FIA Chapter 2 (NSW)

 

Welcome to the Chapter 2 Section. This section details upcoming training and events, meeting dates and the contact details for your local executive committee details. These pages are updated on an ongoing basis, so please check back for details of future events. Chapter 2 offers a variety of different events - from the more formal professional development luncheons and breakfasts to State Conference to Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

 

Special Interest Group meetings are aimed at a specific components of the fundraising profession. These sessions allow for informal networking and education amongst those is your specific field.

 

Call for Nominations for Additional Director

Nominations are called for the position of Additional Director for Chapter 2 (NSW) to the FIA Board in accordance with Clause 35 (c) of the Constitution.

 

37(c) 

Chapters with one hundred and fifty (150) Voting Members or more at the time of appointment of a Director pursuant to clause 37(a) shall be entitled at that time to appoint from within the entire membership of the chapter (1) additional Director, such appointee to take and hold office in accordance with clause 37(a). Should the number of Voting Members at any time fall below one hundred and fifty (150), then the provision for the one additional Director shall lapse upon the retirement of the additional Director appointed pursuant to this clause3(c).

 

FIA's Constitution can be found on our website www.fia.org.au under 'About Us'.

 

The two-year appointment will commence March 2010. FIA's Board meets four times a year (March, August, November and February) and by teleconference approximately bimonthly. FIA meets expenses incurred in attending these meetings. Some directors are appointed to committees or taskforces drawing on their particular expertise.

 

Click here to download a copy of the Nomination Form.

 

Nominations must be forwarded on the attached form by 5.00 pm on Friday 23 October 2009

 

Should an election be required it will be conducted in accordance with the FIA Constitution.

If you have any queries about this process please contact Prabhleen Ahuja on 02 9411 6644 or email policy@fia.org.au.

 

Chapter 2 Executive – Nominations Now Open

 

 

The Chapter Annual Meeting is to be held on 26 November 2009 (Rule 17). As I near the end of my term, it is with great pleasure that our CEO, Chris McMillan, and I invite you to consider your own involvement on the Chapter 2 Executive..

 

If you believe in making fundraising a profession to be proud of, then we invite you to consider being part of the leadership team for your chapter (Chapter 2 – NSW) of fundraising professionals.

 

We are delighted to announce that Mark Hindle, has been elected by your Chapter Executive as the incoming Chapter 2 President for 2010 and 2011.

 

There are many activities to be planned and organised. As always, we are looking to provide outstanding training and professional development, monthly lunches, special interest groups, membership support, government relations, promotion of sponsorship opportunities, state conference, CEO forums and a Chapter e-newsletter.

 

Our Chapter strength comes from the members who volunteer to be a part of the chapter executive!

 

We hope you choose to volunteer and help to make next year an outstanding year of service delivery and innovation through being a part of the Chapter 2 leadership team.

 

Please download nomination form and return before Friday 23 October. If you would like to discuss your involvement with the Chapter, please feel free to contact Mark on 02 9552 9908 or email him at dmhindle@bigpond.net.au for a confidential chat.

 

We look forward to your support.

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Joy Barrett MFIA President Chapter 2	Chris McMillan MFIA Chief Executive Officer