2024 AGM UPDATE

The 2024 AGM was held on Saturday 15th June. The results of the meeting are detailed below.

Committee Member Elections

Adam Kimber and Matt Binns retired as members of the Committee.

We thank Matt Binns for his contribution to the Committee over the past 6 years. Matt has played an integral role in delivering continual growth and improvement to House, Facilities and Infrastructure. His hospitality expertise was invaluable, as were his contributions to the Tapleys Hill Road upgrade and the clubhouse redecoration. Thank you Matt.

Adam Kimber, Henry Perks and Graham Vasileff were re-elected and elected to the Committee. Adam returns for another 3-year term, while Henry and Graham join the Committee for the first time.

We thank George Tallis for his nomination.

HENRY PERKS

Henry Perks becomes the youngest member of the Committee at 41. Despite his young age, Henry has been a member of Royal Adelaide for 29 years. He holds a Commerce degree and Masters of Property Development and works for ASX-listed company, Aspen Group, managing their South Australian assets. In addition to his business acumen, Henry is an excellent golfer. He represented Royal Adelaide and South Australia in his younger years before playing professionally on the Australasian and Asian tours. While an injury put a stop to his professional golf, Henry regained his amateur status and is once again representing Royal Adelaide in pennant. He recently sat on the Membership Development Working Party.

GRAHAM VASILEFF

Graham Vasileff brings a wealth of knowledge to the Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and Diploma in Financial Services (Insurance Broking). Graham sits on the board of the Matthews Hospitality Group, one of the largest family-owned hotel businesses in South Australia, which has given him broad experiences across hospitality operations, business management, strategic planning, financial management and staff relations. Graham has been a member of the RAGC Finance and Planning Sub-Committee since 2022.

The full Committee is listed at the bottom of this email.

CAPTAINCY

After completing his 2-year term, Captain Tim Jordan retired and Vice-Captain Craig Ball was elected the Club Captain.

Under Tim’s stewardship, the Club returned to normal operations following the COVID-19 period. He oversaw key projects such as the clubhouse redecoration and 10th hole enhancements, and has laid the groundwork on the pro shop refurbishment and railway delineation. Thank you Tim.

Sarah Chia nominated for Vice-Captain and was elected unopposed.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

In-line with the Rules, Michael Jay (President), Joan Lyons (Vice-President) and Angus McLachlan (Vice-President) retired and, being eligible, offered themselves for re-election. They were re-appointed unopposed.

CLUB AUDITOR

Bentleys SA/NT was appointed as Club Auditor for the year ending 28th February 2025.

RULE CHANGES

The Committee proposed resolutions to change the following Rules:

• 7.9.1.8
• 7.9.2.8
• 7.10.1
• 7.11.1
• 62

The scrutineers advised that the votes were in favour of all motions by a greater than 75% majority of those voting, therefore all resolutions were carried.

Read about the Rule changes here

BY-LAW CHANGES

A number of By-Law changes were announced at the AGM:

• 15 (removed)
• 57A (new)
• 57B (renumbered)
• 58.3 (amended)
• 82 (amended)

In addition, following the the resolution to change Rules 7.10.1, 7.11.1 and 62 being carried, a new By-Law, 110, has been introduced.

Read about the By-Law changes here

Office Bearers and Committee

As at 16th June 2024.