Australian film - Federation of Australian Movie Makers
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The Autumn issue was another great read, all 44 pages, there must have been an article that informed<br />
all <strong>of</strong> us how to solve the problems that we constantly meet.<br />
You would have noticed that there are two new FAMM Directors. I welcome aboard Mark Tunningley from the<br />
Southern N.S.W. Division & Barry Schrapel from the S.A. Division & look forward to working with them over the<br />
next twelve months.<br />
"To survive we must adapt to change" with the appropriate sub heading "We need younger people" ---- these are<br />
words from the last edition <strong>of</strong> AF&V that ring very true and if we fail to heed these words it is at our club's peril.<br />
FAMM can assist clubs to encourage new strategies to increase membership BUT at the end <strong>of</strong> the day it is the clubs<br />
who MUST accept change.... OR.... decline. So many people have put forward so many good ideas to revitalise our<br />
clubs that we must take some <strong>of</strong> these ideas on board & persevere until some measure <strong>of</strong> success is reached.<br />
All clubs have now received Convention Newsletter 092 notifying the change in dates to the 17th May 2010 for the<br />
Australis Noosa Lakes Resort Convention. A great program is in the process <strong>of</strong> being put together, it is a great venue<br />
& Editor Gary will enthuse you all with his report after his visit recently.<br />
The highlight <strong>of</strong> the Convention will be the presentation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Federation</strong> Shield to the club with the highest aggregate<br />
score for their three top movies. Newcastle Video <strong>Makers</strong> are the present custodians <strong>of</strong> the shield....now ... is<br />
your club the next custodian for the period from 2010 until the following Convention in 2012? Rules & conditions<br />
are contained in By-Law #2 (all clubs have a copy), entry forms will be available very shortly.<br />
As usual the light-hearted start to the Convention will be the screening <strong>of</strong> the One Minute movies and a new competition<br />
for a thirty second promo which can be in any genre.<br />
It is MOST IMPORTANT that members give thought to the election <strong>of</strong> a President at the Convention as I will be<br />
retiring as your President, after eight years it is time for a fresh face at the helm. Preferably the new President should<br />
come from a Division other than Queensland. The "job" has many challenges but is very rewarding, the friendships<br />
made through contact with all the clubs is an added bonus.<br />
As stated at a previous Convention the positions <strong>of</strong> Secretary & Treasurer should/must come from the same Division<br />
as the President <strong>of</strong> the day, this also means that a new Secretary & Treasurer must be appointed, other <strong>of</strong>fice bearers<br />
need not necessarily change. A period <strong>of</strong> adequate assistance will be given to any nominee prior to the Convention if<br />
necessary.<br />
Let's meet again in 2010... to make movies, rekindle old friendships and make new friends.<br />
Ron Gregson.<br />
President.<br />
President Ron Gregson’s Comment<br />
<strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Movie</strong> <strong>Makers</strong> Ltd<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>film</strong> & video<br />
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