ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025

Annual General Meeting News Flash, Notice & Agenda

Date: Saturday 19 July at 09h30 for 10h00
Venue: 1st Floor, Sami G Office Square, 80 Greenvale Road, Wilbart, Germiston

Included in this newsflash is the notice of the Annual General Meeting.

People wishing to attend in person must confirm to the office, but anyone may attend virtually via Teams at: http://bit.ly/46do37d

The business meeting is required by law and gives the members an opportunity to find out how the committee have managed the Organisation in the past year.

Nomination for committee members closes on 27th June and you will be able to meet the new committee at the AGM. A short financial overview can be viewed at Treasurer Report 2025

Full, certified and audited accounts will be available at the AGM, or on request.

Please complete the AGM Nomination Form and email it to headoffice@retinasa.org.za by no later than 27 June 2025

Sadly, our Chairperson Mariza Jurgens will be leaving and relocating to Poland for a few years. Her report can be viewed at Chairpersons Report. You will also meet Manny Moodley our previous chair, in his new role as CEO.

WHY ATTEND: At this meeting you will be able to meet the committee, the staff and your fellow members. You will receive a gift from Bayer and be eligible for lucky draw or Spin and Win prizes from Vision Works.

The top draw prize is one night’s accommodation for 2 including dinner, bed and breakfast at the luxury boutique hotel, The Cliffside in Johannesburg North: www.thecliffside.co.za.

After the business meeting, there will be a panel of experts to answer your questions about treatments, clinical trials, genetics, accessibility, Para Sports, lifestyle, nutrition and disability insurance.

We are thrilled that the South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) Assistive Technology Centre (ATC) will be attending. They will showcase cutting-edge assistive technologies designed to enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with visual impairment.

Featured partners of the SANCB ATC will include:

  • PDC – demonstrating the innovative SEVA AI Smart Glasses
  • AFROTECH – showcasing the advanced Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses

This is a unique opportunity to experience first-hand how artificial intelligence is being integrated into wearable technology to support persons with visual impairment.

Sanlam will also be present to provide further information on all aspects around insurance and Wills.

Numbers are limited and booking is essential. RSVP by 15 July 2025 [with number of attendees] to Natley at headoffice@retinasa.org.za or WA 0820747116.

Annual General Meeting Notice and Agenda

The Annual General Meeting of Retina South Africa will be held on Saturday 19th July 2025, at 10h00 on the first Floor, Sami G Office Square, 80 Greenvale Road, Wilbart, Germiston.

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of previous meeting Minutes 2024 National AGM
4. Treasurer Report 2025
5. Adoption of Audited Statements and appointment of Auditors
6. Chairpersons Report 2025
7. Adoption of Chairmans report
8. New office bearers
9. General
10. Close of business meeting

Panel Discussion and Lunch.

If you are unable to attend, please return your proxy vote on the proxy form.

Please email us your questions to put to the panel.