Notice of Annual General Meeting Sunday 27 April 2025 – Rydges Hotel, North Sydney
The 74TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Incorporated will be held in Sydney on Sunday 27 April 2025 at the Rydges Hotel, Gibbes Room, 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW, commencing at 11:30 am.
If you are mailing your proxy, please ensure that it is received by the Returning Officer, PNGAA, PO Box 250, Kilcoy QLD 4515 by 5:00 pm on Friday, 25 April 2025. Proxies may also be emailed to the Returning Officer at admin@pngaa.net or may be handed to the Returning Officer prior to the start of the Annual General Meeting.
A luncheon has been arranged starting at approximately 1:00 pm.
All PNGAA events this year will celebrate the 50th anniversary of PNG’s Independence in 1975. The PNGAA Management Committee would like to encourage your support and a high attendance at this year’s AGM.
AGENDA
- Members present and apologies
- Confirmation of Minutes of the 73rd AGM, 5 May 2024 (available on the PNGAA website at HERE)
- Business arising from the Minutes
- Committee Report
- Treasurer’s Report and receipt and adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
- Election of the Management Committee of the Papua New Guinea Association of Australia for 2025-26 (refer to Rules 16 and 25 (2)c of the Constitution)
- General discussion
AGM LUNCHEON DETAILS
This year, the location is in North Sydney, easily accessible by public transport from all parts of Sydney, and a great spot from which to venture if you choose to travel to Sydney to attend, which we hope some of you will do. Keep in mind it is the week following Easter and just after Anzac Day. The venue is central with Metro station nearby.
If you’ve been to one previously you will know that the AGM does not take long and it is a very pleasant social occasion with easy, friendly mingling before and after. It’s always enjoyable! We would like everyone attending to bring a special photo or artefact to share the story of it with others.
Cost is $80.00 per person.
Book now at the form on the bottom of this page.
RSVP by 7 April 2025.
Guest Speaker: to be advised
RSVP: 7 April 2025
All Welcome
Members, their families and friends are all welcome—but please let us know if you wish to come to the luncheon by using the booking form below.
The cost of $80.00 per person includes morning tea on arrival, and a grazing lunch in the Wattle Room with juice provided. The bar will be open if you wish to purchase alcoholic drinks on the day.
Payment needs to be made by 7 April, please.
Cancellations advised by 10 April 2025 will secure a full refund. This is the date we need to inform the venue of final numbers; after this date, the Association must pay for those unable to attend.
Travel by Metro to Victoria Cross Station
Victoria Cross Metro (Vic X) is about 200m from Rydges Hotel drive-in on McLaren Street, North Sydney (and another 150m walk to the entry up the driveway). It is located 5 minutes to Martin Place, Sydney, 3 minutes to Barangaroo, 15 minutes to Macquarie Park and 5 minutes to Chatswood. Vic X is 5 minutes walk from North Sydney Station. If you research Transport NSW you will be able to download maps.
Driving to Rydges Hotel
Rydges Hotel is on a battleaxe road behind McLaren Street, its official address.
To drive in and drop someone off at the lobby, enter at the Rydges sign at 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney. It is a long battleaxe curved driveway. Continue until you reach the covered portico of Rydges’ lobby. From there you can continue driving through to Elliott Street.
If you are not dropping someone off, please drive to and park in Elliott Street, North Sydney. It is a short street. There is plenty of free parking in Elliott Street which is a very short walk, about two minutes, to the Rydges Hotel drive-in and portico. Elliott Street parking will likely have adequate carparks for the AGM, but if not, there is more parking on Ridge Street (off Miller St).
