Re: WAMUG Incorporation [was:WAMUG Meeting...]

[David Brown]

John Thompson wrote: Thanks for that Martin, that is good news.  The next issue to consider is public liability insurance if WAMUG is to continue holding periodic meetings, including the annual BBQ. John On 30/07/2010, at 9:53 PM, Martin Hill wrote: WAMUG was incorporated many moons ago, so at least that is not an issue. The Western Australian Macintosh Users’ Group for the purposes of registration as an Incorporated Body April 7th, 1987 Resolution#1/1987 -Mart The fact that WAMUG became incorporated in 1987 is probably not the last thing that needs to be noted in this regard.  The protection offered by becoming incorporated is well worthwhile, but there are some obligations in return.  A good starting point is: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/associationsguide/index.htm This has useful information, for example regarding insurance, and also points to some requirements, such as always using the full name of a society, including  "Inc." or "Incorporated". Also, any changes to the constitution must be submitted, for approval, on the appropriate form: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/PDF/Associations/AssociationsForm5.pdf and accompanied by an appropriate fee: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Associations/Fees.html Regards David Brown -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>