Secretary- T Cambell -absent

Leave of Absence approved for H Mackenzie until 8^th November.

Revised Members Register- Pres Rod to email circulate the latest updated list.

Blue Sky Visit- Queried the registered numbers involved and G Mackenzie said last advice was 56, hoping to get to about 76 visitors.

O/s Dues- advised there were still 5 outstanding 2022/23 subs.

Vocational- S Schmedje- absent

Australia Day 2023- Pres Rod advised Southern Ports have confirmed their grant of $3,000 is approved so the day is now fully funded at this point.

Mental Health Week Function- 7^th October at Museum Village- planned to wrap bread at the shed from 8am with cooking and service from 9 am. Need some workers to wrap bread and maybe a couple of extras for cooking/serving.

Agricultural Show- Rosters will be circulating. Urged members to sign on as we will be short staffed again. Planning to approach Teen Challenge for some serving staff each day to ease the pressure on members/partners. Usual fish variety in short supply meaning we may have to use a higher cost variety.

Edge of the Bay Festival Dec 3^rd- Suggested we consider not participating this year due to the already busy schedule for fish van workers and extra potential efforts directed toward NYE.

Club Biros- C Rawlinson priced $3.45ea for a supply of new biros being ordered.

National Science Forum Applicants- Selection process complete, registration fee refund guarantee paperwork being sorted.

Youth Exchange Compliance – Members anticipating being part of the return of the YEP in 2023 will need to complete relevant paperwork through Club Compliance Officer Brett Christie.

G Mackenzie –Bike Repair Project- still working each Wednesday at the Shed. This week to be devoted to selection/prepping of bikes for the Nulsen School Bike Project, starting on Wed 12^th Oct. WWC required by those attending NPS to assist with project delivery. 4 students selected in the initial trial.

Blue Sky Visit-details covered in President’s report

J Bridges- 60^th Year Celebrations – reminder to forward any photos of last ten years to JB or Louise Gray and fwd any old member contact info too please!!

C Rawlinson- Invitations to the Anniversary advancing toward delivery process with the hunt for contact details for past members ongoing, notwithstanding.

J Parsons-Fireworks Liaison- advised things pretty quiet as this point. Waiting on advice from Shire as to what roles they will play assisting the function this year.

Also queried what he should do with a gazebo donated to the club and was advised to deliver it to the shed.

Compliance Officer Brett Guthrie- advised members that some compliance documents were still outstanding including WWC card details. After considerable discussion it appeared there was clarification needed as regards MGR operators and the Driving Simulator as it was considered these are casual contacts in the presence of other people ie parents, staff and students, notwithstanding any school ground activity would usually automatically require WWC cards. John Honey to also clarify/cover off our insurance compliance requirements.

Lucky Bay Visit- N & J McCallum have booked ay Lucky Bay 24-29^th Oct and invite others to join them if bookings available or take a day trip to visit.

MGR Certification- Pres Rod advised he has emailed the certifying engineer raising the urgency to have the unit compliant for the Ag Show.