ATA INCORPORATED

A Victorian based Off Road & Adventure Club

Meeting Minutes 6/1/25

Meeting Minutes

Date: 6 January 2025

Time: 8:01pm

Chairperson: Chris Baker

Attendees:

  • Marty Hameeteman
  • Chris Baker
  • William Hameeteman
  • Michelle Hameeteman
  • Jason Hameeteman
  • Walter Angus
  • Sara Baker

Apologies:

  • Jason H sent apologies, advising he would be 15–20 minutes late
  • Apologies were noted for Alex

Opening:

  • President welcomed all attendees
  • Previous minutes were read out.

Reports:

  • Treasurer’s Report:
    • Current bank balance: $2,003.91.
    • Deductions: $752.15 (since 16 December).
    • Credit received: $3.38 (interest).

Previous Meeting Issues:

  • All banking matters have been resolved and are closed.

Joinit Update:

  • Treasurer proposed a solution for manual pro-rata memberships:
    • New members will pay the full membership fee.
    • On 31 March (the day before the billing date), members will receive a manual credit reflecting their pro-rata amount, providing a discount on the second-year membership fees, to be done manually by Treasurer prior to membership being paid.
  • Jason H noted this process could be time-consuming.
  • Treasurer intends for this to be temporary and will use Excel to streamline calculations.

Membership:

  • Interstate members are allowed to join the club, provided they are Australian residents.
  • VP has not yet spoken to two nominees and prefers to invite them in person, either by himself or with another board member.
  • President requested clarification on stipulations for the nominees.
    • Action: VP to talk with the nominees and provide an update at the next meeting.

Financial Matters:

  • Treasurer resolved ABN issues with the ATA accountant and proposed the club cover the cost. If not approved, he will bear the expense personally.
  • President suggested an audit of the books.
    • Action: Obtain a quote from the accountant.

Merchandise:

  • Sticker quotes:
    • Standard stickers: $3.30 each (minimum order: 50).
    • Holographic stickers: $5.50 each (minimum order: 50).
    • If ordering 500 stickers, the total cost would be $550.
  • Budget: $250 was approved to determine the quantity of stickers this can cover, with a follow-up vote once the specifics are confirmed.
  • Decision:
    • Order 50 holographic stickers.
    • Allocate the remaining budget (up to $500) for standard stickers.
  • Pricing:
    • Holographic stickers to be sold at $10 each.
    • Standard stickers: one included with membership; additional stickers will be sold at cost + 25%.

Application Page:

  • Suggestion by William H: Add a checkbox for a membership option to purchase sticker also

Events:

  • Club Info Day: 27 January, 10 AM at Lerderderg.
  • Next Committee Meeting: 3 February at 8 PM.

General Discussion:

  • Query: Are we likely to have interested members now that pro-rata is resolved?
    • Public Officer confirmed interest.

Closing:

  • Meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM.