The Johnson Society of
Australia

President's Report
The President reported that membership was now close to 100 and growing steadily. The annual seminar had been very successful, and the newsletter had continued to be published regularly. He announced that, in accordance with the Constitution, he would be retiring at this meeting.

Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report and Financial Statement, in line with the decision to run the Society's financial year from July 1 to June 30, began with the balance as given last year at the end of August and ended with June 30 1997.
Although the Society continues to live within its means, the greatest expense, which is difficult to meet, is the production and porinting of the Annual Lecture. The Society might be forced to consider a less lavish style of production and to produced a much more limited number of our publications.
The Treasurer stated that the present annual subscription of $20 with a concession of $10, barely covers expenses and should be increased to $25 and $15 respectively.
The amount in credit for the Society at August 31, 1997 was $1583.84.
Moved by Bryan Reid, seconded by Paul brown that the Treasurer's Report be adopted. Carried.

Annual Subscriptions
Moved by Greg Veitch, seconded by Paul Tankard, that the annual subscription be increased to $25, concession $15. Carried

Office-bearers and Committee Members

Committee
With the retirement of Clive Probyn as President, two vacancies on the committee were created.
Moved by Don Dunlop, seconded by Carla Hawley that Bronwen Hickman be elected to the committee. Carried. Moved by Don Dunlop, seconded by Bronwen Hickman, that Paul Tankard be elected to the committee. Carried.

Editor
Moved by Clive Probyn, seconded by Jack Nystrom that Paul Tankard be confirmed as Editor for the Society. Carried.

President
Moved by Bryan Reid, seconded by Don Dunlop that Paul Brown be elected President. Carried.

Vice President
Moved by Clive Probyn, seconded by Greg Veitch that Kevin Hart be elected Vice-President. Carried.
Clive Probyn then vacated the chair which was resumed by Paul Brown. The official President's Tie was also exchanged.

Vote of Thanks
A vote of thanks to Clive Probyn for his term as President was proposed by Don Dunlop, seconded by Jack Nystrom, and was carried by acclamation.