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17 April 2025

Addendum to Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

Retirees WA Inc (RWA) refers to RWA’s Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting dated 11 April 2025 (Notice of Meeting), related to RWA’s proposed Special General Meeting to be held on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at the Tuart Hill Branch premises at 10.30am at Osborne Park Community Centre, Community Hall, 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill.

The Board of RWA has determined to issue this addendum to the Notice of Meeting (Addendum). This Addendum forms part of the Notice of Meeting. Unless otherwise indicated, defined terms in this Addendum have the same meaning as given to those terms in the Notice of Meeting.

RWA confirms that in issuing this Addendum there is no change to the time and date of the Meeting, being Thursday, 29 May 2025 at the Tuart Hill Branch premises at 10.30am at Osborne Park Community Centre, Community Hall, 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill.

This Addendum is issued to provide amended disclosure, being that the proposed remuneration package figures quoted for all Board members are exclusive (not inclusive) of statutory superannuation. As such, the proposed motions are amended to include the words “(exclusive of statutory superannuation)” as follows:

Motion:

Moved:                                                           Seconded:

“The President of Retirees WA Inc receive an annual remuneration package of $20,000 per annum (exclusive of statutory superannuation).”

Motion:

Moved:                                                           Seconded:

“The Vice President of Retirees WA Inc receive an annual remuneration package of $12,000 per annum (exclusive of statutory superannuation).”

Motion:

Moved:                                                           Seconded:

“Each generally-elected Board Member, being a member of Retirees WA Inc, receive an annual remuneration package of $10,000 per annum (exclusive of statutory superannuation).”

Motion:

Moved:                                                           Seconded:

“Each independent Board Member, not being a member of Retirees WA Inc, receive an annual remuneration package of $10,000 per annum and additional compensation for their specialized role up to $15,000 extra per annum (exclusive of statutory superannuation).”

We would be grateful if members actively show their support by taking part in and attending the meeting.

Do give me a call if you need further information.

Regards

Henrietta de Sa BA Hons MA

CEO

 

11 April 2025

Dear Members

Retirees WA Inc is holding an Extraordinary Meeting on 29 May 2025 at the Tuart Hill Branch premises at 10.30am at Osborne Park Community Centre, Community Hall, 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill.

Retirees WA (Inc) is a not-for-profit organization registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and governed by the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 in Western Australia. The organization manages 18 retirements villages (290 units), two Aged Care facilities, a funeral fund, a social club, and a bus, with a consolidated turnover exceeding $25 million.

In recent months, Retirees WA Inc has been working closely with the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) in relation to its requirements and recommendations. DEMIRS is the department that is responsible for overseeing incorporated associations such as Retirees WA. In particular, in line with DEMIRS’ requirements and recommendations:

· Retirees WA has appointed Henrietta de Sa as Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Kruger as Chief Financial Officer.

· The Membership approved various changes to the constitution at the AGM held in October 2024.

· Following the changes to the Constitution, four Independent Board members specialised in their respective fields have joined the Retirees WA Board.

· The Board has since appointed various Subcommittees to help with better governance of the organisation. They are:

• Disputes Committee;
• Funeral Fund Committee;
• Audit Committee;
• Remuneration Committee; and
• Disciplinary Panel.

 

· Retirees WA has executed a Funeral Fund Trust Deed and Funeral Fund Deed Poll to better safeguard the monies of our members and Retirees WA’s responsibility to ensure that all Funeral Fund contracts are honoured.

The Executives, the Office Holders and rest of the Board members have been working tirelessly, giving a lot of their time in helping Retirees WA achieve its goals. We have various litigation matters on foot and our Disputes committee is working hard to investigate and resolve the issues.

Being on the Board in a voluntary capacity, the generally-elected Board members only receive out-of-pocket expenses relating to travel in performing their duty as a Board member. The Independent Board Members currently receive nothing, however their involvement is on the understanding that their roles will be remunerated. The proposed remuneration for all Board members, subject to signing their proposed Board member engagement agreements, is as follows:

1. President: $20,000 per annum

2. Vice-President: $12,000 per annum

3. Other Board Members: $10,000 per annum

4. Additional compensation for specialized roles: up to $15,000 extra per annum.

 

In accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 Division 2 Clause 1, Retirees WA Inc would like to put the following motions to the Membership for approval.

Motion:

Moved:                                                                                            Seconded:

“The President of Retirees WA Inc receive an annual remuneration package of $20,000 per annum.”

Motion:

Moved:                                                                                            Seconded:

“The Vice President of Retirees WA Inc receive an annual remuneration package of $12,000 per annum.”

Motion:

Moved:                                                                                            Seconded:

“Each generally-elected Board Member, being a member of Retirees WA Inc, receive an annual remuneration package of $10,000 per annum.”

Motion:

Moved:                                                                                            Seconded:

“Each independent Board Member, not being a member of Retirees WA Inc, receive an annual remuneration package of $10,000 per annum and additional compensation for their specialized role up to $15,000 extra per annum.”

 

On approval by the Membership, the following will then take place:

· Annual Review Process: Set up an annual review mechanism to assess and adjust the remuneration package as needed.

· Transparency Measures: Ensure the remuneration is disclosed in annual reports and the financial statements, as required by ACNC.

· Individual Board Member Agreement: Develop and implement a contract for each Board Member to sign, outlining their responsibilities and the agreed remuneration.

 

We would be grateful if members actively show their support by taking part in and attending the meeting.

Do give me a call if you need further information.

Regards

Henrietta de Sa BA Hons MA

CEO

 

3 April 2025

Dear Members and Residents of Retirees WA Inc

I would like to inform you that Lois Jones has resigned as President of Retirees WA Inc.

Lois has served in this role since 2019 and has been a member of the Board since 2011. We deeply appreciate the leadership and dedication demonstrated throughout her tenure. Her contributions have significantly advanced the mission and goals of our organization.

Lois has very kindly agreed to help with the branches of the organisation and will report to the CEO.

The Board has convened to discuss the succession plan and will ensure a smooth transition of leadership. In accordance with our constitution, Candessa Ashbury, will assume the responsibilities of the President until a permanent successor is appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Danuta Newman has been appointed as Vice President.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Retirees WA Inc are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Kruger as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He brings with him a wealth of experience in financial management and strategic planning. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our financial strategies and work towards our mission.

Andrew will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our organisation, including budget management, financial reporting and Aged Care compliance.

We are confident that his leadership will enhance our financial stewardship and support our continued growth.

We look forward to the positive impact Andrew, Candessa and Danuta will undoubtedly have on our community.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Regards

Henrietta de Sa BA Hons MA

CEO