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Minutes of the Kapiti Coast WEA Inc. Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 11 April 2026 at the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Lounge, Ngaio Road, Waikanae

The meeting was chaired by committee member, Jocelyn Brace, and commenced at 11.10am

Preceding the formal business of the AGM, Cllr Rob McCann of the Kapiti Coast District Council gave a talk illustrated by slides on “Current Issues facing the Kapiti Coast District Council”. There were a number of questions from the audience. Bruce Taylor introduced and thanked Rob McCann.

Present: Natali Allen, Wendy Batterbeee (visitor), Jocelyn Brace, Robert Brace, Philip Brew, Gordon Cameron, Brian Geary, Sue Hodgson, Jill Hudson, Ross Jackson, Sally Jackson, Terry Kennaway, John Le Harivel, Lore Leseberg, Stephen Lewis, Paul Murton, Raewyn Mitchell, Jan Nimmo, Marion Norton, Ricardo Palma, Viola Palmer, Roger Pitchforth, Noel Sundgren, Bruce Taylor, Barbara Wiiliams, Jan Williams, Rochelle Wilson, Jenny Wrightson

Apologies: Joan Pitchforth, Blanche Charles, Kevin Clark, Joanne Buck

Jocelyn welcomed members to the formal AGM. An attendance register was circulated for members to sign.

Minutes of 2025 AGM:

The 2025 AGM was held on 16 April 2025. The minutes had been emailed to committee members and were available on the KC WEA website. Hard copies were available from the Secretary at the meeting.

There was no discussion of the contents of the minutes.

Motion: “That the minutes of the 2025 AGM held on 11 April 2025 be taken as read and confirmed” Roger / Ricardo Carried

Matters Arising from the Minutes:

There were none.

Annual Report to Kapiti Coast WEA AGM 11 April 2026 on operation and affairs of the association:

The report had been prepared by the KC WEA Committee. It was available prior to the meeting on the website and hard copies were distributed at the meeting. A copy is attached to these minutes.

The report was a general overview of the operation and affairs of KC WEA and a 2025 programme summary. Bruce summarized the report for the meeting. There was no discussion.

Motion: “That the Annual Report be approved” (Viola / Rochelle) Carried

Treasurer’s Report and Financial Statements 2025:

Gordon presented the Treasurer’s Report, the statement of Income and Expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2025, and a letter from the Reviewer, Roger Pitchforth, to the Committee dated 28 March 2026. Copies of these documents were available at the meeting. Copies are also attached to these minutes.

Gordon highlighted the increase in grants of $2,000 to $9,000 during 2025 financial year. There was a surplus of $908. The Administrator expense was $1,500 less in 2025 and software licenses cost $1,600. We ended the year with $12,000 in the bank, our reserve in the event of a shortfall, Gordon said.

Discussion:

Robert asked how much is devoted to promotion and marketing? Gordon answered that we use local radio and newspaper advertising including the occasional promotion of a specific course. There were regular Coast Access Radio broadcasts (104.7FM). There were also programme brochures and posters in libraries and shops in the district.

Jocelyn added that the committee welcomes suggestions from members of how to reach people.

Motion: “That the Kapiti WEA Treasurer’s Report 2025 be received.” Gordon / Ricardo Carried

Election of Officers:

The following written nominations had been received by the Secretary and which had each been agreed to by the Nominee:

President: Brian Geary nominated by Kevin Clark and seconded by Jocelyn Brace

Vice President: Jocelyn Brace nominated by Kevin Clark and seconded by Bruce Taylor

Secretary: Bruce Taylor nominated by Ricardo Palma and seconded by Kevin Clark

Treasurer: Gordon Cameron nominated by Jill Hudson and seconded by Jocelyn Brace

Committee Members: Kevin Clark nominated by Jocelyn Brace and seconded by Jill Hudson

Ricardo Palma nominated by Bruce Taylor and seconded by Jill Hudson

Robert Brace nominated by Jocelyn Brace and seconded by Viola Palmer

The chair (Jocelyn) acknowledged that Brian has agreed to return as President.

Motion: “That the officers and committee members as named be confirmed.”

Bruce / Jocelyn Carried

General Business:

Robert said he appreciated the well run, voluntary organisation that is KC WEA.

He was grateful to the committee and to Joanne for their work. Jocelyn also acknowledged the valuable contribution that Joanne makes to our organisation.

Noel asked if there was any interest in KC WEA from the younger generation? There was brief discussion of involving younger people and mention made of the availability of free entry to Saturday seminars for full-time students. More publicity through the retirement villages in Kapiti was also advocated.

Jocelyn asked members for suggestions of speakers in 2027.

The chair closed the meeting at 11.40am.