Committee Musings ‘Mar 24

Role of Secretary

Your committee continues to review the way in which it operates, particularly in respect of trying to work out which tasks need to remain with the committee, and which can be delegated.

We need to ensure that we have a good match of skills to match with the roles being vacated and in relation to this your committee is looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary.

This role is not arduous but includes attending the monthly committee meetings and taking minutes. The process of minute-taking has largely been templated to lighten the load on the person in this role.

Hall setup

We also continue to be delighted and thankful of everyone’s help with set-up of the hall for our gatherings, and then the pack down at the end of the evening.

Please remember: We can’t arrive to do the setting up activities any earlier than 7:30 pm as we may interrupt the cleaner(s) schedule, who have the hall until that time.

Upcoming events

April – Gold Medal Wines from the New Zealand International Wine Show, hosted by Michelle Fraser (Clearview Wines and Wine Judge). This tasting includes a number of trophy wines and so is a best of the best tasting, not to be missed.

AGM – Checkout AGM posts.

Condolences – Brian Harris

Brian at Yangtze Restaurant - July Dinner 2008
Brian at Yangtze Restaurant – July Dinner 2008

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Brian Harris. He had been a member of the club for 24 years and served on our committee as both Treasurer and Secretary. In earlier times, Brian’s experience and contacts in the hospitality business engendered some memorable club dinners.

Notice: Harris, Brian

Of Johnsonville. Unexpectedly at Wellington Hospital on 29 June 2021. Mourned by his partner Cecilia; daughter Jackie and Margaret, Mark (dec), Helen, Jo and Allan; grandsons Brett, Shane, David, Bradley and Carl.
Forever is never long enough to be with those we love.

Brian & Cecilia at Yangtze Restaurant - July Dinner 2008
Brian & Cecilia at Yangtze Restaurant – July Dinner 2008

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages for ‘The Family of Brian Harris’ may be sent c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240. A service for Brian will be held in St. John’s Anglican Church, 18 Bassett Road, Johnsonville, Wellington on Friday 2 July 2021 at 11.30 am.

Published in Dominion Post on June 30, 2021