VNPA Annual General Meeting 2025
Tuesday, 21 October | 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Melbourne City Conference Centre, 190 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Members and supporters are warmly invited to the Victorian National Parks Association’s 73rd Annual General Meeting.
Our program will include:
- Drinks and canapes and an opportunity to meet VNPA Councillors and staff.
- Welcome to Country from a Wurundjeri elder.
- Guest speaker: Felicity Brooke, speaking on “Protecting the legacy and future of national parks: Parks Manager perspectives”.
- Special Presentations from: Matt Ruchel (Executive Director) and Kade Mills (ReefWatch Coordinator) representing the Community Learning & Engagement program.
- AGM formalities, chaired by VNPA President, David Nugent, including the election of Council. Please see the agenda below.
Our Guest Speaker: Felicity Brooke
Felicity Brooke is the President of the Victorian Protected Areas Council (VPAC) and will speak on “Protecting the legacy and future of national parks: Parks Manager perspectives”.
VPAC is a professional body, formed by a group of retired and former park staff to share their independent advice and expertise, and advocate for improved resourcing and management of the special places Victorians love and enjoy.
Felicity has 37 years in protected area management, across three regions of the state, beginning as a park planner, then ranger, ranger in charge, program operations manager and finally coordinator of interpretation, information, and education. She is committed to the role of the ranger and national park management being multi-disciplinary and holistic.
Please RSVP via the form below by Tues 14th October
Please indicate whether you will attend in person, online or register an apology.
Alternatively you can email: [email protected] or phone Kristian 03 9341 6506
AGM Agenda
8.00pm: AGM, Chaired by David Nugent, President
- President’s welcome and introduction
- Confirmation of the minutes of the 72nd AGM (2024)
- Adoption of the 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
- Adoption of the audited 2024-25 Annual Financial Statements*
- Appointment of the Auditor
- Election of Council
- Awarding of Honorary Life Memberships
Election of Council (nominations are now closed):
President – Marilyne Crestias
Vice President – Doug Robinson
Treasurer – Askin Morrison
Secretary – Jeff Nottle
Councillors – Lara Bickford, Dianne Marshall, Bruce McGregor, Gerard McPhee, Jan Hendrik Brueggemeier, Andrew Norman, Chris Hibburt, Charlie Pascoe
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* Note: Clause 9 (1) of the constitution states: At the Annual General Meeting there shall be elected a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer (the “officers”), and up to eight (8) others (the “members”) who shall form the Council of the Association for the ensuing year.
Meeting Papers:
Annual Impact Report 2024-2025
Full audited financial statements 2024-25
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