- Election of chairman of the meeting
The board proposed Jørgen Franck, lawyer and oboist, to once again chair the general meeting. He was unanimously elected by the assembly and established that the general meeting was legally convened.
- The Board of Directors' report on the association's activities during the past year.
Against the backdrop of recent years' financial challenges during the corona pandemic, declining membership, expensive rent in DR and a loss on the annual accounts, a completely different picture emerges this year.
We have been able to offer many regular offers, but also several extra offers, and we have recently been able to offer an event with DR's Big Band.
The collaboration with DR's Head of Repertoire Tatjana Kandel is exemplary. There are things that the association has no influence on, such as the choice of time for dress rehearsals (Wednesday or Thursday). This year, as last year, a total of four scholarships were awarded to musicians and singers.
At last year's general meeting, DRSO violinist Teresa la Cour told us that she and her colleague Stanislav Zakrjevski were working on creating the 'World Peace Philharmonic Orchestra'. We chose to provide financial support so that, at the orchestra's first concert, a video could be made that could be used to raise money from various foundations. The concert was held in DR's concert hall with 51 resident musicians from 23 countries, conducted by Barbara Hannigan and Thomas Søndergård.
Milena Nielsen and Emilie Bremholm Jørgensen have decided to stop working for us due to an increasing number of tasks at DR.
We then decided to take on the work ourselves.
The chairman thanked the board members for their enthusiastic approach to their work. Special thanks to Stig Hother Hansen, current treasurer, for taking on and solving many of the administrative tasks.
As we no longer have paid employees, VAT accounting, atp, holiday pay and financial balances with DR, we can move to a cheaper agreement with our external auditor.
All in all, the new economic situation provides more money to support choirs and orchestras.
The board was thanked and the members were introduced.
The report unanimously adopted.
- Presentation of the annual report for approval.
Stig Hother Hansen reviewed the income statement, which shows that a loss from the previous financial year has turned into a profit, despite the same number of members.
Equity has increased. The accounts balance.
We have awarded 4 scholarships to two musicians in the Symphony Orchestra and 2 singers in the Vocal Ensemble.
Administration costs are significantly lower.
Other debt written down to 0.The accounts were approved by acclamation.
Comment from member: there is too little coffee at the events. Mogens explains that DR is responsible for catering and that we therefore have no influence on this.
- Election of up to 7 board members.
All are willing to stand for re-election.The board was unanimously re-elected.
Mogens Rubinstein Chairman, Ann Granum Vice Chairman, Stig Hother Hansen Treasurer, Ulla Knudsen Bookkeeper, Hjørdis Jakobsen, Carina Høedt, Gerda Sonne.
- Election of auditor
We have taken over the Auditor role ourselves. Redmark's future role will be solely to issue a Nomination Statement.Election of auditor approved.
- The board proposes unchanged membership feeAdopted
Konitngent:
Member under 30 years: free of charge
Member 30-64 years: 300 kr.
Member +65: 250 kr.
- Proposals from the board and members
No proposals received from members.
The board has 2 proposals for changes to the articles of association.
§4.1 The Annual General Meeting will be held in Copenhagen before the end of November.
Adopted unanimously.
§5.2. The financial statements, which must include the income statement and balance sheet as of 30 June, are prepared by the auditor elected by the general meeting, who provides the financial statements with an endorsement.
Adopted unanimously.
- Optionally
Suggestions to organise more events for young people.
The board points out that there are already a number of events for young people organised by DR. As an organisation, we cannot take on this role.
Proposal from Hanne, association member: free membership for young people
See point 6: it's already free for young people under 30.
The chairman of the meeting concluded the general meeting and thanked for good order.
Speaker: Ulla Knudsen
- Election of chairman of the meeting
The board proposed Jørgen Franck, lawyer and oboist, to once again chair the general meeting. He was unanimously elected by the assembly and established that the general meeting was legally convened.
- The Board of Directors' report on the association's activities during the past year.
Against the backdrop of recent years' financial challenges during the corona pandemic, declining membership, expensive rent in DR and a loss on the annual accounts, a completely different picture emerges this year.
We have been able to offer many regular offers, but also several extra offers, and we have recently been able to offer an event with DR's Big Band.
The collaboration with DR's Head of Repertoire Tatjana Kandel is exemplary. There are things that the association has no influence on, such as the choice of time for dress rehearsals (Wednesday or Thursday). This year, as last year, a total of four scholarships were awarded to musicians and singers.
At last year's general meeting, DRSO violinist Teresa la Cour told us that she and her colleague Stanislav Zakrjevski were working on creating the 'World Peace Philharmonic Orchestra'. We chose to provide financial support so that, at the orchestra's first concert, a video could be made that could be used to raise money from various foundations. The concert was held in DR's concert hall with 51 resident musicians from 23 countries, conducted by Barbara Hannigan and Thomas Søndergård.
Milena Nielsen and Emilie Bremholm Jørgensen have decided to stop working for us due to an increasing number of tasks at DR.
We then decided to take on the work ourselves.
The chairman thanked the board members for their enthusiastic approach to their work. Special thanks to Stig Hother Hansen, current treasurer, for taking on and solving many of the administrative tasks.
As we no longer have paid employees, VAT accounting, atp, holiday pay and financial balances with DR, we can move to a cheaper agreement with our external auditor.
All in all, the new economic situation provides more money to support choirs and orchestras.
The board was thanked and the members were introduced.
The report unanimously adopted.
- Presentation of the annual report for approval.
Stig Hother Hansen reviewed the income statement, which shows that a loss from the previous financial year has turned into a profit, despite the same number of members.
Equity has increased. The accounts balance.
We have awarded 4 scholarships to two musicians in the Symphony Orchestra and 2 singers in the Vocal Ensemble.
Administration costs are significantly lower.
Other debt written down to 0.The accounts were approved by acclamation.
Comment from member: there is too little coffee at the events. Mogens explains that DR is responsible for catering and that we therefore have no influence on this.
- Election of up to 7 board members.
All are willing to stand for re-election.The board was unanimously re-elected.
Mogens Rubinstein Chairman, Ann Granum Vice Chairman, Stig Hother Hansen Treasurer, Ulla Knudsen Bookkeeper, Hjørdis Jakobsen, Carina Høedt, Gerda Sonne.
- Election of auditor
We have taken over the Auditor role ourselves. Redmark's future role will be solely to issue a Nomination Statement.Election of auditor approved.
- The board proposes unchanged membership feeAdopted
Konitngent:
Member under 30 years: free of charge
Member 30-64 years: 300 kr.
Member +65: 250 kr.
- Proposals from the board and members
No proposals received from members.
The board has 2 proposals for changes to the articles of association.
§4.1 The Annual General Meeting will be held in Copenhagen before the end of November.
Adopted unanimously.
§5.2. The financial statements, which must include the income statement and balance sheet as of 30 June, are prepared by the auditor elected by the general meeting, who provides the financial statements with an endorsement.
Adopted unanimously.
- Optionally
Suggestions to organise more events for young people.
The board points out that there are already a number of events for young people organised by DR. As an organisation, we cannot take on this role.
Proposal from Hanne, association member: free membership for young people
See point 6: it's already free for young people under 30.
The chairman of the meeting concluded the general meeting and thanked for good order.
Speaker: Ulla Knudsen