EQUESTRIAN QUEENSLAND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - NOTICE, VOTING, APPOINTMENT & SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
The nominations for the Equestrian Queensland (EQ) Board and the Sport Committees closed on Friday 5 February 2021. Elections are only held for the Board and/or Sport Committees where the number of nominees exceeds the number of vacancies.
Nominations for the EQ Board, Eventing Queensland, Interschool Queensland and Show Horse Queensland exceeded the two (2) vacancies available and will be subject to an election.
Where there were insufficient nominations for the EQ Board and Sport Committees, appointments may be made to fill casual vacancies through consultation with the Board and the relevant Sport Committee.
EQ Board Elections
The following members have been nominated for election to be a representative of the EQ Board (listed alphabetically).
EQ now invites current financial members to vote at the election of the EQ Board. The "Digital Ballot Paper" will ONLY be accepted from current EQ financial members (excluding Junior and Commercial affiliate members). Please indicate your selection, listing numerically in order of preference for all nominees.
If you do not list all 4 preferences, your ballot will be deemed invalid.
i.e. 1 for your first preference, 2 for your second preference, 3 for your third preference and 4 for your fourth preference.
Voting will be conducted through a ‘Digital Ballot Paper’ through the MyEA Member Portal using your unique EA member number and password.
The two nominees with the highest votes, will be elected to the EQ Board and shall hold office for a period of 3 years.
Members have until 4.30pm Monday 15 March 2021 to submit their vote/s in preparation for the AGM.
Further details on the Voting Process are available below.
EQ Sport Committee Elections
Current members who are entitled to vote for Eventing Queensland, Interschool Queensland or Show Horse Queensland, as nominated at the time of their annual membership renewal are invited to vote for the elections of sport committees through the "Digital Ballot Paper" (please refer to EQ Constitution 46.2(b)).
Please indicate your selection, listing numerically in order of preference, for all nominees.
If you do not list a preference for all candidates your ballot will be deemed invalid.
i.e.1 for your first preference, 2 for your second preference, 3 for your third preference, 4 for your fourth preference and 5 for your fifth preference if applicable.
Eventing Queensland Elections
The following members have been nominated for election to be a representative of Eventing Queensland (listed alphabetically).
NOTE: due to a casual vacancy, 3 positions are available, 2 x 3 year positions and 1 x 1 year casual vacancy. The nominees with the two highest votes will be elected to the 2 x 3 year positions. The nominee with the lowest vote will be appointed to the 1 year casual vacancy.
Interschool Queensland Elections
The following members have been nominated for election to be a representative of Interschool Queensland (listed alphabetically)
Note: due to a casual vacancy 3 positions are available, 2 x 3 year positions and 1 x 1 year casual vacancy. The nominees with the two highest votes will be elected to the 2 x 3 year positions. The nominee with the third highest vote will be appointed to the 1 year casual vacancy.
Show Horse Queensland Elections
The following members have been nominated for election to be a representative of Show Horse Queensland (listed alphabetically)
Note: due to casual vacancies, four positions are available 2 x 3 year positions, 1 x 2 year casual vacancy and 1 x 1 year casual vacancy. The nominees with the two highest votes will be elected to the 2 x 3 year positions. The nominee with the third highest vote will be appointed to the 2 year casual vacancy and the nominee with the fourth highest vote will be appointed to the 1 year casual vacancy.
Further details on the Voting Process are available below.
Elections Unopposed
The following members have been nominated to be a representative of Dressage Queensland and will be elected unopposed at the AGM.
- Nicole Magoffin
- Anne McDiarmid
The following members have been nominated to be a representative of Jumping Queensland and will be elected unopposed at the AGM.
- Madeline Graham
- Graeme Watts
The following members have been nominated to be a representative of Vaulting Queensland and will be elected unopposed at the AGM.
- Lisbeth Betts
The following members have been nominated to be a representative of Driving Queensland and will be elected unopposed.
- Patricia Nolan
AGM Special Resolution
The EQ AGM Agenda includes a Special Resolution proposed by the EQ Board to confer Honorary Life Membership to Mrs Mary Seefried for distinguished service to equestrian in Queensland.
(Rationale for Honorary Life Membership for Mrs Mary Seefried)
Voting on the Special Resolution will be conducted by ‘’Digital Ballot Paper” at the AGM on Wednesday 17 March 2021.
AGM Details & Register to Attend
The EQ AGM will be held:
Date: Wednesday 17 March, 2021
Time: 6.00pm for a 6:30pm start
Venue: Sports House, Cnr Caxton and Castlemaine Street, Milton and via Zoom (link to be provided prior to AGM)
All members wishing to attend the AGM must register to attend either in person or via Zoom when Voting on the MyEA Portal.
Members who are unable to attend the AGM are permitted to appoint a proxy to vote on the Special Resolution by completing the form below:
EQ Appointment of Proxy Form
Word Version: 
EQ Appointment of Proxy Form.doc
The form must be received by 6:00pm Monday 15 March 2021 via [email protected] or by post Sports House, Suite 1.05, 150 Caxton Street, Milton QLD 4064.
If you do not have access to the internet and would like to vote, please contact the office on (07) 3891 6611 or email [email protected] and this will be provided to you.
All information including the EQ AGM Agenda and the voting process can be found below.
Voting Process via your MyEA Member Portal login
Voting will be conducted through a ‘Digital Ballot Paper’ through the MyEA Member Portal using your unique EA member number and password.
TO RE-SET YOUR ACCOUNT PASSWORD
- Access the MyEA Member Portal by clicking on the link or button above.
- Enter your EA Member Number
- Then click on Forgot your password?
- An email with your password will be sent to your registered email address with EQ
- If your email address has changed or you don't receive the email with your password, please contact the EQ team on 07 3891 6611 or email [email protected]
Voting and Closing Date
Members have until 4.30pm Monday 15 March 2021 to submit their vote/s in preparation for the AGM.
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