Annual general meetings can often be thought of as boring, but not the Bearbrass AGM!
To start with three new members were inducted (It should have been five, but two were last minute apologies due to illness). Jan M, Jo J and Ray E (pictured with President Colleen) were welcomed to the club after short introductory speeches.
President Colleen then gave a wonderful annual report covering the plethora of events, activities and groups that our hyperactive club has engaged in over the year and also thanking those members who have made things happen. This was supported by a pictorial slide show.
The financial report showed the club to be in robust financial condition and then (after the usual delicious morning tea) we were on to confirming the committee for 2026/2027.
Returning Officer Sue H, advised that because the number of nominations submitted met the number of committee positions available, all those nominated were deemed to be elected. Picture upper left.
Thus, Colleen H is President for a second year, Spike S is Vice President for a second year, as are both Mel G in the Secretary role and Kerry F as Assistant Secretary. Jil deA continues for another year as Events Officer, as does Bill A as Membership Officer. New committee members are Ray D as Treasurer and also Heather C and Paul B.
And after all that – off to TAP831 for a great lunch to start the new Bearbrass Probus year!