A message from our president Cass McCormack, as read at the 2024 AGM.
In a boxing stance, “Life would sometimes feel like a fight. The punches, jabs and hooks will come in the form of challenges, obstacles and failures. Yet if you stay in the ring and learn from those past fights, at the end of each round, you’ll be still standing.”
I want to start by asking how you all think I have gone a president of the MCAV board for my second year running.
I’m not actually asking, which is ironic as it’s what I have been accuse off. Not listening and managing my board, my members and volunteers well enough.
If I have learnt one valuable lesson over this year as president, that it is not everyone is going to agree with what I am trying to achieve and how I am trying to achieve it. But in the end, I know I have many people that have my back and believe, that I am doing a great job in the position.
We as a board have achieved so much in the past year, we have the greatest number of paid-up members we have had in years, we have a new generation of followers, we have just put on one of the most successful events in this generation. And most important thing as to why firstly joined the board 6 years ago and stood in this position a few years ago is WE ARE STILL HERE.
My Passion lies in the MCAV and will continue as try and continue to bring the association into the next generation.
I would like to congratulate the Get together co-ordinators and their amazing team of workers and Volunteers on a very successful event. I think one of the biggest things that come out of the event for me this year is the growing team that we have built, and it looks very promising for the future of the event. Also, the amount of positive feedback that I received from so many about how good of an event we run, So well done to all involved.
Also, the MCAV ran its first Kids clinic over in Omeo, it was great and hopefully the start of a successful new event for our younger generation.
We had a huge presence with the public this year, once again having a very successful year with our Merchandise stalls. Not only making sure our brand continues to be seen around. But the conversations that are made at these events are priceless. Huge thanks to anyone that has helped with any of the stalls this year, especially Rhyll and her Tribe.
I almost feel like I’m on repeat, if you have been part of the board or following along since last AGM and throughout the year, if not in attendance via email. I have constantly been trying to update the board structure to make sure we are still here in the future. But we have been met with defiance. Please listen carefully to the discussions we will have about how we need to move forward as a board.
I look forward to working together as a strong united team like the MCAV have done for many years before, it is why we are still here today.
Cass McCormack - President 2025
