Sue, part 3 division 1 refers to the control body and not the board.
Same as your transitional provisions. Former = GRA, new = GQL.
As it says in provisions - New control bodies are legal successor of former boards.
We now have a company and not a board as the control body.

As to board meetings
18.3
Questions decided by majority
Subject to this Constitution, questions arising at any meeting of the Board will be decided by a majority of votes, and a determination by a majority of the members of the Board is a determination of the Board

Where did i say they are entitled to vote at a board meeting. I was refering to the board meeting to conduct their business, which is to handle the affairs of the company, GQL.

Agreed but there are only certain matters that can be voted on at a General Meeting:-

a motion to remove a Class A Member;
a motion to increase the remuneration of Directors;
a resolution to amend the Constitution;
the election or removal of Directors;
a resolution to increase the Directors’ remuneration

Well Sue, this is where it is wrong. If the rep from North Qld moved a motion for a resolution and his fellow reps agreed not to close McKay, then that resolution wouldve been tabled under rule 11.3 (b) (ii). And both voting rights apply. Their involvement as member representatives having authority are being withheld. I believe you are refering to class A and or B voting rights.

Is that clear.

There is no such thing as a company meeting of members, there are only Directors Meetings attended by Directors of the Company and General Meetings attended by Class A and Class B Members.

The company meets for the annual general meeting and general meetings, or is supposed to.

ps, im not argueing either, just wondering why i am accused of defamation when questioning the operation of GQL and their meetings with little or no member participation.

If they tell you they can vote on issues such as the closure of clubs, introduction of FOL etc then ask them why they have not called a General Meeting to vote on same.

But if they tell you they can only vote on certain things as I have posted then you should consider the matter closed.

The Telephone No for the member rep is available on their website.

Dan hollywood wrote:

Sue you were wrong about the one vote each episode and could say you're wrong again now..

No I wasn't wrong Dan but I did agree to disagree.

Yes you were wrong, the vote was not counted how you explained it should happen.

This article was on the queensland greyhound website.

14 Oct, 2009.
GREYHOUNDS Queensland has approved funding for an upgrade of the lure system at the Bundaberg track.
The club in recent times has experienced mechanical problems with the system which currently operates under the Bramich system.
Replacement parts for this lure system no longer are available.
GQL will provide a new running rail, rail posts and installation of a cable lure system similar to that used at both Albion Park and Ipswich.
Work is expected to start late in November and take two weeks to complete.
Unfortunately two race meetings are expected to be lost in this time.
GQL and the club will look to reschedule these meetings before June 30, 2010.
A replacement set of starting boxes will also be installed for the 550m point during the upgrade.END

Great to see some money put into the bundaberg track. Being a country track, i am sure the new lure and starting boxes will be appreciated. These funds used at the track will also give the members some confidence in the future of greyhound racing in Bundaberg. Great Positive move for the future of Greyhound racing in QLD.

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Letter to
the Editor
Dear Sir,
A few of my thoughts on Brisbane
racing as I’m very close to pulling the pin.
Give all trainers at meetings two
plastic muzzles each or send out $40 and
set a date for the introduction of plastic
muzzles on race day. Hence no more dogs
getting spiked on the lure.
Reintroduce weekend racing like
every other state then more dogs can race
twice a week. People who work during the
week can go to the meeting with their kids.
We will be able to retrieve our lost meeting
as you would find a lot more nominations.
Also Sky show us South Africa and
New Zealand racing. They should consider
their local product as one day the way
things are going there will be no
greyhounds left in Queensland.
Albion should have 11 races on race
day as they have the kennel space until
weekend racing starts otherwise the 70
odd dogs that can’t get a start each week
will find themselves at the blood bank.
Prizemoney has not kept pace with
inflation as 17 years ago at Beenleigh, a
Class 3 track, we were racing for $600 a
win. To close a meeting to increase
prizemoney is not the answer.
As the allocation from the TAB is due
in a couple of years, we should be lobbying
yesterday for a better %, plus back pay
for the millions and millions we have
missed out on over the years otherwise
the horses and trots will just stand all over
us as they have done before and are still
doing.
Look at the laying of little gravel from
the car park at Albion to the kennels.
Horses have shoes, dogs don’t.
What of the closure of the four southeast
tracks. I figured less overheads, rent,
wages etc will result in more prizemoney
as all under one roof. Somehow I figured
wrong.
What did happen though was an exodus
of people from the industry like Vic
Sorrenson, John Thompson, Byron Miller,
Gavin Lowe, Reg Kay, Sarah Pringle (I
won’t go on as this is a letter not a book)
moved to Casino way for better prizemoney
and unplaced monies. Somehow I missed
the boat as I’m too old to move now.
The way we are losing racetracks,
meetings, trainers, owners, in a few years
time in Queensland it will be the last one
on the track please turn the lights out

1. Sending my dogs to Victoria. The GRV only seemed to be going forward, from strength to strength.It makes little difference watching on Sky if they're racing in Qld or Vic. Also the way they treat particapants. I get the feeling I'm a nuisance.

2. Race horses instead. You can buy a share in a thoroughbred that is well bred and trained by an established city trainer for the same rate as buying a well bred pup, having it reared, broken in, ready to race.

And I'm reasonably well heeled and an active participant in this great sport.

No wonder there are bugger all young owners or trainers coming through in QLD.

I do really think Mayor Pisasale should do a bit of research before shooting his mouth off and the same goes for Paul Dolan before he publishes it.

If Mayor Pisasale had spoken to his council or the Committee of the Ipswich Club or even his own brother in law who is a member of the Board he would know that the future of the Ipswich track has been discussed between all parties and what he has stated is a load of uneducated rot.

Sue Burley wrote:

Did you ever own or race dogs in Qld Terry? How many, how often? And acually there are many young owners and trainers coming through in Qld. I do really think Mayor Pisasale should do a bit of research before shooting his mouth off and the same goes for Paul Dolan before he publishes it. If Mayor Pisasale had spoken to his council or the Committee of the Ipswich Club or even his own brother in law who is a member of the Board he would know that the future of the Ipswich track has been discussed between all parties and what he has stated is a load of uneducated rot.