Chairman’s Report

Acting Chairman’s Repor t

Sadly, we record the passing of our Branch Chairman Ross Butler. Ross was a long-time loyal member of our Branch having recently been awarded his 50-year Award. Not only did he organize several innovative runs and events for the Branch, he also served in an administrative way, being Branch Chairman in 1977 until 1981 and again in 1983 and 1984. He served again on the Branch Committee in 1982. He was elected Chairman once more in 2020 and 2021. He served as Secretary from 2005 until 2010 and was Branch Delegate from 1977 until 1982. In recent years Ross headed up the committee for the Parts Shed and since the earthquake in 2010 saw a tremendous leap forward in the re-organisation of spare parts starting with the new commercial shelving and compartmentation of spares. Our sincere condolences are extended to his wife Debbie and family. He will be missed by us all.

13/14/15 August 2021 was a busy weekend for the branch. We hosted the club’s Executive meeting and AGM at Ryders Hotel and our thanks are recorded to Marilyn McKinlay and Katryna Shaw (and their small team) for all the work they put in on behalf of the branch, to ensure its success. As this year is the 75th anniversary of the club, it was a celebratory weekend (especially for our branch, as the club began here in Christchurch) and a full programme of events was planned to mark this important milestone. On the Friday, a Special Anniversary Run and Shed Raid was organized for visiting members who were passengers in our branch members’ vehicles. The route showcased some of our city’s earthquake recovery and history before heading through the tunnel to Lyttelton, where a collection of well-presented cars and

motorcycles was admired by all. Returning “over the hill”, lunch of our own choice in either Lyttelton or Sumner was enjoyed, before returning to rally headquarters, passing more interesting sites (and sights!) which were described and noted on the rally sheet. A supporters’ bus tour of Christchurch city was also organized on Saturday afternoon following the AGM and a 75th Anniversary Dinner was held that evening with many embracing the black and white theme. It was pleasing to see a good number of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula branch members attending the AGM. (Please see Delegate Rod’s meeting report elsewhere.) The Sunday saw a great turn out at the branch Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee Day, where visitors and members alike had the opportunity of viewing a good number of vehicles, supporting the coffee cart and enjoying the delicious BBQ. We were so very fortunate with the weekend – COVID returned (were we surprised?) two days later and many events have had to be put on hold. Watch the branch website for updates. Leigh Note: The Special General meeting advertised for Thursday 2nd September is postponed until 7pm Thursday 7th October.

BRANCH AWARDS DINNER

SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 Clubrooms, Cutler Park. Bar opens 6.00 pm Please be seated for dinner by 6.30 pm

Tickets ($35 single) will be available from branch committee members.

If there are any special dietary requirements, contact Leigh 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible please.

See Branch Website for any changes