This page has been updated with the outcomes of the AGM and the presentation from the guest speaker.

AABR’s Annual General Meeting is a time where we celebrate the year that’s passed, and there’s been a lot to celebrate, and we consider the plans for the year ahead, and there’s a few of those too. If you’d like to consider joining the AABR Board please complete a nomination form and apply for a Directors ID.The

AGM will be preceded by a presentation from Lachlan Curran, PhD student a the University of Queensland.

Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the hidden world beneath our feet, an engaging presentation that will broaden the way you approach ecological restoration.!

Soil Ecology Unveiled: Beyond the Surface

Discover the importance of soil ecology and why it’s just as vital as the flora and fauna we see above ground.  Lachlan Curran will unravel the secrets of how soil health impacts the resilience of ecosystems.

Tools for Transformation

Unlock a treasure trove of practical tools for monitoring and enhancing soil health in ecological restoration projects. Learn how accessible techniques like DNA metabarcoding, soil chemistry, and soil physics can be game-changers for your restoration objectives.

Real-world Insights

Dive into the fascinating world of soil fungi communities with real-world examples from the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny. See how understanding soil ecosystems can lead to more successful restoration projects.

The Key Takeaway

Discover why it’s essential to prioritise soil health at the outset of your projects and how affordable tools can make this a reality.

Join the Conversation!

After the presentation, engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and share your own projects. Explore how these tools can empower your restoration goals, and if you’re interested, get some hands-on training from our expert.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking event that could transform the way you approach ecological restoration. Let’s dig deep, learn, and grow together!

You can get a taste of Lachlan’s presentation by viewing an interview conducted with him at the the recent SER2023 conference.

Minutes

10am                          Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome: Peter Dixon- AABR President

10:05-10:30             Guest Speaker Lachlan Curran (PhD student, University of Queensland)

Soil Ecology Unveiled: Beyond the Surface: A deep dive into the drivers of the soil ecology and what bush regenerators can do to improve restoration outcomes.

10:30-11:00              Panel Discussion and Questions

11-12:00                    Annual General Meeting of AABR

( A copy of the Agenda to download)

1. Attendance & Apologies
2. Minutes previous AGM held 5/11/22
   1. Motion That the minutes of the AGM held 5/11/22 are a true and accurate record. Moved Peter Dixon, 2nd Tein McDonald – carried
3. Business Arising from previous minutes
   1. none noted
4. President’s Report -Peter Dixon
   1. Motion: That the  President’s Report be accepted Moved Peter Dixon, 2nd Jane Gye – carried
5. Treasurer’s report– Matthew Pearson
   1. Financial Statements for Financial year ending 30/6/23
   2. Motion: That the Treasurer’s Report and financial statements be accepted. Moved MatthewPearson 2nd Peter Dixon – carried
6. Nomination of Returning Officer- Suzanne Pritchard
7. Election of Board Members -Nominations for 2 Year term (to Nov 2025). There are up to 10 positions to be filled at this AGM for the 2024-25 term. *
   ~Nominations received and people elected: (Proposed/Seconded)
   1. Peter Dixon, (Jane Gye/Matthew Pearson)
   2. Matthew Pearson ( Peter Dixon/Jane Gye)
   3. Jane Gye, (Peter Dixon/Matthew Pearson)
   4. Rob Scott, (Peter Dixon/Jane Gye)
   5. Andrew Scott (Peter Dixon/Matthew Pearson)
8. Election of Office Bearers
   1. Office Bearers elected from the Board Members
      1. President- Peter Dixon (self/Jane Gye)
      2. Vice President -none
      3. Treasurer – Matthew Pearson (Peter Dixon/Jane Gye)
      4. Secretary  – Sally Aldis ( Jane Gye/Peter Dixon)
9. Confirmations of Authorised representatives
   ~Public Officer- Suzanne Pritchard
   ~Accountant: JSA Accountants
   ~Account signatories confirmed

From The Constitution

4.2.3 – The minimum number of Board members is to be 5 and the maximum is to be 15

4.3 Board Members will be elected on rotation for a two-year term, so that the appointment of half of the Board expires each year.

~Board members retained till AGM 2024, i.e not up for election are Tein McDonald, Agata Mitchell, Scott Meier, Sally Aldis, Joab Wilson.

12:00              Thanks and Meeting Close – Peter Dixon