NEW ZEALAND TIMBER DESIGN SOCIETY INC
(A technical group of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand)
MINUTES OF THE 27th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NEW ZEALAND TIMBER DESIGN SOCIETY INC held at the MiTek Building, Neales Rd., East Tamaki at 2.00 p.m. on THURSDAY, 9TH February 2006
PRESENT: K. McIntosh, D. Reid, R. Davison, O. Griffiths, B. Walford, W. Banks, H. Ewan, D. Scheibmair,
J. Chapman, C. Nicholas, G. Cavanagh, H. Morris, ,X Cadorel, In Ling Ng, M. Batchelar and M. Browne.
1. APOLOGIES: M. Fragiacomo, A. Anderson, G. Jamieson, T. Loughnan, J. Kenny, A. Buchanan, L. Halkett,
Mr. Pritesh, J. Stulen, I. Garrett, J. Little, N. Patterson.
2. MINUTES: Minutes of 2005 AGM held on 10th Feb.2005 were confirmed as correct. R. Davison W. Banks
3. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: K. McIntosh presented his report, which is attached. Ken confirmed that the main object of our Society is to foster the advancement and dissemination of knowledge relating to the design of timber structures and elements. Two timber design seminars were held during the year, and we continued our sponsorship of the annual Timber Design Awards evening. He also listed the large number of committees our members served on, and made representations to, during the course of the year. In particular, our representations to MAF and N.Z. Trade and Enterprise have received very encouraging responses. We are hopeful that MAF will fund a feasibility study relating to establishment of a Timber Design Centre, and the Rotorua District Council has indicated a keen interest to work with TDS to establish a Timber Design Centre in the Rotorua area, as part of a Forestry and Tourist Centre. John Stulen has taken over as editor of our Journal and is keen to receive articles and photos suitable for publication. The Timberlam Trust has continued to subsidise editorial costs. During the year our new website has been set up, and usage has been considerably increased. One research grant was awarded during the year, and Andy Buchanan is coordinating work on the revision to the Timber Design Guide, which is being funded by TIF and MAF
Ken concluded by thanking all Committee members on their efforts, particularly Hans Gerlich and Andy Anderson who resigned during the year. Ken’s address was accepted unanimously with acclaim.
4. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS: Copies of our Annual Accounts to 30 Sept. 2005 were circularised. Our accumulated funds of approximately $60,000.00 remain in a healthy state.
Moved that the annual accounts be accepted. R. Davison/M.Browne carried unanimously
5. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2006: Ken McIntosh stated that his term of 3 years will be up during the year, but he is willing carry on till the end of the year if this is the wish of the Committee. Hans Gerlich, Andy Anderson and Pat Simperingham have resigned from the committee during the year. New additions to the Committee have been Hamish Ewan and Andy Buchanan, with an NZIA representative yet to be confirmed. Thus the Committee for 2006 will be:-
K. McIntosh President D. Reid
M.Browne, Administrator IPENZ rep W. Banks
J. Stulen Journal Editor G. Cavanagh
B. Walford Scion rep I. Garrett
O. Griffiths SETMA rep H. Ewan
R.Davison FIC rep A. Buchanan
An Other NZIA rep
Moved that K. McIntosh be elected as President for the full year and that the above members be elected to the Committee:- J. Chapman, M. Batchelar - carried unanimously
6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
a) TDS Journal:- Referred Articles: J. Chapman confirmed that any referee articles will need 3 referees - to be forwarded to Auckland University for approval. He suggested, B. Walford, A. Buchanan and R. Hunt. This will be discussed at the next committee meeting.
b) Letters of Thanks: To be sent to A. Anderson and P. Simperingham.
c) J. Stulen - Innovatek: John is willing to become more involved in both the administration of TDS and the many fund raising representations required. To be discussed at the next meeting.
MINUTES OF THE A.G.M. OF THE N.Z. TIMBER DESIGN SOCIETY INC. P. 2
d) Membership Trends: M. Browne reported that seminars held over the last two years had resulted in a significant increase in membership numbers.
In 1999 ordinary members plus corporate members = 220
In 2002 ordinary members plus corporate members = 211
In 2004 ordinary members plus corporate members = 227
In 2006 ordinary members plus corporate members = 264
The Meeting closed at 3.30 p.m.
Following the Meeting, Colin Nicholas gave a talk on his appointment as a Carter Holt Harvey Timber Fellow at Auckland University. Colin worked with Booth Sweetman and Wolfe for thirty years, being responsible for structural and civil design and construction supervision. During the period he designed in timber, structural steel and concrete and considers himself to be a practical designer, rather than an academic or researcher. The main objectives of his appointment were to:-
· Increase the use of N.Z. wood in building construction both locally and offshore.
· Increase the number of enthusiastic and competent designers in wood.
· Extend the forefronts of knowledge in innovative structural systems and products in wood.
· Develop a comprehensive design package which would be available to practitioners in increasing their efficiencies in the design of timber structures.
Colin listed the ways in which it was hoped that these objectives could be met at Auckland and Canterbury Universities, and reported on progress to date, and aspirations for the future.
Ken McIntosh proposed a vote of thanks to Colin for his most interesting and informative talk on what is a vital section of our drive to foster the advancement of timber design. Carried unanimously
Ken also proposed a vote of thanks to MiTek for the use of their facilities and the provision of refreshments, plus the opportunity to take a tour through their factory. Carried unanimously
Confirmed as a correct record on:
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President: Ken McIntosh, McIntosh Timber Laminates, PO Box 14604, Panmure Ph.(09)273 2888
Administrator: Murray Browne, 12 Gwendoline St., Rotorua Ph/Fax (07)348 6541
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