Aaron-Betta 3 Report post Posted January 5, 2020 Upper Hutt Aquarium Society have put their hand up to hold this years FNZAS AGM, we where hoping to "kick it old school" and have a weekend planned for a face to face get together for the the formalities (elections etc) outings, activities and networking etc. Hoping to get an idea of numbers of those who would be interested so we can look into dates, venues, accommodation deals, activities etc. 1 maxxi1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxxi1 82 Report post Posted January 5, 2020 We don't expect people to commit yet... just a show of interest! Get amongst it fishkeepers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2020 Most people like us would need to know an idea of the costs before we can make any decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxxi1 82 Report post Posted January 6, 2020 As fore mentioned... this is just an interest post .. not a commitment... it's purely so we know how big we should go!!! Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caryl 207 Report post Posted February 7, 2020 Usually costs to attend conference are kept as low as possible. Biggest outlay is usually transport and accommodation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron-Betta 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 Ok people, we have our venue booked. 😁 Heretaunga Boat Club on the Esplanade in Petone. 6th and 7th of June Now that we have a time and place, we are still needing an idea of numbers so we can plan what's going to be happening over the weekend and who may need to be billeted for the night 👍 1 maxxi1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wok 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 I don't think I will be attending since it is not queens birthday weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieW 1 Report post Posted May 11, 2020 Hello Folks, do you have any more updates and info. I belong to Hawkes Bay club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxxi1 82 Report post Posted May 11, 2020 Hi. Yes the AGM has been moved back to online... we felt it was better during uncertain times. Emails went out recently to club secretaries which need to be passed on that has the details of nominations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingart 449 Report post Posted May 13, 2020 This is the email sent out recently AGM/Conference Wellington 2020 Important Information The FNZAS Executive is calling for nominations for the Executive for the 2020-2021 year. All positions are deemed vacant therefore incumbents are required to re-submit nominations as in previous years. Patron 2 x Vice Patron President 2 x Vice President Secretary Treasurer Editor Breeding Co-ordinator 1 – 3 Committee members Anyone seeking nomination must be a financial member of the FNZAS at the time. If the nominee is not attending the AGM we also require written consent to stand for office sent to the Secretary prior to the AGM. Please send all nominations to secretary@fnzas.org.nz along with a Bio and Photograph prior to 26 May 2020 to allow time for these to be distributed to clubs and their delegates given voting instructions by their members. Remits Please send any remits your club has to secretary@fnzas.org.nz Delegates Clubs have until 26 May to submit the names of their delegates for conference to me. If you have changed your delegates since your last AGM, and you want your club to have a say at this meeting or be able to vote, it is important that I get this via email or post prior to 26 May 2020. We don’t want clubs missing out. Attendance Owing to recent changes to our social structure due to Covid 19 effects an all online AGM will be once again offered to our members. Observers are also welcome. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites