Patron: Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd)
for the PIB NGIB HQ PIR Association
held at Geebung-Zillmere RSL Club, Brisbane
Introduction
Welcome to all was given by President Frank Wust.
Open: President Frank opened the AGM at 2.18 pm.
Present: D. Graham, K. Horton, L. Horton, F.Wust, N. Wust, G. Ivey, C. Ivey, I. Ogston, E. Ogston, S. Farr and G. Farr
Apologies: Ed Diery, Irene and Lawrie Heath, Ray and Gay Hilder, Phil Adam, Terry Edwinsmith, Dick Battersby, Peter Jesser, Ian Wust
Minutes of 2011 AGM
Moved: Greg Ivey Seconded: Frank Wust
“that the Minutes of the 2011 AGM as circulated be confirmed”
CARRIED
Business arising from the Minutes: No matters were raised
Correspondence:
Inwards:
03.02.12 – Terry/Greg re Lt Col Maurie Pears re possible guest speaker at AGM
07.02.12 – Info re Alex Foster’s passing away
10.02.12 – P. Adam re current PIR PIB etc membership list
14.02.12 – Contacts for PIR e-mail re ANZAC Day
02.05.11 – F. Maclean re Inter-state rep position
02.05.11 – J. Dark re dues credited for 2012/13
06.05.11 – Resignation of Col Don Ramsay from executive because of ill health
10.05.11 – Patron’s letter re accepting position of patron for 2012 but standing down as Patron at the end of 2012
04.07.11 – Invitation to Kokoda Comm. Service 7 August 2011
10.05.11 – Maleny C.U. re proposed merger with C.U.A. (Defeated)
12.06.11 – J. Gibson re PIR Medal
29.06.11 – John Morris re PNG Anniversary Medal 1940-1990
06.10.11 – Patron’s letter re recent visit to Port Moresby by Terry, Norm and Kev.
03.01.12 – Meeting with Alan Hooper – G. Ivey
11.01.12 – Website info request – G. Ivey
17.01.12 – PIB Plaque proposal – G. Ivey
31.01.12 – Patron to speak at re-union on 26 July in conjunction with 2/14th Battalion Assn.
31.01.12 – Peter Jesser to Alan re PIB/NGIB Plaque at AWM
10.02.12 – Apology from Phil Adam re 2012 march (Travelling)
16.02.12 – Apology from Ed Diery re non-attendance at 2012 march – (Touring)
23.02.12 – B.Tinker re Minutes of 3rd Organizational C’tee Meeting ANZAC Day
30.03.12 – Account statement MCU Ltd
Outwards
29.04.11 – Request to Maj Gen M. Jeffrey re continuing as Patron
28.04.11 – Thank you letter to Dick Battersby for being guest speaker
29.04.11 – Letter to Col Don Ramsay re nomination for position of inter-state rep.
02.05.11- Info re ANZAC Day march plus AGM Minutes
02.05.11 – To F. Maclean re inter-state rep position selection rationale
11.05.11 – Letter re Col Don Ramsay’s inability to accept Inter-state rep. posn due to ill health
11.06.11 – Response to J. Gibson re PIR medal
16.07.11 – PIR Assn Newsletter – P. Adam
30.06.11 – John Morris re PIR medal
07.07.11 – J. Symon – Kristies – cheque for PNGDF 50th anniv medal
02.08.11 – Condolence letter re passing away of Col Don Ramsay (OAM)
03.10.11 – Patron re acceptance of position and visit to PNG by 3 members – photos etc
04.12.11 – PIR Newsletter –P. Adam
31.01.12 – re Patron speaking at re-union 26 July – G. Ivey
19.02.12 – PIR Newsletter – P.Adam
11.02.12 – Info re Ian and Kev attending ANZAC Day Organizing C’tee meeting and details of ANZAC Day march 2012
13.04.12 – Update ANZAC Day march 2012
Business arising from Correspondence:
Moved: Kev Horton Seconded: Greg Ivey “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
Opening Balance 29.04.11 as per statement : $864.89
Income : $95.84 Expenditure : $134.00
The Balance of our funds per statement 30.03.12 is $826.73
Outstanding Account – colour ink cartridge refill – $33.95 – Cartridge World
Ream paper – $5.95
Actual balance – 25.04.12 – $786.83
Moved: K.Horton: “that the Treasurer’s Report be received” Seconded, Noel Wust CARRIED
President’s Report: Sgt Frank Wust
President Frank spoke of:
– his Sydney trip
– laying a wreath at Sherwood Kokoda Remembrance
– speeches at St. Peter’s and St Michael’s school
– his representation of the Association at the Caboolture Remembrance Day service
Moved: F. Wust Seconded: Ian Ogson “That the President’s Report be received” CARRIED with acclamation
Election of Office Bearers (Nominations from the floor accepted)
President Frank vacated the Chair and Assistant Sec / Treas Ian Ogston conducted the elections.
Acting Chairman Ian congratulated and thanked the outgoing Committee for another successful year.
OFFICE BEARERS
Patron: Moved:Don Graham Seconded: Frank Wust
“that Maj Gen Michael Jeffrey be confirmed as our Patron until the end of 2012”
CARRIED
President: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Don Graham
“that Sgt Frank Wust be nominated for President”
CARRIED
Vice President: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Kev Horton
“that Don Graham be nominated for Vice President”
CARRIED
Secretary/Treasurer: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Don Graham
“that Kev Horton be nominated for Secretary/Treasurer”
CARRIED
Assistant Secretary: Moved: Greg Ivey Seconded: Greg Farr
“that Ian Ogston be nominated for Assistant Secretary”
CARRIED
Brisbane Representative: Moved: Ian Wust Seconded: Noel Wust
“that Ian Wust be nominated for Brisbane Representative”
CARRIED
Interstate Representative: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Frank Wust
“that Frankie Maclean be nominated for Interstate Representative”
CARRIED (Subject to her acceptance)(Subsequently has accepted)
History Officer: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Frank Wust
“that Peter Jesser be nominated for History Officer”
CARRIED
Newsletter Editor: Moved:Ian Ogston Seconded: Greg Ivey
“that Phil Adam be nominated for Newsletter Editor”
CARRIED (Subject to his acceptance.)
Committee Member: Moved: Ian Ogston Seconded: Kev Horton
“that Greg Ivey be nominated as a general committee member”.
CARRIED
Ordinary Meeting
General Business
Re-elected President Frank Wust resumed the Chair, thanked Ian Ogston for conducting the elections, and called for items of General Business.
1. Annual Dues. Moved: Kev Horton Seconded: Greg Ivey “ That Annual Dues remain at $5 per year.” CARRIED
2. Re-union 26 July 2012 – Greg Ivey reported that the 70th Anniversary of the Kokoka campaign will be commemorated in conjunction with the 2/14 th Battalion Association. Our Patron to be Guest Speaker. Moved: Ian Ogston: Seconded: Noel Wust: “That $100 of Association funds be allocated to Greg Ivey to facilitate our involvement in this reunion/commemoration.” CARRIED
3. Patron from Jan 2013 – Moved: Kev Horton Seconded: Greg Farr: “That the Secretary be authorised to approach distinguished officers for the position of Patron from Jan 2013” CARRIED
4. PIB NGIB Plaque – A photo of the PIR (PIB/NGIB) plaque at the Australian War Memorial was submitted to the meeting. It was agreed that because the plaque already exists there is no need to pursue the matter of a separate PIB plaque any further. Greg Ivey is to contact Alan Hooper regarding this matter.
5. Website costs. Moved: Greg Ivey: That $100 of Association funds be allocated to the maintenance of the website: www.pngnashos.com and that reference be made on a separate page of this website to the PIB/NGIB/HQ/PIR Association. Seconded: Kev Horton. CARRIED
6. Frankie Maclean re PIR Medal for father. Moved: Kev Horton Seconded: Ian Ogston: That the Secretary liaise with Frankie Maclean on this matter. CARRIED
7. Other general business. Moved: Ian Wust: Seconded: Ian Ogston: That Greg Ivey and Kev Horton be made Life Members of the Association. CARRIED
Lest we forget – We acknowledge the following deaths which come to our attention.
Col Donald M Ramsay (OAM) passed away July 2011 in Sydney. Donald served in the Royal Highland Regiment during WW II – transferred to Australian Army in 1952 – Malaya Campaign 1955-57. From 1960-62 he served in 1PIR, Taurama Bcks, then from 1965-67 he raised the 2nd Battalion, PIR, at Moem Bcks and became its foundation CO. In 2006, Col Ramsay wrote a Seminal Paper, now widely recognized, on the crucial role played by the PIB and NGIB during WWII. Later he was a Committee Member of our Assn.
Capt Roy W. Sheargold – passed away 6th July 2011 near Sydney. Roy served in the Papuan Infantry Battalion during WW II. He was a very active member of the PIB in NSW, later known as the PIR Assn of Australia.
Alexander William Foster – passed away on 13th Jan 2012 in Fremantle, aged 91. Alex’s son Leo reports that Alex always spoke proudly of his experiences in the Papuan Infantry Battalion.
W.O. John Donald McKay DSM MM – passed away on 5th June 2011. Don served in the 39th Batalion during WW II. He was later posted to the First Battalion PIR, at Taurama Bcks where, as the last European RSM, he prepared local soldiers to take positions of responsibility.
WE SALUTE THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE. REST IN PEACE.
Meeting closed at 3.30pm
Minutes confirmed____________________________ / /2013