Greater Hastings Annual Report 1975

GREATER HASTINGS

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TELEPHONE 69-001

RUSSELL STREET
HASTINGS

The
TWENTY-FIFTH
ANNUAL MEETING

will be held on
WEDNESDAY, 30th JULY, 1975
in the
CONFERENCE ROOM,
ANGUS INN HOTEL
commencing at 7.30 p.m.

FLY QANTAS

AGENDA:-

ANNUAL REPORT
BALANCE SHEET
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
GENERAL

NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

All nominations must be made on Official Forms and must be in the hands of the Secretary, three days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting.  Forms obtainable at Greater Hastings Office, Public Relations Department, Russell Street, Hastings.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT, 1975

I have pleasure in presenting this 25th Annual Report covering the activities of Greater Hastings during the past 12 months.  The merger with the Public Relations Department of the Hastings City Council continues to bring many benefits to our organization, particularly in the form of financial stability and access to the resources of the City Council by way of manpower, materials and equipment.  This was very apparent during the 25th Highland Games with the preparation of Windsor Park, and the facilities required for the many sporting activities.  In turn, the Secretary and staff of Greater Hastings have been able to assist in the duties of the Public Relations Office and we believe we are making a contribution to the overall Public Relations aspects of the City.

Staff:

I take this opportunity of welcoming the new Greater Hastings Secretary, Mr. Kim Wicksteed.  Kim commenced in January this year and had the most difficult task of preparing for the Games with very little experience of all that is involved in staging such an event.  I am pleased to say that Kim has been outstanding in his administrative capacity and a tireless worker in the performance of his duties.  The success of the 1975 Highland Games was largely due to him and on behalf of the executive and members of Greater Hastings, I extend our appreciation to him for the work, dedication, and long hours put in.

I would also like to express our most grateful thanks to Pam Atkins and Pam Shortland who were engaged in preparation work for The Games.  They had the very difficult job of handling the tremendous amount of detail involved and to assist the Secretary in the administration of the office.  I extend sincere appreciation for a job well done.

1975 Highland Games:

This was again the major promotion for the year and proved to be the best Games that had been held for many years.  As it was the 25th Silver Jubilee no effort or expense was spared to make this a truly fitting occasion, and I am pleased to report that record entries were received in virtually all events and a record number of spectators attended.

We were particularly honoured in having the Prime Minister, Mr. Bill Rowling to open the Games and both he and Mrs. Rowling took a keen interest in the sporting activities during their stay with us.  In spite of very heavy expenses the Games were again a financial success as the income and expenditure account will show, and although rising costs create many financial problems the Executive Committee decided not to increase gate charges, to enable as possible to attend.

Miss Highland Games Contest:

We congratulate the winner of this contest, Miss Karen Paul.  This contest proved be a valuable adjunct to the 1975 Highland Games and received wide appeal and support.  We trust Karen will have an interesting and worthwhile year with us as our 1975 Miss Highland Games.

Donations:

Greater Hastings made various donations to worthwhile causes during the past year which included $150 to St. John Ambulance for the purchase of a new type rescue stretcher and to the Hastings Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club for $50 to go toward winter training expenses.  Donations were also made to the following organizations:  Wesley Church Hall, Napier Dancing Society, Hastings Marching Club, Hastings Pigeon Club, Hastings Vintage Car Club, and the H.B. Sky Diving Club.

August Promotions:

At present the Executive Committee is planning Children’s Promotions for the August School Holidays.  Open Industries Week will be staged during the second week of the school holidays, with twelve industries taking part.  A two day children’s promotion will also be staged at Fantasyland during the first week of the School Holidays.

In conclusion I wish to thank all those who have given so willingly of their time and efforts in making Greater Hastings greater, over the past 12 months members of the Executive and Active General Committee.

JOHN LINDSTROM
President.

GREATER HASTINGS PROMOTIONS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT – 1975 HIGHLAND GAMES

1974   Expenditure

–   City Council Staff Wages   859.35
1111   Trophy Orders   1353.00
1559   Prizes   1930.00
866   Judges Fees & Expenses   1089.20
534   Invited Competitors Expenses   986.00
266   Invited Guests Expenses   577.57
128   Ribbons & Sashes   259.14
285   Trophies & Medals   451.24
31   Postages & Tolls   194.51
983   Advertising   1200.10
297   Printing & Stationery   746.98
605   Wages   895.11
108   Security   180.00
192   General Expenses   167.86
338   Hire of Equipment   1144.25
229   Axecraft Expenses   284.39
38   Karate Expenses   13.95
30   Wrestling Expenses   –
–   Weightlifting Expenses   196.52
26   Power & Connecting Charges    101.13
137   Catering & Refreshments   211.43
8   Repairs & Maintenance   314.11
–    After Games Function   191.01
46   Highland Field Expenses   –
54   Travelling & Entertainment   18.00
372   Donation & Legal Expenses   –
–   National League Expenses   1077. 38
156   Aerial Photograph   –
69   Competitors Numbers   –
8468   14442.23
8420   Net Profit from Highland Games   6088.86
16888   $20531.09

1974   Income:

7324   Gates – Saturday      8140.47
3534   Gates – Monday      4164.39
326   Gates – Sunday    797.91
Less Donations    540.00
257 91
41    Archery Club       126.00
–    Karate Club       261.00
11225       1294977
1669   Sponsorships       2540.00
199    Stall Space       287.00
1526    Entry Fees       2125.05
1200    Amusement Rights      1600.00
273   Programmes & Souvenirs –
–   Advertising    1320.80
– Sales    623.19
1943.99
Less Expenses    2702.06
758.07Dr.
Less Souvenirs on Hand    625.50
(132.57) Dr.
175   Sno Freeze Stall    719.72
Less Exp. & Share of Prof    474.45
245.27
Share of Pro – Timothy Turtle      –
–   Stalls – Mahora Swim. Club       114.42
691   Wheel Teams    2146.14
Less Expenses    1277.66
868 48
161    Miss Highland Games Promot    418.00
Less Expenses    484.33
(66.33) Dr.
16888      $20531.09

GREATER HASTINGS PROMOTIONS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MAY, 1975

1974   Expenditure

7373   Salaries, Wages & Superannuation   7281.95
235   Entertainment & Travelling Allowance   490.80
1100   Printing, Stationery, Postages & Phone   866.42
126   Advertising   335.02
52   Repairs & Maintenance   24.00
43   Meetings   106.77
216   Presentations   10.44
–   Donation – St. John Ambul (1974 Games)   175.00
51   Insurances   75.96
330   Office Expenses   73.40
78   General Expenses   –
97   Vehicle & Equipment Hire   –
49   Miss Toowoomba – Expenses   –
19   Interest   –
13   Rent   –
225   Audit Fees   –
563   Depreciation   –
10570   9439.16
Excess of Income over Expenditure (1974)
2620   –
13190   $9439.16

1974   Income:

Promotions:
8420    Highland Games   6088.86
2642   Blossom Festival (1973)   –
11062   6088.86
67    Less Loss Sundry Activities   73.28
10995   6015.58
1862 93    Subscriptions   2382.00
93    Interest   –
155    Equipment Hire   15.00
85   Balance 1972-73 Activities   –
–   Excess of Expenditure over Income for Year   1026.58
13190   $9439.16