2026 Annual General Meeting

We welcome members to join us for our Annual General Meeting, followed by an informal dinner and drinks. All Members welcome - RSVP essential.

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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting for The Mathematical Association of Victoria will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday 20th May, 2026
Location: Koori Heritage Trust  | Federation Square, Melbourne

Annual General Meeting Agenda:

• Welcome
• Minutes from previous meeting
• Annual Report including President's Report 
• 2026 Financial Reports 
• Amendments to constitution
• Announcement of appointed Directors 
• Thank you to retiring Directors
• Post AGM drinks and dinner, held at Transport Pulic Bar

All members and interested parties welcome

All documentation to be circulated in late April.

RSVP through the event page here RSVPs close 12th  May, 2026.

Please email Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu to arrange a proxy vote.

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In accordance with Clause 35.4 of Constitution of The Mathematical Association of Victoria nominations are hereby called for membership of the Board of The Mathematical Association of Victoria for the period May 2026 to May 2028.

Skills and attributes

MAV directors play an active and visible leadership role in the education sector. All potential directors should be able to demonstrate leadership, integrity, interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for education and associations, and an understanding of or willingness to develop and uphold corporate governance.

The board of MAV value and seek diversity as defined by gender, ethnicity, age, role and level of experience and encourage applications from all eligible members. To ensure balance of skills and representation MAV also Seeks to encouraged people of the following backgrounds to consider nominating to bring your experience to the Board:

• regional delegates (meeting attendance flexible via video conference)
• those of First Nations descent
• early childhood educators
• vocational education represnetatives.

How to nominate 

Members of the Association wishing to nominate for the Board need to complete the nomination form, and return to Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au, no later than close of business Monday 20th April 2026

Nomination form: Nomination & Consent to Serve | Board of Directors 2026 - 2028

Nominations will only be accepted by email.

Note that nominees need to submit to a bio, headshot and personal statement and an optional video (See below). Information about this is outlined on the nomination form. Your nomination will not be deemed complete until all requested information is received before the closing date.

Directors will be elected to fill vacant positions on the 2026 – 2028 MAV Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM):

• Directors are appointed for a period of two (2) years nd must be voting members. 
• There are nine positions available on the board and election. Seven current board members, having completed their two-year term, will be renominating for these positions.
• Office bearers are appointed by the Board at the first meeting of the Board following the election.

Candidate Statement:

In addition to the nomination form, in a Word Document, please include the following Candidate Statement. The total of this submission should be no more than one page.

1. A short 200 – 300 word biography, and recent photo, 
2. Recent headshot,
3. A 200 – 300 word personal statement (wrtten or video) of how your experience, skills and interests will be of value to the MAV Board if you are appointed to the role of Director.

Director ID:

You will be required to gain a Director ID prior to being appointed/elected. You must provide your Director ID prior to the AGM date, or you will not be eligible to be appointed. By law it is a requirement to have a Director ID and large fines apply for not meeting this requirement. Fine out more here: https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number  

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Are you thinking of being a Director of MAV?

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) is an innovative and leading association. Through its programs and services, MAV promotes the importance of mathematics to society. MAV has over 1,200 members from all sectors of education including individuals, schools, universities and other institutions. This provides membership benefits to a growing network of over 17,000 mathematics educators. MAV reaches up to 23,000 people through its newsletter and has been an active not-for-profit professional Association for 120 years. To find out more about our services and impact see our annual reports.

MAV was incorporated as a Public Company with Limited Liability on the 5^th of July 1971. MAV became a registered Charity on 4^th August 2020 and reports to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Most of MAV’s obligations are to the ACNC.

For MAV, the ‘Objects' of the Association as defined in the Constitution are to assist and advance education in mathematics, and to promote the importance and value of mathematics in society. The Company pursues these Objects through a range of activities and services which are outlined here.

A charity’s members are its ‘owners’ and form an important part of any charity. Members are entitled to know how a charity is acting and using its resources (finances and any assets) on their behalf.

Want to know if you are suitable to be a Director? Any member can nominate, and you can find out more by reviewing the following:

1. Why join MAV Board Q&A (download).

2. The Board Charter (download) provides a detailed description of the requirements of becoming a Director, including the various responsibilities of appointed positions.

It is highly recommended that you read this Board Charter prior to nominating to ensure that you can fulfill the responsibilities of being a Director.

Newly appointed directors may also be required to attend a Director Induction Training with the CEO, date to be confirmed by negotiation.

A commitment to the following meeting dates is also required for 2026. These meetings will be in person with an online option. 

Board Calendar 2026 dates:

• Board meeting, Wednesday 17 June 2026: 7pm
• Board meeting, Wednesday 16 September 2026: 7pm
• TBA: Director Training Workshop
• Board meeting, Wednesday 18 November 2026: 7pm
• End of year open house/stakeholder function Thursday10^th Dec 2026. 6pm onwards.

Committee involvment is expected, with further dates possibly required.
Further dates in 2027 TBC. Dates subject to final confirmation after new Board meets.