CAPE ASTROLOGY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, 28th APRIL 2009 7.30pm for 8.00pm With DR ARTHUR SELTZER ‘MEDIEVAL MAGIC AND ASTROLOGY IN THE KABBALAH’ TO BE HELD AT ERIN HALL, RONDEBOSCH Dear Members and Friends of the CAA, The current Committee is no longer able to continue to provide a host of interesting and varied speakers that has sufficient appeal to draw members past and present, visitors or for members to renew their membership. The objectives of 2007 and 2008 to increase our member base and gain members through the general public by offering a variety of astrology to the astro community and the public, has not been achieved. Lack of support by members’ lack of renewal is evident and therefore the current committee would like to stand down to make way for fresh blood that may successfully take the association forward. We believe that a brand new committee can inject more enthusiasm all round – for speakers and potential visitors and members alike. Whilst it is the new committee’s purpose to form their own aims and objectives, the present committee have identified several problem areas that inhibit the growth and progress of the Association. Venue, subscription rates, library, dilutions of support (lack of teachers to encourage membership), current web site, limited advertising/editorial publicity. The CAA has never had a Constitution - this should be amended as soon as possible and a basic Constitution drawn up. Venue: The current venue of Novalis hasn’t been popular, is expensive when attendance is low, not suited to winter months and chosen as they were able to house our library, yet same is not easily accessible to use. Subscription rates are low (R195pa) – perhaps too low for ‘members’ to place real value to attend or contribute. Library: consists of 50- 60% of modern astrology books, another 10% of books have not been taken-out/read for more than 5 years, approx 5% of books are ‘outstanding’ – not returned (notwithstanding that there has been no library for many months). Old Mountain Astrologer Magazines, dating as far back as 96/97 have been on sale for R5 but the remainder are bulky and also taking up space. Old cassette tapes have been discarded or handed out. The Library is currently at Novalis and we can remove and arrange a sale date if this is agreed by the future committee. The Library is also a problem relating to a venue that can 'permanently' house it. Web site: Is not updated regularly because we have only one or two contributors, despite appeals for members to write. We suggest a dedicated techno boffin to run an interactive site. Dilution of support: Teachers don’t encourage students to join as in the past. Limited advertising/editorial: Expensive – and no dedicated committee member to pursue. (Currently monthly ad in Link-Up Western Cape and Yellow pages/white pages Western Cape telephone directory – approx. R250 p.m.) General Aims & Objectives for 2009/10: The out going committee suggests the following alternatives, open for discussion, comments and recommendations at the AGM: Venue: Flexible or different venue for quarterly (4) annual meetings, therefore dispose of the current library – through sales – 1st option to members and then the general public; Have members pay a small fee for quality speakers (R25) – and to share the door takings with speakers. Non members pay R50; Intersperse meetings with more informal get togethers at members’ homes for chart discussion/mystery charts/book club, etc; Hold two special astro dinner evenings at the Solstices. Agenda of AGM 1) To discuss the Committee letter and form General Aims and Objectives 2009/10, in group discussion; 2) Current financials available; 3)To take nominations for a new committee in the following suggested positions – but extra members or doubling up of duties possible. Positions: Head/chair – coordinates committee meetings/opens and closes monthly meets/co-arranger of speakers/handles apologies/co-ordination/confirmation; Treasurer: Banking/reimbursing and payments/annual financials; Secretary: Minutes of committee meetings & monthly meetings; Research & Development of Astrology: (local/SA & International) ie. who is doing what in astrology, conferences/workshops/ news/new findings/old findings coming to light; Publicity & Promotions: free and paid for newspapers/local mags to work alongside; Web page manager with Lucille or take over from Lucille – for updates on web pages; Catering Liaison depending on event/co ordination with ‘hostess and venue. 4) Speaker - Dr Arthur Seltzer giving us a talk on MEDIEVAL MAGIC AND ASTROLOGY IN THE KABBALAH. 
The current committee hereby tender their notice, effective at the next meeting (end of May meeting will be the new financial year) – allowing the month of May to hand over to the new committee. Failing a new committee to take up 'office' - the CAA will go on hold and no further meetings will take place. Yours sincerely,
Ilona Thorndike Cheryl Hill Terry Levin Fiona Scott Hayward Sue Amery
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