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13/09/2021Google MeetBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough, Jill Taylor, Stan Perkins2022-2024 Triennium Contracts Approved, Board Portfolios 2021-2022, Invite Kate Palmer to meet with Board, Review of AMA Policies, Appoint AMA Competition Committee, Propose a study into Hurdle Heights, AGM
September 2022 Adelaide
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15/11/2021Google MeetBoard(Apology), Judy Farrell, John ClarkAttenborough, Jill Taylor,Notices of Motion fwd. to OMA for consideration, AMA to continue WMR for 1
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17/01/2022Google MeetsBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough, Jill Taylor, Stan PerkinsName change AMA Winter Throws to be “Festival” replacing “Championships”, NT not yet on Instagram, Stan Perkins to represent Board at April 2022 Multis in Townsville, Nationals Rotation schedule TBC, Delegates to OMA AGM Phil Urquhart and Judy Farrell, Team Manager Policy and Relay Teams procedure changes approved, NSW proposal for Heavy Weight Throws to be added to
WMR to be tabled at next AMA Council meeting
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31/03/2022BrisbaneBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough, Jill Taylor, Stan PerkinsApproval for Treasurer to progressively transfer all AMA accounts to Bendigo Bank; Endorsed nomination of Lynne Schickert to position of WMA executive Vice President; Amended AMA Records Policy re certification of implements; Endorsed new AMA succession policy; Appointment of AMA Patron on hold; Reports on AMA meetings with AA, Update on AMA Nationals Sydney 2023,
AMA Standards revision.
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16/05/2022Google MeetsBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy
Farrell John Clark Guests Peter Bromley (AA) Peter Crombie OAM
Jayne Hardy, Lisa
Attenborough, Jill Taylor, Stan Perkins
Name change for CofC on hold for now, AMA Board nomination sub committee charter accepted, AMA Succession ongoing project going forward, Peter Bromley spoke at length re Sydney Running Festival, Coordinating AA/AMA National Events calendars, AMA Delegation for WMA Assembly in Tampere named, Team manager Wilma Perkins, Flag Bearer Julie Brims, Discussion to review Strategic Plan, Develop a
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13/06/2022Google meetsBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough, Jill Taylor, Stan PerkinsSRF, Trial AMA Indoor Throws Championships, Renaming C of C Sprint, to AMA Age Graded Sprint Champion (M & F), National Survey results publish on website, AMA Competition Manual updates, AMA Standards prepare to put on
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15/08/2022Google MeetsBoardPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough ( Apology) , Jill Taylor, Stan PerkinsTampere, Corporate Objectives and Strategic Plane , AMA 10k Road Run Championships SRF, Competition Manual Upgrades, Register Domains with
.au, WMA Committees Nominations to WMA, Hall Of Fame report- clarify and update criteria, Registrar memberships list required prior to major events, Masters Coaching Project John Clark to investigate, Team manager appointment for September meeting, Update on 2024 Gothenburg Sweden
WMA Championships
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17&18/9/2022Adelaide SAAGMPhil Urquhart, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell John ClarkJayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough ( Apology) , Jill Taylor, Stan Perkins ( Council delegates)Nationals Survey Analysis, Championship Manual updated, AMA Standards on the website, All annual reports tabled, AMA Indoor Throws Championships now Annual event, Board Positions President John Clark, Treasurer Lisa Attenborough, Board Rob Mayston, Bruce Bodsworth, NOM Indoor competition AMA Competition and Walks 'No Advantage" Rule AMA Competition manual updated, Auditor reappointed for 2022-2023, Presentations to Phil Urquhart retiring, 2023 Nationals update, President, Richard Blurton and Stan Perkins, 2023 Nationals update, Nationals rotation on website, Reports by HOF Chair, AMA Registrar, Strategic plan/3 year objectives on website, Coaching masters athletes project approved, AA/AMA Working party update, States and Territories round table discussion looking to the future, NOM at WMA Assembly Outcomes advised, re Issue with Throwing facilities in Tampere Letter of
Concern to WMA,
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24/10/2022Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan (Apology), Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne hardy, Jill Taylor, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston ( Apology)WMACi Torun Poland, EOI TM OMA Championships Saipan, Competition manual V4 updates, Indoor Arena WA Technical Rules 41-43, RaceWalk No Advantage Rule amendment to States to ratify, AA Working Party update, Coaching Course progress report, Name change WTC ''Weight for Distance Throw to "Single Arm Throw"' Distance Running Working party formed Phil
Urquhart ( Chair) , 12 month Plan Objectives updated, LisaA to investigate the
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6/12/2022Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne hardy, Jill Taylor,
Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston
OMA/OAA Relationship, One Year Plan Updates, Potential Sponsors/Partners, AMA Branding discussed, Code of Conduct Athletes/Board Members Updates, VMA Great Southern Pentathlon, AMA 50years 2024, AUS Teams update
WMA CC Bathurst 2023, SYD2023 Updates
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25/01/2023Google MeetsSGMBOARD - John Clark*, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell*, Lisa Attenborough, Jayne Hardy*, Jill Taylor(apology), Bruce Bodsworth*,
Rob Mayston(apology)
DELEGATES - Colin
Heywood, Sarah Chinner, Fiona Lennon, Simon Evans, Ray Green, Amanda Coombe, George White, Peter Lyden,
Richard Blurton
Racewalking Rule Modification - passed unanimously - For nationally sanctioned racewalking events, the No Advantage concept is to be applied as a modification to World Athletics Rule 54.2 for athletes aged 65 and older. Refer Competition Manual. Modification to Constitution in regards to online meetings
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6/02/2023Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne hardy, Jill Taylor, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob MaystonAMA Distance Working Party(PhilU) to Co-Ordinate, Arrange talks with WMA regarding OMA/OA merger, Change of Auditor, New uniform to be introduced 2024, Indigenous artwork inclusion to be considered, AMA Documents to be updated, Archiving project done, JudyF given permission to destroy hard copies, SGM outcome the new racewalk rule introduced at 2023 nationals, Amanda Coombe TM for WMA XC Bathurst 23, John Clark & Jill Taylor to assist, Service Merit Award renamed Distinguished Service Award, ..for athletes 30 and over - tagline for AMA, Mates4Mates a QMA initiative to commence
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9/03/2023Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne hardy, Jill Taylor, Bruce Bodsworth (Apology), Rob MaystonSelloff of AMA uniform @$2 a piece, International athletes at National/visa issues. Mates4Mates to start at QMA, WMA XC Bathurst23 a successful event for masters, New uniform design consideration to include indigenous artwork, Distance running group a work in progress, flag bearers for Sydney Nationals
Steve McGugan and Lisa Attenborough
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19/06/2023Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Jill Taylor, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob MaystonDraft Budget 2023 - 2024 Discussed, 3 Team managers, AUS Massage Therapist, AMA AGM 27/09/2023 Zoom Teleconference, Board Elections Vice President, Secretary, 2 Board members, Produce Annual report to be tabled at AGM all Board member report to be included, Triennium Contracts due for 2025
- 2027, Competition Manual review, Nationals survey on the website, AUS Teams reports tabled, Snr Team Manager for Gothenburg Steve McGugan, other Team manager Lisa Attenborough and Amanda Coombe if needed, Insurance to investigate if AMA should go it alone, New AMA Uniform Lis and Jill to meet with supplier, National registration system for AMA Lisa to continue with project, review of all AMA Policy and procedure documents underway, Sponsorship logos on certain high profile athletes uniforms underway, Distance
Working Party Board to suggest candidates
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24/07/2023Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Jill Taylor, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob
Mayston
Lisa tabled end of year reports now with te Auditor, Sponsorships proposal to be implemented, WA Marketing and Advertising rules for Logo on AMA uniform follow up, Canva team membership for AMA media publications, AMA Standards and Certificates updated on website, latest Competition Manual sent to TMA LOC, AMA Riennium remove marathon to MOU, Half Marathon AMA to control instead of States, 10k Road Run Championships trial with SRF, NOM re AMA Honorary Pins for AGM, LOC's and Nationals to consider employing an event manager, All Board member to submit a report for AMA Annual report, Steve McGugan steps away from the Board 13/07/2023 Jill Taylor to take over until AGM, Distance Working Party Jayne hardy to be Chair to set up meeting early August, Jill taylor to investigate setting up a Trans tasman challenge, AV Results hub find out cost, checkin application used for Sydney nationals pass
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21/08/2023Google MeetsBoardJohn Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell,
Lisa Attenborough
Jayne Hardy, Bruce
Bodsworth, Rob Mayston
End of Year Financials signed off by Board, 2023 - 2024 Budget approved, ACT Inification
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22/10/2023ZoomBoardJohn Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston, Pramesh PrasadAMA HWC include a Sanction fee to cover medals and postage, Delegate expenses document updated, AMA Registration Database signed off, SWOT in place, Easter Nationals Prayer Group, WMA Marathon new venue TBC, engagement Working Party, Medals for Nationals, Distance Working Party update, Triennium Contract Letters sent out, AMA 50th celebrations, WMA 4x1500m relay records NOM, RSL update, Coaching Course update final
stages, AMA new uniform samples in production
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5/12/2023ZoomBoardJohn Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston, Pramesh PrasadCommission of OAA, AUS Team Manager for Gothenburg Lisa Attenborough, Jayne Hardy second Team manager if required, AMA 50th Anniversary celebration plans, Engagement Committee 10 members 30-45 age groups, Board 12 Plan updated, Sponsorship campaign underway, QMA and NSWMA new uniforms, Hobart Nationals all on track, registrations open, Awards dinner centre of AMA 50 year celebrations, NOM for WMA GA 4x1500 Relays, Trienniums Contracts underway, National Database near completion, Policy
documents updating, Long Distance Working group presentation
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20/02/2024ZoomBoardJohn Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston (Apology), Pramesh
Prasad
Competiion Manual update clarification athletes living in AUS on working visa allowed to compete at Nationals as if Australian, Coaching Course near completion, Stragegy in communication scrap Enewsletters, Sponsorship letters sent out, 12 monthplan updates done, New Uniform minor changes will be samples at Nationals, 50th Anniversary plans in place, Engagement Working
Party meet soon, NOM's for Council meeting ready to go,
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28/03/2024HobartBoard
John Clark, Jill Taylor (Apology), Judy Farrell, Lisa Attenborough
Jayne Hardy, Bruce Bodsworth, Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad
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RSL Report - BB, New Uniforms Shop Orders close 22/4/2024, No Finance report this meeting.OA Masters Commission approved in March, subject for discussion at Council, Insuramce, WMR, Notices of Motion for GA Gothenburg,
Distance Working Party update
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4/2/2024Hobart Council MeetingBoard/Delegates - Robbie Costmeyer, Jayne Hardy, John Clark, Jill Taylor, Joanna Bailey, Cameron Burrows, Rochelle Airey, Richard Blurton, Joe Begley, Stan Perkins, George White, Fiona Lennon, Cathy McKeown, Rob Mayston, Lisa Attenborough, Judy Farrell, Bruce Bodsworth, (Apologies Viddy Jermacans, Pramesh Prasad)2025 Nationals Adelaide SA, www.adelaide2025.com.au,Future Nationals rotation 2026 ACTMA, 2027 MAWA, 2028 VMA, 2029 ANT, Indoor throws NSW & VIC using equestrian stud indoor facilities, 2024 AMA Indoor Throws championship Lovedale Hunter Valley, Triennium contracts for 2025-2027, no takers so far, National Survey Analysis on AMA website. Masters Coaching course nearly ready to launch, Strategic Plan to be published on the website, New uniform launch underway, Volunteer Pins award introduced, AUS Teams Gothenburg Sweden (Outdoors) and Gainesville Florida USA (Indoors) plans underway, AMA Registration system ready for launch, OMA Board AMA to send nominations, Engagement working party formed to target 30 - 45 year age groups, Distance working party new event proposal to be considered, Officials payment to be considered, further discussions on a recruitment strategy, WMA GA Gothenburg 3 Notices of Motion to be submitted, States round table reports
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5/28/2024ZoomBoard MeetingJohn Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad, Bruce Bodsworth (Apology)ACTMA after review withdraw database decision, AMA's cash position is good, OMA AGM 5/6/2024 3.00 pm Fiji time delegates John Clark Judy Farrell, AMA Awards judging external committee to be appointed, WMA Delegation Jill Taylor (Delegation Leader), Lisa Attenborough, Jayne Hardy, Rob Mayston and Wilma Perkins as the AMA delegates to the WMA Assembly meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 16 August 2024. Trienniums 2025 - 2027 seeking States to apply for an event, AA/AMA Nation SC X/C August Tasmania TH Mike Walker, Volunteer/Officials working party setup, Future of OMA Championships depends on OMA AGM outcomes
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7/16/2024ZoomBoard Meeting
John Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Lisa Attenborough
Jayne Hardy, Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad, Bruce Bodsworth Financial ready for annual audit, continue Zoom membership, Registration Database complete late
August, New uniform all delivered, some issue resolved, OMA new Council in place, WMA GA- AMA delegation Jill Taylor leader, Wilma Perkins, Jayne Hardy, Lisa Attenborough, Rob Mayston,
Trienniums in place 2025 - 2027, Distance party TOR updated, AUS Team all on track for
Gothenburg, AMA S/c X/C entries 29, AGM 29/09/2024 Zoom
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9/29/2024ZoomAGMAMA BoardAMA Council DelegatesAnnual Report and Finacial Statements approved - Election of Board members 2024 - 2026- Elected - President - John Clark , Treasurer - Angela Stephens-Kinch, Board Members- Joe begley, Rob Mayston
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11/5/2024ZoomAMA Board Meeting
John Clark, Jill Taylor, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch
Jayne Hardy, Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad, Joe BegleyAwards Committee- Joe beglayCHR, Wilma Perkins, Richard Blurton, Lisa Attenborough - Officials- Jayne HardyCHR, Cameron Burrows, Stan perkins, Cathy McKeown, Angela Stephens- Kinch, Natal Database MOU out for sign off, 2025 Strategic Plan, Coaching course discussions with AA, New Championships medal, WMA Committees AUS Reps John Clark, Jill Taylor, Joe Begley, Bob Schickert, Wilma Perkins, WMA Constitution new version on WMA website, New WR to be introduced 1/01/2025 M & W 4x1500 and Mixed 4x400 relay WR Indoor 4x200 mixed relays, OMA Champs Brisbane Sept 2025
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11/12/2024Zoom
Mid Year AMA Council Meeting
AMA BoardAMA Council DelegatesChampionship reports tabled, Strategic plan discussions to continue in Adelaide, WMA GA NOM as Board Meeting, New OMA Council Andrew Stark NZ, New Logo, updated website, OMA Champs Brisbane Sept. 2025, AMA delegation to Gothenburg professional look and approach well received, WMACi Gaines Florida presentation outlining facilities and amenities for 2025 event, AMA Database update
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1/28/2025Google MeetsAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, (Apologies-Jill Taylor, Angela Stephens-Kinch)Jayne Hardy, Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad, Joe BegleyGuests-Simon Hollingsworth AA CEO, Adam Bishop AA Growth/Development, discussion Pathways, Coaching, officials, Discussions with AA on coaching course release, 2025 AMA Board Plan update, Database ongoing issues close to resolution, Sponsorships ongoing talks, OMA Championships Brisbane 6-10Sept.2025, LOC being finalised, AMA Logo provisionally trademarked, Triennium Events, 20k Road walk postal AMA to run, AMA Code of Conduct to be updated, Distance running group proposal for AMA Grand Prix Series across all States and Territories by calendar year 2024-2025
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3/18/2025Google MeetsAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch (Apologies-Jill Taylor, Rob Mayston)Jayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe BegleySponsorship Levels- Platinum$25K, Gold $15K, Silver $10k, Bronze $5k, to approach some companies, A review of AMA Code of Conduct, Cross Referencing By-Laws and Constitution, Look into to new venues fo AMA Marathon championships, The AA S/c C/c To be held in Ballarat, decline in numbers for combined Events, National Championships Team scoring plan trial in 2025, Racewalk rule for review at Council meeting, AMA Council meeting 8.00 am to 3.00 pm - 22/04/2025 Adelaide, Board members to wear green polos at Adelaide registration
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4/17/2025AdelaideAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch (Apologies-Jill Taylor, Rob Mayston)Jayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe BegleyATO Issue Not for Profits SGM before 30/062025. Strategic Plan - SWOT at Council 22/04, Annual Awards presenters, WMACi Athlete Survey, AMA Rules update claiming AUS Records, NSWMA Racewalking Rule submission goes to Council, Honest effort rule for Championships Manual, Changes to Constitution, ByLaws, Code of Conduct for AGM, Follow up on sponsorships
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4/22/2025AdelaideAMA Council MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch (Apologies-Jill Taylor, Rob Mayston)Jayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe BegleySWOT Exercise for delegates, Constitution & ByLaws, Code of Conduct ready for AGM, ATO Issue for SGM. Long Distance Grand Prix series for 2025, Racewalk Rule Penalty box approach to be developed, National Database up and running, Coaching Course AA to upload modules monthly, Gainesville Survey good response, good results, Combined Events States better comms. re events scheduling, OMA Champs. on track, Paras to be introduced, entries going well, Engagement Party working well new younger members, Officials working party just getting going Term of Reference in place, who is elegible for AUS uniform to go in AMA Records Policy, WMA Rule 700gram Javelin, waiting on WMA, 2026 Canberra underway, Nationals recommendations, remove CofC Sprint, remove CofC throws, remove all Championships awards passed. timed finals for 60m, Semis for 100m and 200m passedSemis for 400m at decretion of LOC, concerns for low numbers in all triennium events especially Half Marathon
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6/15/2025Google meetsAMA SGMJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch, Jill Taylor, Rob MaystonJayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe Begley, Rob MaystonSpecial resolutions to amend the Constitution of Australian Masters Athletics Inc (“AMA”) _ New Clause 9(ii) and Sub Clause 27
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6/17/2025Google MeetAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch, Jill Taylor, Jayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe Begley, Rob MaystonTM Managers for OMA Championships Richard Bluton, Steve McGugan, Judy Farrell-TM AMA S/cC/c Championships Rob Mayston, Pramesh Prasad, TM 2026 WMA Championships Daegu Lisa Attenborough, Jayne Hardy, AMA Banned Athlete page for website, Strategic Plan Discussions, OMA Championships estimated 600-700 entries, Need officials. Volunteers, Canberra Nationals on Track two venues, AIS & Woden, Policy updates - Refund Policy. Records Policy, Record Certificates to go Digital, Transgender Policy
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8/3/2025Google meetAMA SGMAMA BoardAMA Council DelegatesSpecial Resolutions to change the AMA By-Laws, and AMA Code of Conduct were approved
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8/5/2025Google MeetAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch, Jill Taylor, Jayne Hardy, Pramesh Prasad, Joe Begley, Rob MaystonOperating Bank a/c 30K 30/06, revenue uniform sales, ACT Advance 5K for 2026 Nationals, 6 month fee to WMR, TD's still in place, JC report on Drug Testing at Nationals ongoing research, AMA Nationals Survey feedback positive, Adelaide LOC excellent feedback, Issue no hurdles that couldn't be lowered, Discussion racewalk proposal penalty system. set up a trial soon. Chellenges re sponsorship , support for athletes attending WMA Championships, Discussion regarding AMA's Transgender Policy,(ongoing), Competition manual updates done, Delegates for OMA AGM Judy farrell and Jill Taylor, changed 11/08 to Judy Farrell and Angela SK,
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9/28/2025Google MeetAMA AGMAMA BoardAMA Council DelegatesThe special Resolution was approved to accept proposed changes to the AMA Constitution, AMA Board Eections Lisa Attenborough accepted Vice President Role Judy Farrell accepted the role of Secretary, Jayne Hardy and Rochelle Airey accepted board member positions on the Boad
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10/14/2025Google MeetAMA Board MeetingJohn Clark, Judy Farrell, Angela Stephens-Kinch, Lisa AttenboroughJayne Hardy, Rochelle Airey, Joe Begley, Rob Mayston
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11/23/2025Google MeetAMA Mid Year Council MeetingAMA BoardAMA Council Delegates
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