Supporters
We Support
MINUTES OF THE 33rd ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING OF WENTY LEAGUES SQUASH CLUB
1ST JUNE 2026
HELD AT WENTY LEAGUES CLUB – BLAXLAND ROOM EAST
Open Meeting &
Quorum: The meeting was opened by Graeme Mitchell (President) at 7:35 pm.It was determined that a quorum was present.
Attendees: A list of attendees is attached
Apologies: Apologies were received from Trevor Ryan, Mark Forland, David Mylonas, Daniel Mandich, Clive Aviet, Wally Elazzi, John Granata, Cole Wells and Brett Davis.
Conflicts of
Interest: Apart from the payment of an Honoraria to Committee members and to the Treasurer for services to the club, there were no conflicts of interest noted.
Minutes from
2025 AGM: The minutes of the previous AGM (2025) have been published on the Club’s website since June 2025.Members were asked to vote on the motion to approve the minutes of that meeting.The motion was moved by Paul Galea and seconded by Graeme Potter.
The motion to approve the 2025 AGM minutes was passed.
Business arising
from 2025 AGM
Minutes: There was a pre-meeting question submitted by Robert Spooner on the “Reserves Policy” of the club, which was to be made part of the by-laws of the club.The question was answered in the “Questions from members” later in the meeting.
Reports from
the President,
Treasurer and
Club Captain: Reports were presented by the President, Graeme Mitchell, on the club's events and progress over the past calendar year.The Treasurer, Daniel Hedges, gave his report on the financial state of the club, the balance of funds available to the club, and the Club Captain, Robert Cole, gave his report on the results of the teams during the Autumn and Spring pennants in 2025.
A motion was moved to accept the financial statements as presented to the meeting.The motion was moved by Katie Totaro and seconded by Joy Connolly.
Disclosure to
Members: WLSC pays an annual amount of $350 for accounting fees. This sum is paid to Hedges
Financial Services, which is operated by the Treasurer, Mr Daniel Hedges. Services provided include but are not limited to the following;
Preparation of financial reports.Maintaining the financial records.Arranging of payments to various suppliers.Maintenance of the computer system to enable members to pay their pennant and other payments. Preparation of reports and workpapers to the Auditors of the Club to facilitate the audit.
This arrangement has been in place for several years and is at a very moderate rate
Motion:
That the Wenty Leagues Squash Club approve the payment of accountancy fees to
Hedges Financial Services for the sum of $350 for the services provided for the
ensuing calendar year.
Motion moved by Paul Galea and seconded by Monica Rigby.
Approval of
Honoraria for
2025/2026: An honorarium is proposed for each committee member.It recognises voluntary
services to the club.It helps to cover incidental expenses such as phone, fuel,
printing and stationery.The amount has remained the same for several years.
It is not a payment for duties but rather a token of appreciation.
Motion:
That the Wenty Leagues Squash Club approve the payment of an honorarium of $100 each to each of the 4 Executive Committee members and each Committee member to assist with incidental expenses incurred during the 2025-2026 term of service.
The motion was put to the meeting and was moved by Paul Galea and seconded by Katie Totaro.
The motion for the Honoraria was passed.
Dissolution of
Current
Committee: The President, Graeme Mitchell dissolved the entire committee and called on
Mr George Roux to be the returning officer should a vote be required.
Election of
2026/2027
Committee: George Roux took the floor and asked for nominations.
Nominations for President.
Only one nomination - Graeme Mitchell
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Vice President.
Only one nomination - Gillian Kirby
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Treasurer.
Only one nomination - Daniel Hedges
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Secretary.
Only one nomination - Bernard Worsley
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Club Captain
Only one nomination - Robert Cole
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Club Vice Captain.
Only one nomination - Wendy Fox
Elected Unopposed
Nominations for Selector.
Only one nomination - David Mylonas
Elected Unopposed
The committee for 2026/2027 was declared elected.
Club Patron: Mr Ian McCann was asked to continue to be the Club Patron.He has agreed to continue in this role.
The motion to have Ian McCann as the squash club president was moved by Tony Cardarello and seconded by Wendy Fox.
The motion was passed.
Fees: Fees for the 2026 Spring pennant were advised to the members.
Paid before 12/06/2026 and attended the AGM $80.Non-attendance $105.
Paid on or after 13/06/2026 $135 for all members.
Affiliation fees are yet to be confirmed by Squash NSW so are unknown at this time.
Members will be advised and required to pay the amount whenwe are informed of the relevant fees.
Member
Updates &
Upcoming
Events: Courts – for next Pennant Competition
TLC Tuesday evenings starting at 7:30 pm
Northmead Wednesday evenings starting at 7:00 pm
Marconi Thursday evenings starting at 7:30 pm
Events
Saturday 27/6/26 - Dural interclub challenge
Sunday 19/7/26 Next coaching session
Sunday 23/8/26 Social day at Marconi – Pickle ball, tennis & squash - late lunch at Marconi
Monday 21/9/26 Rules night – presented by Squash NSW
November - Interclub Challenge - Canterbury Bulldogs - Date to be confirmed
Monday 7/12/26 End of Year Celebration
Interclub Challenge against Norths Leagues - to be confirmed, but they are on board.
Questions: Pre-submitted question: In 2027, do you foresee us completely leaving Northmead and moving to any other club? Like Marconi / TLC.
Answer: The committee are of the view that the manager of NHC would prefer not to have pennant teams playing from the Centre.So, we do believe that at some point that will happen, but we cannot accurately determine when that will happen.Our choice would be to stay at Northmead with as many courts available to us as we need.
Pre-submitted question: Did we see an increase or decrease in the number of players for Wenty?
Answer: We haven’t got all application forms for 2026 Spring pennant, so we cannot answer this now, though we have lost one team, we may have picked up an additional 4 players from Marconi.However, we do not know the full extent of total gains and losses, so a definitive answer is unable to be given at this point.
Pre-submitted question: What has happened since the last AGM with the squash club's "reserves policy" and use of external players? Did the Constitution need to be changed?
Answer: Player sentiment was considered - a WhatsApp post was sent on 24/8/25 advising a return to the NSW Squash rules; any player from any club can be used. The by-laws have not been updated yet due to problems with the website – the constitution is not involved.
Lucky Door
Prize: Wendy Fox hosted the Lucky Prize draw, awarding two $20 Wenty Leagues Club gift
cards to attending members.
Closure:Members were invited to have some food and drinks before leaving.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 9:05 pm.
________________
Chairman – Graeme Mitchell