Committee Reports Paul Hughes
W
MARCH 2021
5
President’s Report
ell, 2021 IS turning out to be just the same and more of 2020. Uncertainty is the only real certainty we are offered. I don’t really see any change until much later in the year. The club has, under the circumstances of Covid 19, done extremely well. We have had many events with Back to the Bush by 2, Cane Toad Rally, Christmas in July, Christmas Party (fully subscribed), positive member growth, financial stability and many activities that were unique to get us over all the restrictions. Live streaming (although still a long way to go) has allowed country members and others to join in the monthly meetings and the level of regular monthly events has had very little interruptions from Covid 19. Picnic rides have shown great promise along with a resurgence in mid-week rides. All in all, something for everyone and all in a very friendly atmosphere all in a year of turmoil and uncertainty. The financials show stability and look solid going into the future. The website has had many additions with live booking systems for the Cane Toad, a forum section for special registration bikes, photo and video storage updates and many updates to the member database section as well as security improvements. We haven’t lost a sponsor due to our support of them, remarkable under the circumstances. The members also now have the opportunity to purchase regalia direct at discounted prices without any financial burden on the club with the ability to use your own base stock to put logos on. The club is very much a social motorcycle club and we aim to offer events to many varied groups of interests. It is important to remember we all aspire as to what we want from our motorcycling and that we all like to do it with friends. We are not a business or a bureaucracy but a group of friends. The group distributes many benefits to members both intrinsic and innate. All the accomplishments of 2020 are due to the entire committee members efforts. The combination of like-minded people in this group have been innovative, stable, and hard working. That combination has, in my opinion, been a winner. I can not thank them enough for their efforts and dedication. I am sure all the members feel the same. I am leaving the presidency after several terms. The club has (and still is) an important part of my life. Something I have (and will continue to) enjoy immensely. I have many friends here and as one life member keeps saying to me ... Don’t be a stranger……I won’t. I recently had eight days of fabulous riding with three of those friends in upper NSW. Great riding and lots of genuine friendship and good times. I hope to do a lot more of the same. I am looking forward to the Cane Toad Rally on Anzac weekend. It really is a great time. If you haven’t been before, sign up, you won’t regret it. To all our members thanks for the great support, and I would urge you to continue with that support to the next President in this great club. It has been an absolute pleasure and honour. Cheers, Paul
