ARPQ & MHOA: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

The Management Committees of both Associated Residential Parks Queensland Inc. (ARPQ) and Manufactured Home Owners Association Inc. (MHOA) have agreed and resolved to recommend to their members that the two Associations should amalgamate and form one new organisation.

The rationale used in arriving at this decision is shown below for your information.

To achieve this merger it is intended to call a Special General Meeting of MHOA members on Tuesday 13 th December 2022 to approve the following:-

1. Pass a motion agreeing to the proposed merger
2. Agree to a name for the new Association.
3. Agree on a constitution for the new entity subject to approval by the Office of Fair Trading
4. Elect an Interim Committee to manage the new Association until such time as a duly elected Committee can be formed

Members will be provided with Proxy Forms which can be used to record their vote on these issues if they are unable to attend the meeting in person.

Errol Way (President)

RATIONALE FOR AMALGAMATION:

• Immediate increase in members resulting in:
• Greater credibility in our advocacy efforts with Government
• Opportunity to expand the number of Committee Members which will:
• Provide a greater depth of experience and knowledge to allow more timely advice and support to Members requiring assistance and:
• New and innovative ideas for advocacy for the betterment of home owners and legislated consumer protections:
• Larger pool of human resources to carry out the important work currently performed by both Associations.

PRACTICAL COST SAVING BENEFITS:

• Reduce the time and expense currently spent by both organisations competing for members
• One Secretariat
• One membership promotion
• One membership data base
• One accounting system
• One bank account
• One web site
• One Advice and Assistance Service