We would like to express condolences, President Peter Trenaman for the loss of his father. Peter has decided to resign, and has asked that I stand in as Proxy President until the AGM on 30.3.2023, when a new president will be elected.

The year ahead is looking good. There are nominations for all executive and a few other roles, including from several longstanding very experienced Rogainer's, and few former committee members ready to hit their roles running.

Unfortunately the March 2023 6 hour Rogaine had to be cancelled due to lack of setters and vetters. We have been fortunate to have Emma Firth and Josephine Taylor volunteer as emergency setters for the 6th May Rogaine, 1 hour north of Perth. They plan to do a 6 hour event, though if we can get Vetters to volunteer this could be extended to an 8 hour event.

Working and Vetting with our Womens Champion team, is fantastic way to increase your Rogaining Skills. There are often up to 100 people involved in the preparation for a Rogaine, most of them hidden workers in the background from maintaining the Map Bank, resetting the "beepers", filling gas bottles, maintaining equipment, loading the truck, ordering the toilets... the list goes on, and on . Please consider lending a hand, if you are ever in a position to do so.... even 30 min at end of a Rogaine is a big help, and very much appreciated.

Kind Regards Elena Ghergori