Please show your support for Glen Eira U3A by joining us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held at 10.30 am on Thursday 8 October 2026 in the Green Rooms at our Glen Huntly campus. The AGM will be followed by light luncheon
There will be no morning classes on 8th October. Classes will begin after the AGM and luncheon at 1.00pm
BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED
A number of matters will be considered at the AGM:
- You will be asked to approve the minutes of the previous AGM held on 7th October 2025;
- You will receive a report on our activities for the year and our plans for the future;
- You will be asked to accept the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2026;
- You will be asked to vote on a resolution to change the end date of our annual reporting period from 30 June to 31 December;
- You will be asked to approve the process for setting the proposed membership fee ($75) for 2026 and the time for payment of that fee; you will also be asked to approve the membership reduced fee ($50) for members enrolling in the second semester.
- You will be asked to agree on the number of ordinary Committee members for 2026/2027;
- You will be asked to elect a new Committee of Management.
Only current financial members may attend and vote at the AGM. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. A completed proxy form should be returned to the Secretary prior to the meeting.
COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
Glen Eira U3A is managed by a Committee of Management elected each year at the AGM. At the present time, the Committee has the following members:
| Position | Member |
|---|---|
| President | Mark Rubinstein |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Secretary | Bernadette Pierce |
| Treasurer | Preeti Khushu |
| Office Manager | Helen Steinberg |
| Ordinary Members | Howard Arber |
| Mark Ellison | |
| Robyn Freedman | |
| Cheryl Gelfand | |
| David Giles | |
| Susan Hayward | |
| Simone Markus | |
| Shirley Moore | |
| Cheryl Rubinstein | |
| Del Stitz | |
| Jeff Tait |
All Committee positions will be declared vacant at the AGM. If you wish to nominate yourself or another current member for a position on the Committee, you should complete the appropriate nomination form and provide it to the Secretary by 30 September 2026. Nomination forms received prior to September 14, 2026, will be listed on the Proxy Form.
Committee members are expected to:
- Regularly attend and participate in monthly Committee meetings and Glen Eira U3A events;
- Work considerately and respectfully with other Committee Members;
- Be familiar with Glen Eira U3A’s processes and its rules and publications;
- Assist with the operations of the organisation, including opening and closing the premises, assisting with enrolments, and actively participating in the day-to-day management of the organisation;
- Actively participate in policy development and implementation;
- Bring any significant concerns or issues raised by tutors or members to the attention of the Committee;
- Maintain confidentiality related to any matters under consideration by the Committee.
If you have any questions, please talk to a current Committee member.
CONCLUSION
A Proxy Form, Nomination Forms, the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2026, the draft minutes of 7th October 2025 AGM, as well as the Agenda for the 2026 AGM are available below and can also be obtained from Reception. Copies will be available at the AGM.
- Proxy Form This needs to be returned before the meeting.
- Committee Self-Nomination Form
- Committee Nomination Form
- Financial Summary 30 June 2026
- Minutes of Annual General Meeting 7 October 2025