WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER OF THE QUEENSLAND IRISH ASSOCIATION
After a successful re-invigoration of the QIA and the continuing efforts to obtain suitable premises on a permanent basis for the Association, we have reached the time when nominations for the Board of Directors has arrived, and the Annual General Meeting is set down for Wednesday 21st November 2018 at 6:30pm at West Bulldogs Rugby Club.
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD
The Constitution of the Queensland Irish Association Friendly Society Limited provides in clause 30 as follows:
CL 30. NOMINATION OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
30.1 Nominations of members eligible to fill the several positions comprising the Board shall be in writing signed by the nominee and by two Financial National Members, as proposer and seconder, and shall be posted to the post office box nominated by the Returning Officer to be received no later than the hour of 4pm thirty-five (35) before the date of the Annual General Meeting in any year.
30.2 All such nominations shall be immediately reported to the Chairman, and shall be forwith published on the website of the Association upon the expiration of such time for nomination.
The Returning Officer appointed by the Chairman is Michele Bourke who has nominated the post office box for the receipt of Nominations for Members of the Board as PO Box 225 Sherwood QLD 4075
Nominations for election to the Board are now open.
Nominees must be National members and must have been a National Members as at 30 June 2018.
The positions to be filled are –
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Six Directors
The Bylaws of the Constitution provide –
“ (1) The Board of Directors consisting of a President, a Vice president, a Treasurer and six other Members all of whom except as otherwise provided in this constitution shall be elected annually as provided for under clause 32.
(2) The Board of Directors shall elect the President to be the Chairman and the Vice President to be the Vice Chairman of the Association.
(3) No member shall be eligible for nomination for two or more offices.”
A director’s kit setting out details of the nomination and the election process may be obtained by contacting the Secretary at enquiries@queenslandirish.com.
Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be mailed to –
The Returning Officer
Queensland Irish Association Friendly Society Limited
PO Box 225
Sherwood QLD 4075
Nominations for election to the Board close on Wednesday 17 October 2018
ANNUAL GENERAL MEEETING
6:30pm Wednesday 21 November 2018
Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club
65 Sylvan Rd
Toowong
HISTORY OF THE QIA
Dr Rodney Sullivan and Robyn Sullivan have been appointed Honorary Historians of the Queensland Irish Association.
They have contributed many articles and presentations about the Queensland Irish Association and more generally concerning the history and memorials of people of Irish descent in Queensland. The Board has asked them to write a History of the Queensland Irish Association, to be published in time for the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the QIA 0n 28th March 2023.
A paper by Rodney Sullivan “The Queensland Irish Association: Origins and Consolidation, 1898-1908” appeared in the Queensland History Journal Vol 22 No 5 May 2014 at pp401-415. It is available by clicking: [The Queensland Irish Association: Origins and Consolidation, 1898-1908].
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Membership cards have been produced and sent to members. If you have paid your membership and not received your card, please contact enquiries@queenslandirish.com.
FUTURE EVENTS
1. TARA HALL DINING CLUB
All dinners are held at Hotel Pacific Brisbane 345 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill.
Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Happy Hour: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Dates:
Wed September 26th 2018.
Wed October 31th 2018.
Wed November 21th 2018.
Wed December 12th 2018,-Mix Nights ( Partners Welcome )
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME
For bookings please contact Tony Pisani – Email : fartacus8@gmail.com or phone : 0468 969 148.
2. TIGH GAELACH LADIES’ DINING CLUB –
The Tigh Gaelach Dining Club celebrate a long history of enjoying good food, wine, and wonderful company. Our inaugural dinner was held in June 1987 and was organised by very active female members of the Queensland Irish Association.
We meet at 7:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month between February and November at Mick O’Malleys Irish Pub, 171-209 Queen Street, Brisbane. Our ladies enjoy pre-dinner champagne, an interesting and varied two course meal with wine, beer or soft drink throughout. We have monthly raffles with great prizes. Dinners cost $45 and membership is $5 per year.
NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME
Bookings and enquiries can be made by contacting:
Michelle Fitzpatrick, President on 0403 384 223 or mitchfitzpatrick@hotmail.com or
Patsy Gerrard, Secretary on 3396 7320 or ptgerrard1@optusnet.com.au
Any bookings need to be made by Wednesday the week prior to our dinner. When booking, please provide all names of those attending, a contact number and any specific dietary requirements.
We have a great committee who help support our members and they all work hard to make our evenings fun. We’d love you to join us.
3. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6:30 pm Wednesday 21 November 2018
Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club
65 Sylvan Rd
Toowong
Bar and dining available before and after the meeting
4. CHRISTMAS GATHERING – December 2018
QIA EVENTS – BOOKINGS & PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The QIA can now accept payments for membership and events by credit card
Payments can be made in the following ways:
1. Bank Transfer from your bank account to the QIA account
ANZ
BSB 014 010
Account 411572417
Please enter your name in the relevant space so that we are able to identify your payment
This is the preferred method of payment as the QIA is not charged any fee by the bank.
2. By Credit Card through the QIA Web Site – www.queenslandirish.com
3. By Cheque mailed to PO Box 12745 George St Brisbane 4003
Thank you for your continuing support of the Queensland Irish Association. We look forward to seeing you at future events.
Jeff Spender President – Queensland Irish Association