AGM

Good morning, everyone. I welcome our members and guests to the Annual General Meeting and thank you for attending.

It has been another productive year at the hall. The continued improvements have made it an increasingly welcoming and serviceable venue for both one-off events and our regular hirers. It has also been fantastic to see continued support for our Thank Goodness It’s Friday community BBQs, with attendance remaining strong and reasonably consistent throughout the year. The combined financial contributions from our hirers and TGIF events are integral to the hall remaining a valued and sustainable part of Closeburn.

Unlike many similar halls of its era, it is reassuring to see Cedar Creek Public Hall remain locally owned and managed rather than council managed. This gives those who use and support the hall a genuine sense of ownership and, with that, a strong sense of care and responsibility for the special little space it provides.

On 23 July 2026, we were informed that Cedar Creek Public Hall Inc. had officially been registered as a charity. This was a significant achievement for the association and involved considerable preparation, documentation and review of our governance and activities. Registration provides a stronger foundation for the hall’s future and may support further opportunities for funding and improvements for the benefit of the wider community.

This past year has had its ups, but sadly also its downs. We said goodbye to one of our hall members, Ian Wright. Ian assisted with working bees and generously shared his musical talent at our monthly TGIFs and Soup Days. His contribution to the hall and our community was greatly valued, and he is sadly missed.

I encourage anyone who values the hall and its place in our community to consider how they might help, whether by joining the committee, volunteering at an event, assisting with maintenance, or simply continuing to support the hall’s activities.

I would especially like to thank our committee members for the time, effort and commitment they have contributed throughout the year. There is a great deal of work that happens behind the scenes to keep the hall operating, maintained and moving forward. I would also like to acknowledge our TGIF volunteers, whose help with setting up, serving, cooking and packing down makes these events run smoothly and allows them to remain enjoyable and manageable for everyone involved.

Thank you also to our hirers, members and everyone who has continued to support the hall throughout the year.

Belinda Worden
President
Cedar Creek Public Hall Inc.