Annual General Meeting 2012

1 July 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
at Pan-Laconian Family Centre
54 members attending
Chairperson: Christos D Vlachos
Minutes: Dimitri Katsambis

Minutes
Minutes of previous AGM were read and approved. Moved Angeliki Kotsonis / Seconded: Zacharias Tsorakos

President's Report
The president provided an outline of the notable achievements during the last two years and thanked all members of the Management Committee as well as volunteers for their wonderful contribution. The report was accepted. Moved Dimitri Katsambis / Seconded: Anna Lambros.

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer presented financial reports for the period 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 and approved. Moved Chris N Vlahos / Seconded: John Manousos,

Auditing Committee Report
Vasilis Ghiouzepis reported on behalf of the Auditing Committee that the financial books and statements examined represent a true and accurate account of the transactions and finances of the Society.

Other Business
1. The current situation in Greece was discussed
2. Membership Fees: It was decided that membership fees be set at $10, and $5 for pensioners

Elections
In line with the Constitution at every second Annual General Meeting, elections shall be held to appoint members to two key committees, namely the General Management Committee and the Auditing Committee. All members of the Society who have paid up their annual subscription at the time of the Annual General Meeting are eligible to vote.

At the annual general meeting held on 1 July 2012, first the election of the incoming Auditing Committee was overseen by the outgoing Auditing Committee. Proceeding the election of the new Auditing Committee, the election of the new Management Committee was conducted and overseen by the newly elected Auditing Committee

Auditing Committee
The following were nominated and accepted to serve on the electoral and auditing committee for the next two years:

George A Vlachos
Vasilis Gkiouzepis
Anna Zounis

Management Committee
The following were nominated and accepted to serve on the executive committee for the next two years:

Dimitris Katsambis
Stelios Hagias
Panagiotis Atsalas
Joanna Pandos
Alekos Michail
Agkeliki Kotsonis
Zacharias Tsorakos
Giannis Manousos
Christos G Vlachos
Anna Lambros
Antonia Mitsopoulos
Katerina Mitris
Anthoula Tsetseris
George Kremastiotis
Voula Kremastiotis
Dimitra Rozaklis

Volunteers
The following volunteered to serve as helpers when needed:
Athina Theodorakakos
Panagiotis Aronis
Cristos D Vlachos
Argyris Antoniou
Katina Rozaklis
Georgia Vlachos
Dimitris Niarchos
George Klironomos
Milia Klironomos
Vangelis Malavazos
Suzy Malavazos
Diamanto Ghiouzepis
Panagiotis Vlachos

Executive Committee
In line with the constitution it is in turn the responsibility of the Management Committee to elect an executive committee from among its ranks. The business affairs of the Society shall be managed by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall comprise:
(a) The President;
(b) Vice-President;
(c) Secretary;
(d) Assistant-Secretary;
(e) Treasurer;
(f) Assistant-Treasurer;
(g) Co-ordinator of Social and Cultural activities;

Election of the executive committee will be held on Wednesday, 4 July 2012. If there is less than seven participating members, members of the Executive, may exercise dual responsibilities

The General Management Committee does not have any of the powers vested in the Executive Committee other than those powers delegated to it by the Executive Committee and such other powers to undertake such activities as instructed and supervised by the Executive Committee.