SustainaBundy's first Annual General Meeting was held on Monday, June 16th at 5.30pm at the School of Arts building.

Agenda
Welcome and Intro
12 Months In Review: 2007/2008 Recap Photo Slideshow
Correspondence
New Business
Discussion: Future Projects
Monthly Meetings
Membership Appeal
Guide/Sticker Appeal
Election

Financial Update (interim)
$2877 in account
[WED Total income: $3300 sponsorships and stalls]
[WED Total expenses: $3107 inc. donations]
Moved: Accept financial report

Monthly Meetings
Benefits to keep using School of Arts- centrally located, cheap, floor level, audio-visual facilities, $11 fee
Network at events rather than having meetings
Guest speakers and regular updates from community groups
Half-hour meeting before events, constitution asks for at least 4 times a year, project meetings separate

Domain Renewals
We own 3 sites, up for renewal on 13 June, have renewed sustainabundy.org, re-register others for $10/year each
Moved: Renew other 2 domains

Future Events
Farm-gate buying scheme (Robert Doyle)
Interest for 4 pigs from SustainaBundy members, 12 animals consigned
This Sunday (22nd June) first open day farm tour as part of purchase price
Feedback sheets on all points of scheme
Will need a point person to coordinate future schemes

Environmental Law Workshop (Ann)
28 June 11am-4pm Kalkie, free
Larissa Waters and other attorney from Environmental Defenders Office
Contact Ann Jarman

Cheese Course (Carol)
Sunday 10th August
Elizabeth Ferconia from Sunshine Coast
Need 20 people to run
TAFE or CWA as venue, $75/person at present, RSL doing fundraising to subsidise cost
Register interest by replying on website by end of July

Multicultural Festival
31st August, Quay St Riverside Parklands
SustainaBundy stall, showcase local produce, selling guides
Volunteer roster will be on website, sign yourself up to help out!

Trailer Share (Dean)
For members, property of SustainaBundy
In SustainaBundy colours and logo for advertising
Also mulcher share for future
Coordinator-Dean

Permablitz
Sustainable backyard blitz using permaculture design (permanent agriculture)
Creating productive, sustainable systems on any size property, inc.small backyards and balconies
Educational workshop as well as working bee
Need certified permaculture designers

Garden Crawl (Suzanne)
Progressive morning tea, lunch etc. in other people's gardens to share ideas
Needs coordinator

Movie Nights
Need coordinator
Rotate DVDs to show, members have a pool of materials
Events require at least 2 people to run, different people can run a night featuring their DVD of interest
Moved: Ann Jarman as Movie Night Coordinator

Garage Sale Parties
Start again in Spring
Need coordinator, another backyard to hold
Organise with neighbours to have neighbourhood parties
Other region garage sale parties, Bargara, North Bundaberg
Benefit of being an SB member

Local Food/Music Fest
Outdoor festival featuring local musical talent and food, summer holidays

Renewable Energy Bulk Buys
Worked well in Maleny, VIC, Brisbane, can achieve 30%+ discount e.g. bulk discount with group of 60
Dealing directly with local dealer
Businesses as well as households
Solar hot water first step, (cheap, immediate returns), solar electricity future project
Moved: Alana White as Renewable Bulk Buy Coordinator

Membership Appeal
Join now and pay $10/indiv, $15/family for membership until end of year
From January 2009 fees will go back to $15/indiv and $25/family
Participate in equipment share, garage sale parties, permablitzes, farm gate buying group, renewable energy bulk buys, etc.
Receive a free SB guide
Will soon have a corporation tier for corporations to join

Guides and Stickers
Buy one for a friend, distribute through your networks! Contact Andi, Dean or Jacqui to arrange

Andi has a regular column in Fraser Coast Naturechain monthly magazine- get info to Andi to see it included on the Bundaberg page!

Elections
Committee Positions:
Jacqui McLucas- President
Carol Sweeney- Treasurer
Jacki Hartman- Secretary

Other Positions:
Dean Hazelwood- Equipment Share Coordinator
Andi Hazelwood- Media Coordinator
Ann Jarman- Movie Night Coordinator
Alana White- Renewable Bulk Buy Coordinator
All positions voted unanimously

Next Meeting: early August, details TBA, featuring Climate Change Solutions Workshop with Alison Rickert (2-hr session)

For more details from the meeting, or to have the minutes emailed directly to you, email Jacqui at jacqui@sustainabundy.org