Update | PMI Singapore Chapter Annual General Meeting
Following chapter members have been assigned as the Nomination and Election Committee members for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24th April 2015. I would like to sincerely thank these volunteers for taking up these vital roles for the Chapter.
Nomination Committee
- Mr. Sarbojit Bose
- Mr. Prasad Karnati
- Mr. Abhilash Vijayakumar
Election Committee
- Mr. Jeffrey Tan
- Mr. Praveen Dayal
- Ms. Mohanapriya D.
These committees can be contacted at spmi.nomination@ie-ideas.com.
Thank you for your attention and looking forward to see you at SPMI AGM 2015-16 on 24th April 2015.
The 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Project Management Institute Singapore Chapter (SPMI) will be held at NTUC Centre, No. 1 Marina Boulevard, One Marina Boulevard, Room 701 on 24th April 2015 @ 7pm.
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Date: 24 April 2015, Friday
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Registration and Buffet Dinner (Chinese Halal and Indian Vegetarian) starts at 6:30pm Location: NTUC Centre | No. 1 Marina Boulevard | One Marina Boulevard | Room 701 Level 7 | Singapore 018989 PDU: 2 The AGM is exclusively for PMI Singapore Chapter (SPMI) Members only. |
As per the constitution (effective from February 2014) of the Chapter, the positions of President, two Vice Presidents, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Assistant Secretary, Honorary Assistant Treasurer, nine Board Members and two Auditors are open for election at the AGM.
Details of the successful contested positions for which voting will be carried out are as follows:
Board Members (9 posts)
Unopposed Posts:
President - Mr. Umesh URSEKAR
Vice President - Mr. Chim Hock SEE
Vice President - Mr. Pandu Ranga Rama Prasad MAMIDI
Secretary - Mr. Michael A DIDONATO
Assistant Secretary - Mr. Rashid MOHIUDDIN
Treasurer - Mr. Balasubramanian Ramesh RAJANGAM
Assistant Treasurer - Mr. Ganesh RAMANATHAN
At the AGM, the Election will be conducted by the Election Committee. No nominee will be allowed to address the members. If there are nominations from the floor for any reason, that nominee will be given 5 minutes to address the members.
Agenda:
- Registration and Dinner
- Call Meeting to Order
- President's Report
- Treasurer's Report
- Introduction of Nomination Committee and Election Committee
- Introduction of Nominees
- Election committee to conduct election and count votes
- Special talk by the guest speaker
- Proposed Constitution changes **
- Election Committee announces the Results of Executive Committee Election 2015 and Introduction of new the Board to Members
- Any other business #
- Conclusion of AGM
In accordance with the Constitution clauses 10.7 and 10.1.1 of the Constitution, actions at AGM will be limited to those agenda items contained in the notice of the meeting. Any Member who wishes to place an item on the agenda of AGM may do so provided such request in writing is given to the Honorary Secretary at least two weeks before the Meeting is due to be held.
** Proposed Constitution changes
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Present Clause # |
Current Clause |
New Clause |
Reason |
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5.16, 5.17 & 10.1.1 |
5.16, 5.17 & 10.1.1 |
5.1.6, 5.1.7 & 10.11 |
renumber due to typo error |
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New |
New |
7.11 The term of office of the Trustee shall be three (3) years from the date of the AGM. |
To put a term limit to Trustees (same as clause 7.9) |
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New |
New |
7.12 All the Trustees may be elected for no more than a maximum of nine (9) consecutive years on the Trustee Committee, in general and there shall be a lapse of at least one (1) year before he/she serves again on the Trustee Committee. |
To put a term limit to Trustees (same as clause 7.10) |
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7.11 & 7.11.1 to 7.11.5
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SOPs |
7.13 & 7.13.1 to 7.13.5 |
renumber due to new proposed clause 7.12 |
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9.18 |
The first item and order of the items on the agenda shall be determined by the Executive Committee and voted for adoption by the Society's members at the start of the General meeting (after getting the required quorum as outlined in Section 10.8 and 10.9). A simple majority by show of hands will approve the agenda for the meeting. |
In case there is a change in the published agenda (as mentioned in Section 10.6), the Executive Committee should inform the Society’s members at the start of the General Meeting. |
Due to the fact, that agenda to be prepared before to manage the AGM |
Proposed to purchase a property for SPMI's use:
To consider and if thought fit, resolve by way of an ordinary resolution that the Executive Council be empowered to purchase a property for SPMI's use at the cost not exceeding S$750,000/- or any other amount as the AGM may decide to be financed from SPMI's internal fund/Fixed Deposits and to empower the Executive Council to discuss, negotiate, review the location, size, cost and to appoint property agent and sign the Sale and Purchase agreement.
Benefits:
* Our funds in the Fixed Deposit earn very little interest
* Property market is showing downward trend - A good time to purchase!
* Potential to earn rental income / Use for Members benefits
* Good appreciation / Capital Gains over a long term
The following are some of the sample properties available as on 02/Apr/2015:
Location: The Plaza, 7500 Beach Road
Size: 320 Sqft
Price: S$700,000/-
URL: http://www.commercialguru.com.sg/listing/18701407/for-sale-the-plaza
Location: Icon @ Changi, 228 Changi Road
Size: 431 Sqft
Price: S$700,000/-
URL: http://www.commercialguru.com.sg/listing/18570812/for-sale-icon-changi
Location: People's Park Center, 101 Upper Cross Street
Size: 431 Sqft
Price: S$605,000/-
URL: http://www.commercialguru.com.sg/listing/17234625/for-sale-people-s-park-centre
Click here to download Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2014.
The AGM is exclusively for SPMI members only. Kindly quote your PMI ID and bring along a photo ID for verification on the day of event. Kindly note that this event is FREE for SPMI members. NON-SPMI members will not be able to attend this event. Please wait for further details soon.
Click here to register for the AGM.
Sincerely Yours,
Honorary Secretary
PMI Singapore Chapter