MINUTES OF GENERAL LTB MEETING

HELD AT THE SWISS CLUB

L2- 89 FLINDERS LANE, MELBOURNE

MONDAY, 5th MARCH, 2007

HOST:  ROGER MOULLET

 

Meeting opened: 18.05 hrs.

 

ATTENDEES: 20

Massimo Di Luca, Daman Shrivastav, Bernd Uber, John Sharkey, Arno Backes, Roger Moullet, Otto Meile, Manfred Hennig, Jean-Bernard Haberli, Jeremy Woods, George Kincses, Thomas Balmer, Thomas Ulrich, Nick Blackmore, Martin Probst, Mark Weatherly, Barth Ehrenfried, Stephen Mercer, Tony Rogalsky,  John Langford

 

APOLOGIES: 11

John Creegan, Tom Milligan, John Miller, George Hill, Markus Zihlmann, Robert Monteau, Jim Whelan, Andrew Youngson, Matt McBain, Andy North, Marcel Bauler.

 

(1)            WELCOME/APOLOGIES/INTRODUCE GUESTS:

President welcomed members and asked if there were any further apologies to those already submitted.  The President advised that there were no Guests for the meeting, but there were four Guests for Dinner – Bill Denman (Patties Pies), Manny Marinopoulos (Red Coral Seafood) and his two sons.

 

(2)            MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES & FEBRUARY MINUTES APPROVAL:

Bernd Uber raised a concern regarding the legality under the Constitution of the decision made at the February meeting of the changing of a minuted decision that there would be a 10 year medal.  This had been changed at an ordinary meeting to a larger 10 year pin with bar.  Bernd believes that under the Constitution the decision to rescind a previously passed and seconded motion can only be made at an extraordinary general meeting. 

 

After discussion the President advised he did not see there was any problem and the acceptance of the Minutes was proposed by Barth Ehrenfried and seconded by Otto Meile.

 

(3)            CORRESPONDENCE IN & OUT:

            IN -

1. Ronnie McKnight

2. Primo Smallgoods re sponsorship

3. George Hill re progress of the web site.

 

 

 

OUT –

1. Natalie O’Brian re the Pro Am

2. Mary Stewart, Melbourne Market Authority re assistance at Good Food Show

 

 

(4)        NEW MEMBERS APPLICATIONS & UP-DATE:

President presented the new application form for both members and associate members. Form were approved unanimously

New Member Applications – none.

New Associate Member Applications –

Patties Pies – Bill Denman

Red Coral Seafood – Manny Marinopoulos.

Approaches have been made by:

Fosters, Borthwick Food, Australian Herb & Fruit, Australian Food Institute, City Fresh.

 

(5)            TREASURER’S YEAR TO DATE FINANCIAL UP-DATE:

Treasurer advised that the Club had $27,500 in the Bank.

He further advised that both our Liability Insurance and George Hill had been paid.

12 Associate Members have paid.

5 members are still to renew their membership.

The President advised that following a number of requests, LTB is considering to accept Amex card.

There was a discussion regarding the status of Pioneers and their fees, if any.

This matter has been held over to the next meeting. MDL to evaluate and submit a recommendation.

 

(6)        LTB SUB-COMMITTEEES UP-DATE:

            Sponsors Committee

Spokesperson Otto Meile announced that the committee had had its first meeting.  Otto reminded every member that they need to take some responsibility for obtaining new sponsors under the new system.

 

Toolangi Picnic Day – Sunday 18th March

Manfred advised that everything was in place for the Picnic.

Wine would be on sale by Healesville Cellars.

Entertainment would be provided by Irwin Kaneval and a local band from Hurstbridge called One Lane Bridge. 

Members will need to bring their own chairs, salads and sweets and everything else will be provided.  The children should bring their footballs, soccer balls etc. and the golf ‘nearest the pin’ competition will be on again.

 

Field Trip – Port Lincoln, April

Frank advised that this could not be organised at this time but may be possible at a later date.

 

LTB Awards for Excellence – 9th May

The President advised that all the relevant information would be sent to 25 TAFEs, 145 hotels and restaurants and 250 via e-mail by Friday 9th March.

 

 

 

 

 

Award Night Cocktail & Pioneers Nomination – 9th May

The Awards Night & Pioneers Presentation will be held at the Hilton on Park.

The President announced a second sponsor for the event, which is Primo Smallgoods who have donated $1,000.  Melbourne Market Authority will continue to donate the first prize of $5,000.   Tony Rogalsky would also like to be able to offer a third prize and if anyone can assist, would they please contact Tony or Massimo.

 

The President advised that three nominations had been received for consideration as a Pioneer.  They are – Patrick Biddelcome, Manfred Henning and Ernst Stuhler. Presentation to be held next meeting.

A decision needs to be made as to how many Pioneers are to be inducted for the year.

A new award has been considered for suppliers, associate members, companies, associations that have made a relevant contribution to our industry. MDL following several verbal recommendations would introduce Jim Anassis. We need to consider a suitable title for this award.  

 

Gala Dinner – August

The President advised that in needing to hold a bigger Gala Dinner there were less venues available.  Therefore the venue is still up for consideration. 

The President and John Sharkey have had a meeting with the Management of the Marriner Regent Theatre and it was felt that this venue would be suitable. 

The Management were keen to have the function there and were very positive in their approach if the price met the budget.

 

As yet the LTB has received no feedback from Crown Casino. 

 

The President advised that he was considering a totally different theme for this year’s Gala Dinner which would take on the theme based on the ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’

television program.

 

(7)        LTB New Associate Member Up-Date:

            Introducing Samantha Bowles –

Samantha Bowles who was introduced by Frank Burger, as a person with an extensive marketing background may be able to assist in attracting several new sponsors.  The President suggested that LTB employ Samantha to contact up to 130 companies with membership offer.  The cost required would be 10 hours per week @ $33.00 ph and employed on a six weeks basis.  In addition LTB would also be responsible for paying for a phone and phone card.  President moved a motion to employ Samantha Bowles for the initial six week period.  This motion was seconded by Thomas Ulrich and passed unanimously.

 

 (8)            CULINARY PRO AM COMPETITION 2007 – 24TH/25TH  MARCH UP-DATE:

The President advised that during the previous week an unpleasant situation had arisen regarding the Pro Am Competition.  The Pro Am Competition is the combined venture of three Associations – the LTB, ACF, and ACDF.  Each year one of these Associations is nominated to manage the event which works on a rotational basis.  This year it was the responsibility of the ACF who at a very late stage advised that they were struggling to get the necessary sponsorship to run this year’s Competition.  The funds required to run the Competition are $24,000.00.  Given that the funds committed fell well short of what was required, the recommendation of the three Associations was not to hold the Competition this year.  Obviously neither the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Committee nor the Melbourne Arts Centre are very happy with this decision.  The final outcome will depend on a meeting scheduled with Carol Rothschild but unless there is some way of covering the shortfall of $12,000 the Pro Am will not be held this year.

 

 

 

(9)        LTB – VICTORIAN CHAPTER 10 YEAR LARGE PIN WITH BAR:

Bernd Uber tabled a picture of the badge options and advised that the die cost would be $125.00 and that each badge will cost $4.25.   If we require a bigger badge the cost would still be under $5.00.  It was decided that the badge would need to be bigger, and the recommended size was the same size as the $1.00 coin

 

(10)            NAME TAG FOR ALL MEMBERS – SECRETARY TO MANAGE THE ISSUE & COLLECTION AFTER MEETINGS:

Bernd Uber advised that these badges would cost $7.50. All members are issued with a name badge upon joining and it is their responsibility to bring it to every meeting.  Generic plastic name badges will also be available for those members who forgot their badge.  The responsibility for the issue and collection of these generic badges would be handled by Mark Weatherley.

 

Bernd Uber asked that the Secretary contact all members to ascertain who has not been issued with a name badge so that these can be produced.

 

(11)      NEW BUSINESS:

            None.

 

(12)      AROUND THE TABLE:

            Roger Moullet advised that Herman Schneider’s wife had died and suggested that the LTB should send a condolence card.

 

            Mark Weatherley advised that Willie from Chefs on the Run had indicated he wanted to become an Associate Member.

 

            Bernd Uber advised the members that there was an article in Open House that they should all read.  He also advised that Klaus Lemm had been accepted as a member of the ACDF.

 

            Manfred Hennig re from Urs Besmer email from Hong Kong reference Guest Chef

 

            No further items were raised by the members.

 

 

(15)      NEXT MEETING:

            Will be held on Monday, 2nd April 2007 at 18.30 hrs. at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, hosted by Frank Burger.

 

(16)      MEETING CLOSED AT: 2000 hrs.