President’s Report June 2020

• Numbat Rally
• Rides Calendar
• Meetings
• Annual General Meeting

 Numbat RallyThe Corona virus seems to be pretty much under control now and the government has eased gathering size and intra-border restrictions. Given this good news, the MRAWA will plan to go ahead with the Numbat Rally from the 26th to 28th September, which is our last long weekend before Christmas. We have spoken with and emailed the owner of the rally site who is keen on the phone however we have not yet had written confirmation.We will keep everyone updated as information becomes available. Should events not go as planned and we cannot hold the rally, the alternative would be an overnight back to basics camping trip.Rides CalendarThe next organised ride will be Sunday 21st June for a lunch ride to Yerecoin. Hopefully the weather will be kind although wearing the correct gear will keep you dry and warm. I shall be leading the ride which has been advertised on the website and Facebook.MeetingsThanks to the Vice President Steve W, we can now resume enjoying our face to face meetings at our normal venue upstairs at the Victoria Park Hotel. Steve took the time twice to appear in person at their door and used his considerable charms to convince them that they really did want us to return.Annual General MeetingA notice for the upcoming July AGM was sent out to all members on Friday 5th June. There have been a good number of nominations which is good to see. I expect we will have a full and very capable committee for the next Fiscal year. Nominations will close midnight 23rd June.Bruce Burgess (life member no.8) has agreed to run the proceeding during the voting process which will be by secret ballot. Bruce has a wealth of knowledge and experience in these matters.The events for the evening will roughly follow the following agenda:

• 6:30pm Meet downstairs for dinner and socializing
• 7:30pm Convene upstairs for the General meeting which shall be kept brief
• 8:30pm Dissolution of the committee and break for drinks and supplied finger food
• 9:00pm Convene the Annual General Meeting