The annual general meeting was a great success and preceded by the induction of two new members, Marie D and Ray L.
Both new members provided very interesting pen pictures of themselves with Marie describing herself as a dancer, a keynote speaker and a “wacky solutionist” and Ray telling us of his career as a veterinarian which had many different facets culminating in being responsible for the welfare of livestock being transported by ship to various Asian and middle eastern countries.
In his annual report retiring President Shane M pointed out that the club has grown by 14 new members in the past year to a new high of 88 members. He thanked all the committee members for their tireless work and the activity coordinators for creating and running the various groups and events which make the club what it is. He particularly thanked retiring committee members Ross F, Coral-lee K, Ray D, Susan H, Judy S and Maryla J.
Treasurer Ray D outlined the excellent financial shape that the club is in and his recommendations for the budget and maintaining fees at the same level as the past five years, were unanimously approved by members.
Incoming President Collen H thanked outgoing president Shane for his efforts over the past 12 months and welcomed the new committee members, Jules T (treasurer), Kerry F (assistant secretary), Bill A (membership) and Mel G (secretary) plus expressing appreciation of those continuing on the committee for the new year Mike S (vice president), Jill de A (events) and Cheryl M (welfare).
President Colleen particularly called out retiring Treasurer Ray D who has been looking after the money for the last three years and our longest serving committee member Sue H who has been secretary, president and membership officer over the five years the club has been in existence. Great work both of you!
As always after a meeting, the members decamped to the TAP831 bistro for a nice lunch and great conversation, the AGM over for another year.
