WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022, 7PM

Hi All,

As you may be aware, a small Sub-Committee group was invited by the Committee earlier this year to review the potential for a name change for the Caloundra Camera Group Inc. This group comprised a number of members including Ray White, Di East, Ken Brooks, Ann Bryan, Ty Fox, and Gerry Gibson, and were requested to report back to Committee with recommendations and proposals for a potential transition to a new name, which included any hurdles that a name change might present.

The Committee first considered this proposal earlier this year, and voted by majority to consider a name change to the Club.

The intention is a means of transforming our Club into an organisation that may better represent the Sunshine Coast by geographic boundaries, rather than by the City of Caloundra. 

The Committee considered that, after 25 years since the Club’s inception, the current name was not representative of the spread of the current club membership. It was also considered that, given the reduction over time in club membership, a name change might also attract a wider spread of new applicants to the club.

The recommendation of the Sub-Committee was to proceed with a name change and the following names were suggested:

  • Sunshine Coast Photography Club Inc. 
  • Sunshine Coast Photographic Club Inc.

Two names must be considered as application for incorporation with the Office of Fair Trading, will require an alternative name is proposed, (if a similar name has already been incorporated). It was also recommended that the Club Logo is updated with the new name and to include “Founded in 1997”

It is envisaged that this process of a name change would be timed to formally coincide with the date of our Annual General Meeting, in February 2023. It is also understood that minimal costs to the club for incorporation will be necessary.

In order to commence this process, a Special General Meeting will be called on Competition Night, Wednesday 14th September 2022 at 7pm, to allow Members to vote on this proposal. A formal notification will be sent out shortly to all Members individually, and will also include a Proxy Form for those who are unable to attend.

The Committee would encourage all Members to attend if they are able to make it on the night, or submit a proxy form as applicable. It is hoped the meeting will not impact significantly on the judging night, but will need to start at 7pm sharp.

Cheers

Bruce Atkinson

Secretary, Caloundra Camera Group, Inc.