AGM and Planning Meeting for 2024 40th. Birthday Event

Hello to all who have been watching for news of what’s coming up.  Our AGM is being held at Garry’s place – 17 Halcyon Way, Narre Warren (South) from 7.30 pm. on Tuesday, 26th. March. There continues to be some challenges for Comps such as ours which are totally run by volunteers who are trying to keep costs down and give something to a charity (Breast Cancer Network) as well.  Your attendance might reassure us that we can keep going.

2024 marks our 42nd. year of existence, but our 40th. event and it would be good to get some ideas as to how we might celebrate this appropriately.  If we follow our usual pattern, entries will open in mid-May and close soon after.  Our first weekend will be a Troupes Weekend (with Over 12 solos mixed in) on October 12-13.  We will then continue on 19/20, 26/27 October and 2/3 November.

You are welcome to attend this important planning meeting on 26th. March and we promise not to dob you in for a job – but we’d still like your help and support.  Contact Garry on 0433 933 679 if you wish to attend or express an interest in helping.

2024 – Dates and a couple of things from our Plenary Meeting

Dates for 2024   The dates for next year in the front of the program were incorrect.  Our 40th. Anniversary event in 2024 commences with a Troupes Weekend on 12/13 October, then we continue with solos, duos/trios on 19/20, 26/27 October and 2/3 November.

From our Plenary Meeting   We had another successful year with our bank balance only slipping back about $1,000.00 from last year to this year.  Other things discussed/decided:

  • Another volunteer co-ordinator is required due to our current co-ordinator moving on to other things.  We sincerely thank Madeleine Longmuir for all her work in this regard in recent years.  It’s not an easy job accommodating those who are trying to find places on our roster. We really NEED volunteers or we cannot operate – but we don’t need them all at the same session.
  • In 2024 there will be ONE due date for music.  Garry setting different dates for each weekend (thinking this would help entrants) only added to his workload.  Garry will not be contacting those not uploading music.  It will be assumed the entrant is not presenting.  Those expecting to use “back-up” arrangements at the venue due to their own lack of organisation will be in danger of disqualification.
  • We are happy to take recommendations (with Resumes) for 2024 Adjudicators.
  • We are looking to asking for (paid) helpers from the College to assist with set-up and pack-up each weekend.  This has always been left to too few – or one (Garry).  Those linked with “Casey Comps” may wish to access this payment also, but it won’t count as a rostered position.
  • We will (slightly) extend the time for entries to include the following Monday and not close on a Friday.  This may allow those attending lessons on Saturdays to remind one another to get entries in.
  • Breast Cancer Network:   The collection tin raised $158.45.  As in the recent past, Committee agreed to continue adding $2,000.00 to this amount.  $2,158.45 will be forwarded to the BCN.

Our AGM will be held in late February/March where more specific planning for our 2024 40th. Birthday Event will be discussed.  New Committee members are always welcome, but we need you to attend meetings and take a role/responsibility at the event.  Please don’t join just so you get information first.  We need your expertise.