CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The shortest day has come and gone, so we can start looking around the corner to when the days get longer again, and towards what’s coming up in the warmer months.

Thanks to all who attended the branch AGM, the input and thoughts on running of the branch and events are needed to keep informed of what members want from the branch. With all of the nominations being accepted and no need for any hotly contested election proceedings, the majority of the committee and representatives are continuing for another year. Finishing in their roles we have had Leigh Craythorne as immediate past chairman, Gill Stevenson handing over to Andrea Dallow after 7 years as Bar Manager, Kay Shaskey standing down after over 40 years as librarian, and Tony Becker passing on to Colin Hey responsibility as the branch Beaded Wheels scribe. After many years as maintenance coordinator Mike Foster is looking to hand over the keys (and various implements) to a successor, although in the interim he will keep things ticking along, so if there is someone who can spare a few hours a month please put your hand up to continue this work that is essential to keeping our facilities maintained.

The Club National AGM is coming up next month, so please take the opportunity to provide feedback on the items for discussion at the meeting, so your thoughts can be represented.

See you out and about.

Neil Shaskey

PLEASE NOTE SLIGHTLY EARLIER HUB CLOSING DATE THIS MONTH.

Another AGM done and dusted. Wow the crowds were astounding, 60 members out of around 1300. We nearly had more apologies than members present. Still it is what it is, we had a quorum.

Items of interest this month coming as attachments to the Hub. Your comments back to the committee on these subjects would be appreciated .

The NZ Federation of Motoring Clubs Inc. Permission of members to run a survey, You should have received an email from the National President.

Budget 2024 Revision and Discussion Paper for Executive Meeting 11th August 2023

(THIS INVOLVES THE RAISING OF SUBSCRIPTIONS). Bet that’s got your attention. (feed back to committee) for the delegate to take to the August AGM. See Page 25.

That’s all from me

Name Badges

Available by ordering at the bar or by contacting the Secretary.

Grounds Maintenance Group

Remember: First Sunday and third Tuesday mornings. Let’s keep Mike smiling.

Just letting you know that we have replacement stopwatches and they are now in the club Captain’s office.

The day that the “Restoration of the Year” rally and judging was held, was a beautiful day even if a little cold. Thanks to Colin for his scones which went down a real treat!

It was brought up, at the AGM, the process for judging and widening eligibility criteria for entering Restoration of the Year. A small group is going to look into this and report back to the main committee with their ideas and suggestions.

Congratulations to the winners of restoration of the year. Bob Hayes and Family Trophy - For Post Vintage Restoration of the year - Henry Little - 1936 Austin 7 Ruby.

Ray Sword Family Trophy - For Commercial Restoration of the year - 1964 Land Rover 109 Forward Control - Barry Jones.

Eric Walker Trophy - Best Motorcycle Restoration of the yearPaul Ainsworth - 1976 BMW R100S.

Highly Commended for Best Motorcycle Restoration of the Year- Alan Pattrick 1958 Tiger Cub T20.

After the AGM and discussion around the Calendar of Events, further discussion is required at the next committee meeting as to some future dates. Once this has happened, the Calendar of Events can be formalised and printed.

Coming Events:

Sunday 23rd July - Mid Winter Run. Have a happy and safe month.

Katryna