Annual Report, 2008
It is with pleasure that I present my report for the past year, when an average of 10 Trampers, 11 Hikers and 3 Ramblers have taken to the tracks and roads every Wednesday, with on 2 days cancelled by wet weather.
We have had two bus trips: one to Tawanui where 38 happy customers enjoyed their day in the Catlins, while earlier this year the 22 Km Knobbies way was ‘knocked off’ by 30 members, most of whom snored their way home after a strenuous day.
Our Christmas hike was at Whare Flat, followed by lunch at the Waiora Troupe Den, where 36 members enjoyed the peaceful bush surroundings.
47 attended the mid-year dinner at the Normanby Tavern.
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly our 20th Birthday Dinner held in the Mosgiel Railway Station Restaurant where 70 members and past members enjoyed fine food and wine, followed by the cutting of the cake by our life members.
After some speeches and various items by club members, the day concluded with community singing of some old favourites.
My thanks to Mary Young, Daphne McEwan and Peg Chisholm for organising this great day.
In conclusion I would like to thank:
1. The Programme Committee and Bev Harvey who prints it so well.
2. Hazel Leslie, who makes and sends sympathy and get-well cards.
3. Pat and Bill McLean who tick us off every week.
4. Ian, our Secretary-Treasurer who works countless hours for our club and only moans occasionally.
5. Tom Stratton, our auditor whose expertise has been of huge benefit to our club, especially this year with work required for notices of motion to comply with charitable organisations.
6. My committee, which has been so supportive of a “rookie” president.
And remember, we are always on the lookout for new members!! – Peter Bathgate.