Patron: Lt Col Maurie Pears M.C. (Retd)
for the PIB NGIB HQ PIR Association
held at Geebung-Zillmere RSL Club, Brisbane
Introduction
Welcome to all was given by Acting-Chairman, Greg Ivey
One Minutes Silence to remember ‘The Fallen’ members of the Papuan Infantry Battalion, New Guinea Infantry Battalion, Headquarters and the Pacific Islands Regiment.
The contribution of Shirley Wust (wife of President Frank Wust) who died on 17.01.13 was noted during the meeting.
Open: A/Chairman Greg opened the AGM at 1.30 pm.
Present: K. Horton, N. Wust, J. Wust, G. Ivey, I. Ogston, G. Farr, G. Screen, T. Edwinsmith, F. Cordingley, (Guests – Col. Ron Lange, Maj. Malcolm McCallum)
Apologies: L. Quinlivan, J. Wilkinson, M. Pears (Patron), D. Graham, R. Wade, G. Johnson, F. Wust, R. Battersby
Minutes of 2012 AGM
Moved: Kev Horton Seconded: Ian Ogston
“that the Minutes of the 2012 AGM as circulated be confirmed”
CARRIED
Business arising from the Minutes:
Patron’s position accepted by Lt. Col. M. Pears
Anniv medal obtained for father of F. Maclean
G. Ivey thanked Assn. for awarding of his Life M/ship.
Correspondence:
Inwards: As tabled
Outwards: As tabled
Business arising from Correspondence:
Overdue Dues/Anniversary medal/ANZAC Day issues carried over to General Business.
Letter/PNG photos from R. Wade circulated.
WOII “Jock” Wilkinson – last surviving PIB member marching in NSW sent regards to all. (sent from his i-pad!!)
Membership numbers increasing to approx. 50 – list circulated.
G. Ivey commended the considerable work done by the Secretary during the year.
Moved K. Horton Seconded: N. Wust
“that the inward correspondence be received and the outward endorsed”
CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary/Treasurer Kev Horton tabled and circulated copies of his Report. The Balance of our funds is $455.27 as per statement.
Business arising from Report:
Explanation of funds expended re Ben Moide and support costs associated with the ‘70th Anniv. of Kokoda campaign’ explained by G. Ivey
Dues to remain at $5 – reminder e-mails to be sent to members re overdue dues
Website support – see general business
Moved: K. Horton Seconded: Greg Farr
“that the Treasurer’s Report be received”
CARRIED
President’s Report:
In the absence of President Frank Wust due to illness, his son, Noel, passed on Frank’s apologies and his appreciation for the work carried out by all members of the Assn. – An outline of Frank’s continued attendance at Army events /re-unions/schools/ articles written/attendance and participation at events such as the 70th Anniv of Kokoda celebration/ promoting the PIB Assn./ etc — was given by son Noel and Greg Ivey.
Frank Cordingley and Ian Ogston extended the Assn.’s thanks to President Frank for his continued leadership.
CARRIED with acclamation.
Office Bearers for 2013-14:
Acting Chairman Greg vacated the chair and Assistant Sec. Ian Ogston conducted the election of officers.
Ian congratulated and thanked the outgoing Committee for another successful year.
Patron: resolved by all that Lt Col Maurie Pears M.C. (Retd) be confirmed as our
Patron for 2013 – 2014
President: Moved: G. Ivey : Seconded: G. Farr
“that Sgt Frank Wust (PIB) be elected as President”
CARRIED
Vice President: Moved: K. Horton Seconded: G. Screen
“that Don Graham be elected as Vice President”
CARRIED
Secretary/Treasurer: Moved: N. Wust Seconded: G. Ivey
“that Kev Horton be elected as Secretary/Treasurer”
CARRIED
Assistant Secretary: Moved: K. Horton Seconded: G. Screen
“that Ian Ogston be elected as Assistant Secretary”
CARRIED
Brisbane Representative: Moved: I. Ogston Seconded: K. Horton
“that Noel Wust be elected as Brisbane Representative”
CARRIED
Interstate Representatives: Moved: T Edwinsmith Seconded: F. Cordingley
“that Frankie Maclean (N.T.) and Russell Wade(NSW) be elected as Interstate
Representatives”
CARRIED
History Officer: Moved: K. Horton Seconded: N. Wust
“that Peter Jesser be elected as History Officer” (subject to his acceptance)
CARRIED
Newsletter Editor: Moved: T. Edwinsmith Seconded: G. Farr
“that Phil Adam be elected as Newsletter Editor” (subject to his acceptance)
CARRIED (Phil has subsequently declined)
Website Manager: Moved G. Ivey Seconded: K. Horton
“that Frank Cordingley be elected as Website Manager”.
CARRIED
Committee Member: Moved: K. Horton Seconded: G. Screen
“that Greg Ivey be elected as Committee Member.”
CARRIED
General Business:
Acting chairman Greg resumed the Chair, thanked Ian Ogston for conducting the elections, and called for items of General Business.
Moved G Ivey Seconded Peter Jesser
“That we create the position of Schools Officer and invite our Teacher members to visit Schools to talk about the PIB/NGIB and their successor, the PIR.
CARRIED
Proposed G Ivey Seconded Frankie Maclean
‘That we create the position of Membership & Welfare Officer who would aim to increase Membership of the Assn. and also focus on welfare issues of Members.’
Amendment to the motion: Moved: G. Farr Seconded: T. Edwinsmith – ‘That the position of ‘Membership Officer’ who would aim to increase membership be created.’
CARRIED (G. Ivey has subsequently offered to take on the role)
Motion that a separate Website be created was withdrawn by I. Ogston
Motion that $100 be allocated for website costs withdrawn as Frank Cordingley indicated that the $100 allocated covered 2 years.
Discussion re the ‘RPIR 50th Anniversary Medal 1940 – 1990’
Moved: G. Ivey Seconded: K. Horton
‘that a ‘Medals Committee’ be formed to clarify the protocols re awarding/obtaining/wearing the 50th Anniversary Medal.
CARRIED
Moved: K. Horton Seconded: G. Screen
‘that the Association’s bank account be transferred from Maleny C.U. to CBA Coolum Beach for ease of access.
CARRIED
Resolved that President F. Wust; Sec/Treasurer K. Horton; Asst Sec I. Ogston be signatories – any one of these to sign cheques.
Order of March Brisbane for 2014 – Resolved that President Frank’s wish to continue to parade with other marchers behind the Unit Banner be re-affirmed with the ANZAC Day March C’tee.
Resolved that membership dues remain at $5 and that a reminder be sent to members who have not paid.
Col. Ron Lange outlined the developments re the display of the PIR history at the Army Museum at Singleton, NSW. He indicated T. McQuinn researched a book re PIR culture which was not published and sought the Assn.’s assistance in searching out McQuinn with the aim of publishing the book. I. Ogston offered to assist contact with McQuinn.
Lest We Forget
* Lt John Henry Dening OAM, 3rd New Guinea Infantry Battalion
DOB 24/2/23 at Balmain NSW
Enlisted 8/8/42 at Randwick NSW – Discharged 29/7/46 – Died October 2012
* Lt Arthur ‘Bill’ Edgar, Papuan Infantry Battalion 1945-46 – Died May 2013 in Qld.
WE SALUTE THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE. REST IN PEACE.
Acting Chairman Greg Ivey thanked all for their attendance and closed the meeting at 4:00pm
Minutes confirmed____________________________ 25 / 04 /2014