Financial management: The Committee will assess costs to ensure that expenditure does not exceed income.
General Business:
1. Dates for General Meetings for 2007 (subject to confirmation):

The dates for 2007 General meetings, to be held on the first Monday of “even” months, subject to confirmation, are:
02 Apr; 04 Jun; 06 Aug; 01 Oct; and 03 Dec.
2. Notices of General Meeting/s:
Notices of Meetings will emailed to members and uploaded to the “Vicaug News” (blog”).
Presentation Topics:
a. April 2007:
- “News from the Pews” and “Tips and Tricks”: Mark Miller;
- (any) “others”: to be advised (by Mark Miller)
- “Struct Plus”: Peter Coburn – Mark Miller to advise.
b.
April 2007:
AutoCAD 2008: Steve Hunter – Mark Miller to advise.
c.
Possible topics for future meeting/so (to be determined/confirmed):
Various computer/computing-related general interest and AutoCAD-specific interest items – by various Committee members; AutoDesk “Inventor” – Mark Miller to advise; “Shareware” and “Freeware” (various) – Mark Miller to advise.
4. General Discussion and Speculation (On-going):
General discussion on CAD, computer, training and employment matters.
5. Subscription renewal (1 year) for/of “Inside AutoCAD” magazine:
The President advised that the Vicaug subscription for the “Inside AutoCAD” magazine was due for renewal.
The matter of needs and costs were discussed. It was decided unanimously that the President be authorised to renew the subscription for 1 year for which he is to claim and be reimbursed all costs associated with the subscription renewal.
“Other” matters:
There were no “other matters”.
Next Committee Meeting:
The next Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday 21st. March January 2007.
Closure:
There being no further business, the President Closed the meeting at 10.30 pm.
(M.J. Ginnane)
Secretary and Public Officer.