Wednesday 19th December 2018

In accordance with clause 9 of the Geelong Football Club Limited’s Constitution (“the Constitution”), formal notice is hereby given that the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Geelong Football Club Limited (“the Club”) will be held in the President’s Room, Brownlow Stand, GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong on Wednesday 19th December 2018 at 7pm (AEDT) (“the Meeting”).

The business to be dealt with at the Meeting shall be:

  1. The receipt and consideration of:
  • Minutes of 2017 Annual General Meeting
  • 2018 Financial Report
  • 2018 Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report
  1. Amendment to the Constitution by way of four (4) Special Resolutions:
  • Special Resolution One - Administrative amendments to reflect modern practices, language and applicable Acts and Regulations;  
  • Special Resolution Two - Amendments to the pricing for social club junior and concession members;
  • Special Resolution Three - Amendments to the disciplinary process in clause 14.16; and
  • Special Resolution Four - Amendments to the member appeal process in clause 14.17
  1. Any other general business as the Chair directs in accordance with the Constitution.

Financial Report

The 2018 Financial Report is available by clicking here, or by visiting the Club's website.
 
If you would like a hardcopy of the document, please contact Simon Kelleher, CFO, by email at companysecretary@geelongcats.com.au.

Members who request a hard copy will continue to receive all subsequent Financial Reports in this form until the Club is advised otherwise.
 
We trust you will find the 2018 Financial Report to be clear, informative and easy to access. Should you have any queries, please contact the Company Secretary.

Appointing a proxy

In accordance with the Constitution, a member is entitled to appoint a proxy (who need not be a member of the Club). The appointment of a proxy shall be in writing and must be lodged at the Office of the Club to the attention of the Company Secretary not later than 7pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 16 December 2018.
 
You can appoint a proxy by clicking here or by contacting the Club to obtain a form on 1300 462 287 or companysecretary@geelongcats.com.au.

Attendance

To allow us to cater for all members, if you are planning to attend the AGM, we strongly encourage you to RSVP by clicking here, no later than 7pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 16 December 2018.

Q&A

At conclusion of the event we will be conducting a Question and Answer forum with Senior Club Representatives Brian Cook (CEO), Simon Lloyd (General Manager - Football) and Paul Hood (AFLW Senior Coach).
 
We would like to give everyone the opportunity to ask a question and therefore request you submit your question in advance via the online form below.

We will not be taking additional questions in this segment on the night.

Please submit your question here.

 

2018 Annual Report

To download a copy of our 2018 Annual Report, please click here.

Links and documents

-       2018 AGM Notice to Members

-       Notice of Special Resolution

-       Proposed Geelong Football Club Limited Constitution 

-       2018 Financial Report