THE
MELBOURNE
The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc.
GR ADUATE
Periodical newsletter of the graduate union of the university of melbourne incorporated Print Post approved pp337834/00022 registered association no. AA0023234B April 2009 Volume 62 No. 2 www.graduatehouse.com.au
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Ninety-Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated (“The Graduate Union”) will be held on Thursday, 28 May 2009 at 5.30 pm at Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton
Contents CALENDAR OF GRADUATE HOUSE EVENTS
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STELLA LANGFORD PROJECT UPDATE
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DONATIONS
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Eugene Spanti, Head of College and CEO April 2009
AGENDA
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS 2 NEW MEMBERS
ELECTION ISSUE
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1. WELCOME, APOLOGIES AND RULES FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING
Annual Report Income Statement Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Statement by Council Independent Audit Report Graduate Council Election Candidates’ Statements
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2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 29 May 2008
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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
LETTERS
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VALETE
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GRADUATE COUNCIL NEWS
STAFF, MEMBERS AND RESIDENTS
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LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
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FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE
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Office Bearers President: The Honourable John Cain Vice President: Dr Robert Gibson Chairman: Mr J Andrew Binns Vice Chairman: Mr David N Sparks Head of College and CEO Mr Eugene Spanti
4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008 5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2008 Consider and, if thought fit, adopt the accounts of The Graduate Union as printed in the April 2009 edition of The Melbourne Graduate. 6. ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS The Returning Officer will announce the result of the election and the President will declare the names of the elected Council Members. 7. RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR 8. STELLA LANGFORD PROJECT UPDATE – Presentation By Max Architects 9. OTHER BUSINESS (Discussion and Question Time) 10. CLOSE
MEMBERS EVENING AT GRADUATE HOUSE 29 APRIL 2009 : 5PM – 6.30PM MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE COUNCIL April 2009 Volume 62 No.2 – 1