FROM THE SECRETARY by Dennis Whimp It is now May and we still have beautiful fine weather to allow the convertible hoods to be down. Long may it last at least until after our swap meet on July 10th. An inspection of the stock car venue revealed that even more concrete pads had been laid. The commentators building and old toilets that were going to be demolished have been deferred for a year, so next year we may be part way through their replacements. Alan and a few of the swap meet organisers decided that this year we will get the early shift to gather at 6am with the object of opening the gates to the sellers at 6.15am to allow them more time to set up before the buyers enter at 7am. The area has had further upgrades to the LED area lighting system so there should be no longer any need for headlamps. The passing of ex-chairman John Lamb. Further to the email that was sent out to members, I would like to record for those without email that it was with sadness we advised that John passed away in late March. John and Adele moved to Rotorua in the 1970s and brought with them their blue 1925 Austin 12/4 “Gumdrop” that was a very regular attendee at most of our rallies. John and Adele became heavily involved in all aspects of the branch with John on the committee and becoming chairman in 1985-87 and 93-94. John was on the building extension group that planned and built the current kitchen, library and storeroom 25 years ago. And Adele was one of the three MAMs that organised the busy 4
Side Curtains May 2022
