GEELONG NATURALIST Vol. 37 No. 1 May 2001 7 
THE GEELONG FIELD NATURALISTS’ CLUB INCORPORATED 
REG’D No. A0013708R 
TREASURER’S REPORT 2000/2001 
MEMBERSHIP 
This year we were again able to maintain our numbers. At the end of the Financial Year, we had 188 membership units. 10 
members did not renew their subscriptions, but this was offset by the fact that we welcomed 10 new members, already the change 
of location to Clairvaux has had positive results. 
INCOME 
e Our main source of income was from subscriptions totalling $5,515.00 compared with $4,912.00 last year. 
e A Grant of $12,000.00 was received from Parks Victoria for the Ted Errey Nature Circuit in the Brisbane Ranges. 
e The first instalment of $1,500.00 for signage at Jerringot was received from the Corangamite Catchment Authority (CCMA). 
e An amount of $770.00 was also received from the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) for the Annual Snipefest held at Jerringot. 
We are grateful to these organisations for their support. 
e Members of the Club have taken part in Bird Counts as part of the Barwon River Survey being conducted by CCMA. So far, the 
Club has received payments totalling $2,400.00, and we take this opportunity of thanking those Members who have been 
involved. 
e A bequest of $1,000.00 was received from the Estate of the late Mrs Campbell, a former Member and great supporter of the 
Club. 
e The March Campout held last year and organised by Dr Dick Southcombe, raised $869.20. 
e Bank Interest received from the ANZ Common Fund V2 Plus Account amounted to $1,074.27, compared to $385.89 last year. 
EXPENDITURE 
This year our expenses were much heavier than usual. 
e Postage totalled $1,063.63 compared with $669.44 last year. 
e Repairs and maintenance of equipment cost $777.41 compared to $77.60 last year. 
e Library purchases amounted to $936.00 including $869 for four volumes of The Flora of Victoria. 
e Fifteen Elliott Mammal Traps were purchased at a cost of $401.10. 
Both of these major purchases were part of our Capital Expenditure budget outlined last year. 
The main items of Recurrent Expenditure were 
$2,130.00 for printing of the Geelong Naturalist, 
$861 for Hall rental, and 
$441.25 for Insurance premiums. 
The first payment of $2,900.00 was made towards the Ted Errey Nature Circuit. 
Last year, a grant of $3,000.00 was received from the CoGG under the ‘Adopt a Park Scheme’ for Seaview Park. So far 
$2,250.91 has been spent. 
FUTURE EXPENDITURE 
Following the move to Clairvaux, an additional amount of $600.00 per annum will need to be financed. There have also been 
increases in Postage rates and Public Liability Insurance. 
The Committee has recommended and the March General Meeting approved an increase of $2.00 per annum in rnost categories of 
subscriptions. These have been set as follows: 
(including Geelong Naturalist $41.00 
Ordinary Member (including Geelong Naturalist) 31.00 
Joint/Family Member (including Geelong Naturalist) 41.00 
Junior/Student (under 18 | (including Geelong Naturalist) 7.00 
ears 
Corporate Member including Geelong Naturalist 36.00 
Subscription Geelong Naturalist only 26.00 
2000 Geelong Bird Report 5.00 
2000 Geelong Bird Report if posted 6.00 
Once again, | express my thanks to all who have assisted me throughout the year. To the Organisations providing Grants and those 
Members who made donations. 
Ray Baverstock 
Hon. Treasurer 
