FEDERATION AGM REPORT

Three of your Committee attended the Federation AGM today. 28 people from Christchurch to Whangarei attended along with Grant. An election needed to be held for two positions in two of the northern regions with the incumbents being re-elected.

Items covered included the Chairman and Executive Officer reporting that

• the Litmus survey was progressing well, it now being 1/3 complete
• the Executive Officer has been in close contact with the new Minister for Senior Citizens, John Carter, who, following his representations, has provided a special grant of $50,000
• Telstra Clear sponsorship is around $25,000 pa plus they sponsor the video conference calls of the Federation committee and, as we know, provide assistance to individual clubs.
  
• full details will be posted on the Federation Website.