AGM - Boonah 19 March 2022

35th Anniversary Cake

Presidents Report for 2021/22

In spite of COVID we had a good year. We only cancelled one outing and generally kept safe. We normally spread out like “brown’s cows” so social distancing is not a problem – no mosh pits for us.
If you remember the AGM from last year, Darren Schneider highlighted EJ Smith from Kalbar. And nobody has found a Basket-nest Spider yet.

We seemed to go far and wide this last year. Helidon Hills, Glen Rock, World’s End Pocket, and Stanthorpe. Closer to home we had field outings at Carneys Creek, Spicer’s Gap, Wyaralong and Black Rock Scrub. And don’t forget the Shed Day when the Stenzels told us about all the rare things in their herbarium.

The Club has new insurance through Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWALC) at a great saving to members. Because of this we hope to keep a higher cash balance for contingencies and also subsidize the occasional bus trip. Fees will remain the same.

Our secretary Mary won’t be continuing in the role and we would like to thank her enormously for filling the role this last year.

This coming year we may have a few extra outings for members to enjoy. Stephen is arranging for some mid-week trips, and I am organizing some special visits to Land for Wildlife properties. 

My thanks go to all the executive members and leaders of field outings. Thanks to all members who make field outings so enjoyable. You all do a great job and we have a great club.