AGM's ... as far as meetings go they are the red
carpet event for any community organisation
but without the teary, spasmodic acceptance speeches, thank goodness.
There is the business end of things to be undertaken and then afterward you can relax in the afterglow and enjoy the festivities.  This year, things get underway at 11:30am (see below for details). 
We will be welcoming members in the studio, where you can see all the presses, in situ, inspect the screen-printing room  and view ENcounter, an exhibition featuring ten Japanese contemporary printmakers, currently in the Impress Printmakers Gallery.  Afterwards,   we are all heading next door to the Kedron Hotel for a hearty meal & drinks to toast the new committee whilst we catch up and indulge in a print conversation or two...
Members - we don't say it enough, but you are the backbone of the Impress Printmakers community and this was clear last week, when the following people turned up to help install our new gallery hanging system. Big thanks go to Sol Hall, Kristina Hall, Diana Howcroft,Ken Collins, Jennifer Long, Glenda Orr, Nick Oughton & Sue Pickford. 
So get in quick and secure your exhibition at the curent member rates because now you are able to hang framed art works .(although we still need to purchase more hangers and hooks)

What to expect on the day...
The Annual General Meeting to elect Members of the Impress Management Team  and ...
an SGM (Special General Meeting) to ratify amendments to the Impress Printmakers Constitution, followed by lunch at the Kedron Park Hotel

11.30 am on Sunday 28th June 2015
Please RSVP with your Acceptance or Apologies plus whether you are joining us for lunch as soon as possible.
 Thank-you to those who have already responded, we have a record of your reply.

Please find attached in your email for your information:

1. The Proposed Draft Code of Conduct Document
2. A Table of the proposed amendments to the Impress Constitution which are intended to
a) bring it in line with new provisions of the Incorporations Act
b) delete obsolete clauses relating to the organisation before incorporation, ten years ago,
c) take into account developments in technology since 2005,
d) delete clauses relating to Level 1 and Level 2 Corporations which are not relevant to Impress which is a Level 3 Incorporated entity and
e) to insert a new Conflict Resolution clause which is a provision to seek independent mediation in the event that conflict resolution is required and cannot be resolved impartially within the organisation.
f) Insert a clause requiring the Code of Conduct or future changes to the Code of Conduct to be ratified by members at an AGM or SGM.

Please read these important documents which protect and support your rights and responsibilities as members of Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery.
Trust me,  I have (unwillingly at first) breezed through these documents and found them to be easy to read and digest - so in the end it is worth giving it 10-15 minutes to scroll, read - and make notes, if you wish before coming to the AGM on the 28th.
The best part is these documents were sent out to you today to keep you up to date and informed.
However, if they haven't; shoot us... an email 

Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM / SGM and
Thanks from the Impress Management Team
Kristina Hall, Ellie Neilsen, Stephen Cronin, Karen Kaese, Tim Mosely, Jude Roberts, Paula Quintela, Peter Penwarn and Sue Pickford.