Grey Power running out of steam

A steering committee of the Warkworth and Districts Grey Power Association will make one last ditch effort to keep the group afloat at a meeting at Totara Park community hall on June 11.

The organisation ran into trouble last year when it could not form a committee at its annual meeting.

Instead, a steering committee was set-up to investigate the possibility of Warkworth affiliating with North Shore Grey Power. However, this was unsuccessful.

Steering committee chair Jeff Fasher says if a committee isn’t elected at next month’s meeting, the Warkworth group will fold.

“We want as many members as possible to be aware of this event and its importance,” he says.

“If the meeting quorum numbers are not met or no committee is elected, then under Grey Power rules, the existing steering committee must close the Warkworth branch in adherence with Federation rules.”

Fasher says if the Warkworth branch does close, it will not affect current membership or the power discount scheme.

“Members will, however, need to choose another association to re-join next year. The closest are Hibiscus Coast and North Shore.”

Grey Power is a national advocacy organisation that promotes the welfare and wellbeing of people in the 50-plus age group.

The meeting starts at 11am.