THE COMMITTEE
The University of Ballarat Pipe Band (Inc) is an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 in the State of Victoria, Australia. As such, it is a distinct legal entity that continues to exist, regardless of changes to its membership. The organisation is run by a Committee which elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee meets monthly to transact the business and manage the affairs of the Pipe Band.
2011-2012 Committee
President & Drum Major: Tim Bodey
Senior Vice President: Alastair Reed
Junior Vice President:
Stephen Matthews
Secretary: Michelle Bodey
Treasurer: Vicki Roberts
Pipe Major: Scott Nicolson
Drum Major: Chris Cannan
Custodian: Les Hardy
Band Contest Representative: Brian Ryan
Committee Members:
Sue Brant
Ian Ives
Neil Macdonald
Tegan Willey
As an incorporated association, the University of Ballarat Pipe Band (Inc) and its members enjoy the following benefits:
- Protection of the members and Committee members against personal liability for debts or other legal obligations of the Pipe Band
- The ability to accept gifts or bequests
- Greater eligibility to apply for grants
- Greater certainty and acceptability for suppliers of goods and services to the Pipe Band, and for any other potential contracting parties
- The ability to buy and sell property in the name of the Pipe Band
- The ability to invest and borrow money
- The ability to conduct legal actions in the name of the Pipe Band
