Corowa 2008

[Ozzie John & Fiona]

Thank you for your prompt responses. It is gratifying to see that our effort is not in vain and your input has all been noted. To clarify a couple of points:

1. Swap Meet - KVE does have some control as to the location of it by the fact that we have to seek approval from Council each year for it's location, hence we can suggest changes in it's location. It should always be remembered that the swap meet is an unofficial event, not under the full control of KVE, there is no site fee charged. Stall holders participate as individuals in their own right.

There has in the past been some talk of moving it to the Airport where there is much more space, powered sites, toilets. shade and therefore, when the procession has arrived at the Airport, they don't have to rush away to go to the Swap Meet in order to secure any 'treasures'.

2. Insurance - for both the swap meet and parade, which is (once again) a group of individuals driving their vehicles up the main street under their own liability. It is not a controlled event, in the sense that we require road closures to the public for this to happen. If we did this, we would have to submit a full traffic management plan to Council/RTA and Police which we wish to avoid. Insurance can be arranged for both these events but it is a lot of expense and responsibility that the KVE committee at this time, feels is an unnecessary burden on our committee.

3. 2008 Theme Vehicles - Given that there may be a much larger number of them than the Year of the Carrier, and some may well be much larger, we will have to consider whether or not they may be able to participate in a procession up the main street. This may mean they will have to assemble at an appropriate location, eg the Airport.

4. KVE Meeting - I intend to convene a meeting of the committee in the near future, so please continue with your suggestions for change and/or improvement to the event at Corowa.

John H
President - KVE Inc