The Glebe Society
Bernard Smith Honoured by the Release of New Books
Posted on 5th July 2016
Bernard Smith, the ‘founding father’ of the Glebe Society, is being honoured this month by the release of a new biography and collection of essays.
Now Showing – The Glebe Society on YouTube
Posted on 23rd December 2015
The Glebe Society’s channel has been launched on YouTube. If you have any videos that we could upload, any suggestions of videos to add to to our playlists, or audio material or photos that could be compiled into slideshow videos, do let us know.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2014-2015
Posted on 29th August 2015
The Communications Subcommittee coordinates and oversees the various communication activities of the Glebe Society including the Bulletin, websites and social media (such as Facebook and Twitter).
Environment Policy 2015
Posted on 12th April 2015
The Constitution of the Glebe Society includes amongst its objects to improve the amenity of Glebe by making Glebe a cleaner and healthier environment and to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe.
In keeping with these objects, the Glebe Society is committed to improving, preserving and enhancing the following aspects of the natural environment.
Planning Policy 2014
Posted on 8th September 2014
The Society’s constitution includes the following in its objectives opposing (by lawful means) development detrimental to heritage values or contrary to community interests and to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe, and to encourage sound town planning, architectural and conservation practices.
Bulletin Editorial Policy
Posted on 15th August 2014
The role of The Glebe Society Bulletin is to act as a primary means of communication with the membership and others by publishing: news about the activities of the Society, the Society’s views on issues of the day, which usually will be published as articles by the President, or relevant sub-committee convenor; news and notices about other events that are relevant to the aims and objectives of the Society, the views of members on issues of the day, usually as letters to the editor, and material submitted by other members of the community
Subcommittee Financial Arrangement Policy
Posted on 15th August 2014
Subcommittees may spend and raise money only with the express approval of the Management Committee. When planning a project which may involve expenditure of Glebe Society funds the subcommittee should estimate the approximate amount involved as early as possible and seek Management Committee approval in principle.
Auspicing policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
Auspicing, which refers to an arrangement whereby an unincorporated organisation or group of organisations seeks the Society’s support in applying for a grant from an organisation that will only make grants to incorporated bodies, may be authorised by the Management Committee.
The Society will only agree to auspice a grant application if it is an active participant in the activity for which the grant is sought. When the Society agrees to auspice a grant application it is responsible to ensure the grant money is spent and accounted for properly.
Advertising Policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
This policy covers all Glebe Society publications (including printed and electronic versions of the Bulletin, the Glebe Society website and social media). This policy should be read in conjunction with the Society’s Bulletin editorial policy and website editorial policy.
Delegation of Authority Policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
This policy sets out how subcommittees are formed and delegations assigned. By mandating an annual renewal and formal statements of what subcommittees do, we impose some discipline and some reflection on our subcommittee’s activities – which is where most of the Society’s work is done.
Annual General Meeting of The Glebe Society
Posted on 15th July 2014
The Annual General Meeting of The Glebe Society will be held at the Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Road, Glebe, on Sunday 31st August 2014, from 11.00 am till 1pm. All members are invited. The following Notices for the Annual General Meeting are now available: Invitation to all members to attend the 2014 AGM […]
Heritage Policies
Posted on 1st June 2009
The Glebe Society’s constitution includes opposing developments detrimental to our heritage conservation values, preserving and enhancing the natural and architectural character of Glebe by encouraging the protection of heritage in town planning, architectural and conservation practices, promoting an interest in heritage conservation and appropriate maintenance practices, and stimulating interest in the historical character of Glebe by encouraging research into the history of the area.
Bays and Foreshores Policy
Posted on 18th June 2003
This policy has been developed to provide The Glebe Society Incorporated with a single mechanism for responding to proposed developments/activities on the bays, on the adjacent foreshores in Glebe, and on foreshores outside Glebe but which impact on Glebe.
Events Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
A significant way the Glebe Society promotes the objects of its Constitution is by organising a variety of events and activities throughout the year. A number are free and open to the wider community. However most are fee paying functions that raise funds to ensure the financial viability of the Society.
Management of Assets Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
The Asset Management Policy covers all fixed and intangible assets owned by The Glebe Society. It covers the full life of the asset including acquisition, depreciation, enhancement & modification and disposal.
Donation-Financial Assistance Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
From time to time the Society receives requests for financial assistance from individuals or other Organisations.
Report of Annual General Meeting 2013
Posted on 2nd September 2013
About 40 members attended the Glebe Society’s AGM on Sunday 25 August, in the beautifully renovated Glebe Town Hall. They were welcomed by our President, John Gray, who pointed out that the meetings in 1969 which led to the establishment of the Glebe Society were also held in our Town Hall.
Jan Craney awarded Glebe Society Commendation
Posted on 31st August 2013
Jan Craney was awarded a Glebe Society Commendation at the 2013 annual general meeting.
AGM of The Glebe Society – 25th August
Posted on 1st July 2013
Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at the Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Road, Glebe, Sunday 25th August from 11.00 am till 1.00 pm. In addition to the usual business activities of the AGM, we are pleased to announce that there will be an address by Corinne Fisher (Better Planning Network) has accepted our invitation to speak to members following the conclusion of the formal agenda. Her topic will be ‘Fighting for Community Influence’.
Cheque Signing and Internet Payment policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments must be signed by any two members of the committee or employees of the Society, being members or employees authorized to do so by the committee.
President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 28th August 2010
Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.
Annual General Meeting – 29th August 2010
Posted on 12th August 2010
The Annual General Meeting of the Glebe Society will be held at Benledi (next to the Library in Glebe Point Road) at 11am on Sunday, 29 August. The formal proceedings will be followed by a guest speaker and light refreshments. All members welcome! The Guest Speaker will be Dr Stewart Condon, Medecins sans Frontieres.
Glebe Society AGM – Honorary Life Memberships awarded – 30th August 2009
Posted on 2nd September 2009
The 40th AGM of The Glebe Society Inc. was held on Saturday 30th August at Benledi. It was very well attended – in fact the meeting room was filled to capacity. One of the highlights of the meeting was the awarding of Honorary Life Memberships to two members, Liz Simpson-Booker and Eric Sandblom, as well as a Glebe Society Commendation to Bobbie Burke.
Glebe Society Annual General Meeting – 30th August 2009
Posted on 23rd August 2009
The Glebe Society’s annual general meeting will be held at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road (next to the Library), on Sunday 30 August 2009 at 11 am. Follow this link to read the agenda.
Reimbursement Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
Under certain conditions, a payment may be made to a member of the Society for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Society, for any service rendered to the Society in a professional or technical capacity or as an employee of the Society,
Glebe Society Management Committee meeting
Posted on 24th February 2009
At the Old fire Station, Mitchell Street, GLEBE
Logo and Colours
Posted on 1st July 2013
Click here for the logo and a sample of colours used on Glebe Society documents
