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Vision
Adapting for the Future
BY NEIL WYKES OAM AND DEBBIE MILLS
Dear Members, We have great pleasure in presenting this year’s Heritage Awards. The entries were of an exceptionally high standard and remind us that there’s much to appreciate, acknowledge and celebrate. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all entrants.
We’d like also to say a big ‘thank you’ to our donors and volunteers. Your ongoing support is vital to protecting – and discovering – our precious heritage. Without you, we would not have recovered a valuable 400-year-old Dutch master painting. In this issue, we share how this remarkable artwork was found and restored.
It has been decades since the National Trust (NSW) Rules were comprehensively reviewed. Technology, the pandemic and other factors have changed the way the world works.
Thank you to all the members who participated in the Rules review. The revised National Trust (NSW) Rules can be viewed online at nationaltrust.org.au/nsw/rules and will be tabled at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting for members’ approval.
The revised Rules will allow the National Trust to adapt and thrive well into the future. We encourage members to attend the meeting on 20 August 2022 and adopt the revised Rules.
Best wishes,
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
Saturday 20 August 2022, 3:30pm – 4:30pm S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney Arrive early for a special viewing of the original 1960s AMP building architectural model in the Annie Wyatt Room. The EGM will be followed by drinks and canapes. Please RSVP online via egm.eventbrite.com.au We look forward to seeing you there.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2022
Nominations are invited for election to the National Trust of Australia (NSW) Board of Directors. Candidates must be members, eligible to serve as a Director, meet the legal obligations and be nominated by two members. The role provides sound governance and upholds the organisation’s vision, mission and sustainability. For an information pack please contact Soma Somavarman (ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or (02) 9258 0152). Nominations are in writing to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by 5pm, Friday 9 September 2022.
AGM – MOTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
Members are welcome to submit motions in writing to the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by Saturday 15 October 2022. Motions must include your signature, full name, membership number and be seconded by another member. Other matters for discussion must be in writing, signed by the member submitting, and received by the National Trust (NSW), GPO Box 518, Sydney NSW 2001 by Friday 19 November 2022. Please contact Soma Somavarman (ssomavarman@nationaltrust.com.au or 02 9258 0152).
NATIONAL TRUST HONOURS
Members and staff are invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Awards to the Trust Honours Committee by Friday 26 August 2022. Details online at nationaltrust.org.au/honours-nominationnsw
SAVE THE DATE
NATIONAL TRUST (NSW) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 26 November 2022, 3.30pm – 5pm S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Millers Point, Sydney
