Minutes of 2013 AGM - Rehoboth Christian College

1.
OPENING
1.1
Welcome
Lee Klomp (Board President) welcomed everyone at 7:30pm
1.2
Songs
“How Great is Our God” and “10,000 Reasons”
1.3
Apologies
Members: Margaret FERWERDA, Wendy and Jurrien SWARTS, Evan and Roslyn HOWARD, Alex and
Sheela NATHAN, Frank DE ROOY, Annechiena MURRAY, Andrew DE JONG, Thelma MUILENBURG,
Keith BLOK, Marcus and Michelle VERKERK, Johanna SWARTS, Michael and Anita OSSEVORT, Laurie
and Alie KRUIZE, Jody GOIRAN, Teneille HEPTON, Joan and Bert SCHERPENZEEL, Peter DE LACEY
Affiliates: Angelina and Simon LAM
Staff: Germaine GREGORY, Narelle HENDERSON, Tania POTTER, Robyn BALL, Mynie VAN WYK, Kath
GIBBON, Rachael AYRE, Sarah CARVILLE, Martin LUCAS, Emily SHAW, Alain JOYE, Karin KLENNER,
Melissa LA CRAS, Chloe SWARTS, Jessica YAP, Elena & Yaroslav SOLOVIEV, Sarah MELLADO, Claire
DUNJEY, Sally RAY, Jennifer FAULKNER, Tricia AYRE, Rachael AYRE, Hannah BARGERBOS, Kerry
FLEMING
1.4
Devotion
Mr Lee Klomp led the devotion. 2 Timothy 3:1-17. Title: Godlessness in the Last Days. This was followed
by an opening prayer.
2.
QUORUM
At 7.50pm Lee Klomp informed everyone that a quorum has not been met and according to our Constitution
(page 9):
2.12 (f) Quorum at General Meetings.
At all general meetings, one quarter of the members for the time being present in person shall constitute a
quorum and if within fifteen minutes from the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present, the meeting
if convened upon the requisition of members shall be dissolved. In any other case the meeting shall stand
adjourned to the same day in the next week at the same time and place and at such adjourned meeting those
present shall form a quorum for all purposes.
He informed members that the meeting will be adjourned to Tuesday 2 April, 2013 as Monday was a public
holiday.
The meeting continued as an information night only.
3.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Presented by Mr Lee Klomp and received with thanks.
Full report is available on request
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4.
TREASURER’S REPORT
4.1 2012 Financial Report
The Financial Report for 2012 was Presented by Mr Mark Steyn and discussed. Report received with thanks.
Full report is available on request
5.
PROPOSED FEES
5.1 Proposed Fees 2013/2014
Presented by Mr Mark Steyn. The new fee schedule for 2013/2014 was discussed.
Full report is available on request
6.
BUDGET 2013
6.1 Budget for 2013
Presented by Mr Mark Steyn. Mark discussed the 2013 Budget report.
Full report is available on request
Lee Klomp opened the floor for question time.
7.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Lee Klomp opened the floor for General Business.
Q. Would it be possible to produce a one paper document on funding for independent school, to be used in order
to discuss the topic with people in the community?
A. Information is available on the ASIWA website and further information from AACS is available on request.
Q. Is the Board able to report on any progress regarding the purchase of 16 Dalton place?
A. The Board is currently in negotiations with the Dept of Housing.
Q. Please provide an update regarding the purchase of the triangle piece of land on Brixton Street?
A. Issue is currently before attorneys and we expect settlement within the next 18 months.
8.
CLOSING
Lee Klomp thanked everyone for their commitment and asked that everyone continue to pray for the Board and
the College. He thanked Ex-Board members, Life Members, RCST, Mark Steyn (CEO), the Leadership Team,
Avril Webb (Secretary to the Board who has resigned), Rachael Fairlamb (Finance Manager) and the Business
Office Staff, Board Members families, members and affiliates for coming and that the meeting was adjourned until
next week, Tuesday 2 April, 2013, same place, same time. Lee Klomp closed in prayer.
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