My
second year as Chairman has passed at the same pace as the first. It seems no
time at all since I was last writing this piece for the handbook. We have had a
great selection of rally sites and an equal diversity of weather to make things
interesting. I take no credit for the weather and credit for the rallies must
go to the committee and others who made this year so eventful and interesting.
My thanks must to go to all of those involved.
The
2012 National Rally is uppermost in our minds now even though we have
Christmas, New Year and the early season to go yet. The committee are working
hard on the National and I’m confident others will be offering their help and
assistance as time moves on. The Centre has always been proud of the work done
by the membership over the National period and 2012 will be no exception I feel
sure. The web site will keep you all informed as to what to expect so don’t
forget to log on at www.thecaravanclub.ie . If you know
someone who is not on line they would be obliged for the information to be
passed on. The committee will issue information at rallies and meets as well.
To
date attendances at rallies are slightly down on last year, due mainly to the
high fuel costs involved. The committee is charged through the AGM to look at
ways to defray some of the cost so we may have rallies in the new season that
are a little more basic than before. This could give members who have not
rallied before a chance to try one out without feeling they have to be closely
involved in what we do. Remember the door is forever open and you can be sure
of a friendly face of welcome.
If
we don’t have a rally to suit you there are CL’s (entries in this handbook)
that might take your fancy. This is another part of the Caravan Club well worth
exploring.
Margaret
and I look forward to our friends old and new in the coming season. We wish you
a safe and enjoyable 2012.
