Most topics are fairly routine eg, our monthly income and expenses report produced by Treasurer, Craig.
ANZAC Day: We're well advanced in preparations for this special day with just a few items to fine tune that will be done well before 25th April.
New Bar Refrigerator: Our current bar refrigerator is close to the end of its life and needs to be replaced before it breaks down at the most inconvenient time (think ANZAC Day!). Our enquiries reveal it's too old to be repaired with original parts, so the committee endorsed a motion to purchase another for up to $3,500.
Initially it was intended that we would lease it for 12 months and at the end of the 12 months pay out the residual amount. However, one of our committee members has generously offered to donate the amount required. The donation is still being discussed, so I don't want to mention the member's name before it's a done deal. It's an extremely generous offer.
Avoiding Friday Happy Hour During Show Weekend: The Tanunda Show is on Saturday, 14th March 26 and the show organisers will be busy with show-related activities from Thursday through Sunday of that week, so the committee decided last year that we would avoid any RSL activities during that time that might interfere with the show organisation and inconvenience our members.
Our Hut will be open from 5 pm Wednesday, 11th March in lieu of Friday, 13th March.
Completely avoiding the relevant days seemed the most sensible thing to do for both of our organisations. Having said that, the committee is determining whether we could open the Hut as a commercial venture during the show. More about that later.
Review of Major Meals, Snacks, and Bar Costs:
Several committee members are reviewing both the amount of food we are providing, the costs, and how to recover costs from members. This was brought about by the financial losses we realised last year and also the fact that some members didn't appear to be paying for their snacks.
The aim is not to price the meals or bar prices out of existence, but to have a better balance between what we invest and how we can break even or preferably make a small profit. For example, a carton of Guiness Draught is more expensive and has a greater quantity than a carton of say Great Northern beer but we charge the same price for each product. This doesn't make good business sense.
You will no doubt be advised of the outcome of this review when it's finalised.
Help Lists: President David has produced lists for a number of volunteering opportunities we need filled and we ask members to choose something they'd like to help with. I've asked for the lists to be emailed to members since not everyone attends the Hut.
We really need help with numerous tasks that have been done by a small cohort to-date and the burden needs to be spread among as many other members as possible so everyone does a little and nobody is left to do everything.
Temporary Secretary: Malcolm Harvey has taken over the secretary role in Robin's absence and I ask that you give him every support as he adjusts and takes up the role.
That's all for this post.
