In 2024, the Friends of the Liberty have achieved major improvements to ensure the association is ready to restore and manage the iconic 1939 Art Deco theatre.
Members heard updates on efforts to return cinema to the Yass Valley shortly, with the Committee confirming that screen and digital projection equipment have been ordered.
The organisation has now also attained deductible gift recipient status and is now listed on the Australian Government’s Register of Cultural Organisations. Vice-Chair, Jo Mulligan, reflected that achieving deductible gift recipient status is an important step for the future of the organisation:
“Now our donors will be rewarded for their generosity and can rest assured that our organisation is being held accountable to the highest standard.
This year several highly qualified members have joined us either on an advisory capacity or on the committee. We welcome additional members, if you are interested, please get in touch.”
Donors can now deduct the amount of their donation to the Friends of the Liberty Theatre from their taxable income when they lodge their tax return.
To support the association’s next phase and ensure transparency, the website has been updated so people can find information and more easily get involved.
The annual meeting on Sunday 11 August included updates from the 2023 Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer on the association’s activities. There were opportunities for questions from all attending, the presentation of financial reports and the election of the 2024 Committee.
Congratulations to our re-elected office bearers and welcome to our new committee members. Thank you to outgoing committee members Mark Norton, Ian McClung and Ben Lawrence.
The meeting agreed to increase the price of annual membership. Effective 1 July 2025, an individual membership will cost $30, family memberships will be $60, and corporate memberships will be $275 per annum.