Our AGM was held on Saturday June 19 at the bowling club rooms of the Papanui Club, a venue which has served us well now for successive AGM’s. 96 members were present.

This year’s format changed slightly, with light food and drinks ahead of the actual AGM as a celebration of CMOC’s 40th anniversary. A special presentation covering our club’s 40 year history was made by President Garry Jackson, and this is covered separately in the Burble.

The AGM elected a new Vice President for the year ahead, Ray van Hamelsveld. Ray has been a committee member since 2015 and was an active member of the 2020 Convention working group. Prior VP Mike Dilger had decided to step back, and was elected to the Committee.

Peter Watt, Neville Hyland and Rick Paulsen were elected as new Committee members for 2021/22. Thanks were extended to Bob Verrall and Tony Schreuder as retiring members.

Two new CMOC life members were inducted: Forbes and Megan Gourlay (joined 1997, four terms as President), and Peter and Dallas Geddes (joined 1998, with both Peter and Dallas serving CMOC in numerous roles over many years). In a surprise move, Club Captain Dennis O’Brien (on behalf of the Committee) presented life membership to President Garry and Loretta Jackson for Garry’s five year Presidency to date, and Convenor of the 2020 Convention.

Following the AGM a large number of members adjourned to the restaurants of the Papanui Club for a great meal, and fellowship. Another good year, and an enjoyable AGM!

2021 AGM 40th Celebration Presentation Here