MARTA Spring Luncheon & AGM

2025-06-02

MARTA Spring Luncheon & AGM

Under sunny skies and pleasant temperatures, MARTA held a very well attended Annual General Meeting and Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, May 28, at the Renous Recreation Centre where members enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner.

Barbara Hondas was elected by acclamation as the incoming MARTA President, and Lynn Pritchard joined the Executive as Member-at-Large. Bill Buggie agreed to be the lead correspondent for Reflections.

Outgoing President, Charlotte Casey, presented Merle Milson with a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his 13 years of dedicated service as Reflections Correspondent and four years as Branch Treasurer.

Dale MacRae, Chair of the NBSRT 50th Anniversary AGM Planning Committee was asked to speak and expressed gratitude to the nearly 40 MARTA members who dedicated their time and effort to organizing a highly successful AGM that was thoroughly enjoyed by members from every branch across the province.

Continuing a MARTA tradition at general meetings, members contributed generously to the Miramichi Community Food Bank, resulting in a substantial collection of food items and $330 in cash donations.

Here are a few photos taken during the event.

Barbara Donovan & Trudy Underhill in charge of the “magic elixir”.

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