17 August 2020
Wairarapa Branch hosts the 81st AGM of NZ Founders Society
The 81st AGM of the NZ Founders Society was held on 15th August 2020 at the Copthorne, Solway Park, Masterton. Covid-19 had postponed the AGM that was normally held in June each year. This time around, the AGM went ahead but the Auckland delegate was unable to attend due to the second round of Level 3 lockdowns, but joined in listen-only mode via teleconferencing. Bay of Plenty branch attending via video conferencing link and were able to fully participate in the voting and discussions. Only the Canterbury-Westland branch was not represented in one form or another. As always, the Copthorne provided wonderful meals and our members took in a mix of Friday night dinner if they arrived early and/or Saturday night dinner before travelling home. The next AGM will be hosted by the Bay of Plenty branch in August 2021.