The 56th MERRA Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 4 May 2025. The meeting included a guest presentation from Paul Steinkamp of Kawau Volunteer Coastguard, and update from Ken Jordan on the local Scotts Landing fire team activities, and a talk from Joy Paxton on how to recognise, remove and dispose of moth plant.
The meeting received the Chair’s annual report and the 2024/25 Financial Report. It also resolved to re-register MERRA as an incorporated society as required under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
The following Committee members were also elected for the 2025/26 year:
- Barry Mein (Chair)
- Heather Mackay (Secretary)
- Chris Bradley
- Mike Brooker
- Craig Maskill
- Emily Raffills
- Michele Revell
- Chris Russell
We are still on the lookout for a Treasurer for 2025/26. If you think you can assist, please email merrasecretary@gmail.com
The meeting concluded with morning tea – thanks to Helen Russell for organising this.