Hastings Artists’ Group

Annual General Meeting

10 am Saturday 21st February 2026 10am

St John’s Church Hall (Jireh Hall), 608 Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings


Attendees: Francis Holder; Krysia; Ian and Diane Thompson; Colleen Ferrick; Ruth; Dawn; Catherine Cook; Daphne Jacob; Glynis Anderson; Margaret Trimmer; Eileen Davey; Gail Shine; Lynda O’Brien; Myra; Sharon


Apologies: Margaret Price; Joe Bradley; Alison and Wendy Roger; Joanne Freeman; Kerry Ganderton


  1. Colleen Ferrick opended the meeting and read apologies
  2. Lynda O’Brien read the minutes from the last AGM. 
  3. Colleen provided a printed copy of the annual report which members agreed could be read by individuals rather than being read aloud. The report has already been emailed to all members and posted on the group’s website and on facebook.
  4. Treasurer’s report was read by Francis Holder and accepted.
  5. There was a discussion about continuing to advertise in the HB Art Guide. The booklet gives our name and contact numbers and means we’re entitled to go in the Art Trail. Colleen pointed out that this year our members sold nine paintings at the the Art Trail. It was also said that it is the best way for people new to the area to find us. New member Catherine Cook said this was how she found us. It was agreed with ‘ayes’ that we should contiue advertising in the booklet. 
  6. Francis told us that the hall hire was going up to $120 per meeting but that this did not mean we need to raise our membership fees. Most people pay subs before the deadline, only four members missed the deadline last year and paid an extra $10 as a result. Members all agree that Jireh Hall is the best venue for our needs and the increase in fee can be easily absorbed. 
  7. There was discussion about the Incorporated Societies issue which had been discussed by members in November. Basically, our subscription expired long ago, but the bank has only recently told Francis that because of this we need to change the type of account we have with the bank. It was agreed we don’t need to be a society and Francis has begun the process of changing the account.
  8. Ian Thompson  thanked Francis for her hard work saying she dealt with everything in a magnificent way. Ian asked that this be recorded.
  9. Membership of Keirunga was briefly discussed, it was unanimously agreed to stay as we are.
  10. Colleen moved that the financial report be accepted, all members in favour said aye and this was passed.
  11. Election of officers. Colleen said she could not continue as President. No nominations werre forthcoming. Myra suggested a shared position as a possibility. It was eventually agree that we would operate without a named President/Chair and that there are members who are always willing to step up should there be a need for a spokesperson.
  12. Thankfully, Frances agreed to coninute as treasurer and Margaret as secretary.