Grants Braes AFC 2026 AGM
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Grants Braes Association Football Club Incorporated will be held as follows:
Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Venue: Grants Braes AFC Clubrooms, 1 Domain Avenue, Ocean Grove, Dunedin
All Club members are invited and encouraged to attend.
A BBQ and Sunday social football will follow the meeting.
The Agenda can be downloaded here and is below for ease.
Grants Braes AFC Inc.
Annual General Meeting 2026
Agenda
Notice of Agenda and Proposed Resolutions
Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Venue: Grants Braes AFC Clubrooms, Ocean Grove, Dunedin
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Opening of Meeting
2. Meeting Formalities
3. Confirmation of Previous AGM Minutes
Ordinary Resolution 1:
That the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 30 November 2025 be confirmed as a true and correct record.
4. Matters Arising from Previous AGM Minutes
5. Committee's Annual Report
Presentation of the Committee's Annual Report for the 2026 season.
Ordinary Resolution 2:
That the Committee's Annual Report for 2026 be received.
6. Treasurer's Report and Annual Financial Statements
Presentation of the Treasurer's Report and annual financial statements for the financial year ended 30 September 2026.
Ordinary Resolution 3:
That the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 30 September 2026 be received.
7. Disclosure of Officers' Conflicts of Interest
Presentation of any disclosures required under clause 5.3(b)(iv) of the Constitution.
8. Life Membership Nominations – Special Resolutions
Pursuant to clause 4.7 of the Club's Constitution, the Committee recommends that the following individuals be elected as Life Members in recognition of their outstanding service to Grants Braes AFC.
Special Resolution 1 – Robert Strang
That Robert Strang be elected as a Life Member of Grants Braes Association Football Club Incorporated in recognition of his outstanding service and contribution to the Club.
Special Resolution 2 – Andrew Stoddart
That Andrew Stoddart be elected as a Life Member of Grants Braes Association Football Club Incorporated in recognition of his outstanding service and contribution to the Club.
Each resolution will be considered and voted on separately. Under the Constitution, a Special Resolution requires a majority of at least 75% of votes cast.
9. Election of Committee for 2027
Election of Committee Members in accordance with clause 6.3 of the Constitution.
10. Other Business (discussion only)
No additional motions or items of business were received from members.
11. Closure of Meeting
Notes to Members:
Financial statements: The annual financial statements are being finalised and will be circulated to members separately, ahead of the AGM.
Life Membership: The Committee endorsed the nominations of Robert Strang and Andrew Stoddart at its meeting on 8 November 2026. The nominations are presented to members for determination by Special Resolution.
Voting: Voting and proxy arrangements are governed by the Club's Constitution. Members wishing to appoint a proxy must provide the signed appointment to the Chairperson before the meeting begins.
Committee elections: Details of nominations for the 2027 Committee will be notified to members in accordance with clause 6.3 of the Constitution.
Reminder: Nominations for the Club Committee
Nominations remain open for election to the Grants Braes AFC Committee until Saturday 14 November 2026.
Under the Club Constitution:
The Committee consists of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 elected members. Committee members serve a one-year term and may stand for re-election, subject to the constitutional term limits. Candidates must provide written consent to their nomination and confirm their eligibility to hold office. If nominations exceed the number of available positions, an election will be held by secret ballot in accordance with the Constitution.
Nomination forms are available from the Club Secretary and should be returned by email to grantsbraesafc@gmail.com.
The names of nominated candidates will be notified to members at least three days before the AGM, in accordance with clause 6.3(c) of the Constitution.
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Issued by authority of the Grants Braes AFC Committee.
Date of notice: 11 November 2026