Secretary’s Notes

Welcome to all our new committee members.

In August we finally managed to get our AGM done and dusted, we had some new committee members elected and have a new chairman. You will have read the bios for most of the team by now and a full list of the whole team can be found on the last page of this bulletin.

We hosted a successful National AGM in Karaka, thanks to those who assisted and the Auckland members who came along to see how it works. There are over 1800 club members within a reasonable driving distance of the venue, very few took up the opportunity – is everyone happy? Complacent? Unaware? – Food for thought.

There was a lot discussed in both the AGM and the Executive meeting, and a full report will be in next month’s Bulletin.

A key issue coming at us is the changes to the Act that governs how Incorporated Societies operate. There will need to be changes to our Club Constitution, and President Diane Quarrie has indicated that this will likely include how the club is currently managed by the Executive and Management Committee. There will be a lot to consider, and the next Executive Meeting in March will probably spend a lot of time in this space. Watch the Bulletin and come along to club nights as I know there will be plenty of things we will be asking for your feedback on.

I have entry forms for the Waikato PV Rally and the ever popular Far North Tour in November – if you are interested I can email you a copy or they will be on the board in the clubrooms. If you are considering attending (which I recommend) it would be a good idea to book accommodation earlier rather than waiting.

Thanks Tracey Winterbottom

From Mid-Week Tourer’s run to Mangawhai Museum “Daring” Schooner - see report on page 23