2023 Treasurer’s Report
The balance of the Wellington regional account on 1 September 2022 was $3,384.17. The balance on 4 September 2023 was $1,813.88, giving a loss of $1570.29.
Our major expense for the year was the gear shed, which was costing us $220 / month (see below). Other expenses included reimbursements for past game expenses (Stars Beneath the Ocean 1 and Much Ado About Something) and refunded game fees. Our revenue was $240 in game fees, $270 in annual membership redistribution, and a single donation of $200.
We have now relocated the gear, ensuring we are now on a stable financial footing, though we do still owe $730 in refunds ($670 for Consequence 3, $60 for Angels in the Fog) for cancelled games. Bank account problems (see below) meant I was unable to follow up on this properly, and this is something that will need to be followed up on when access is restored.
NZLARPS had problems with its bank accounts this year, which interfered with our ability to support games. In December I was informed that no-one in NZLARPS could authorise payments. This situation lasted until July, at which stage the national committee regained access, but as a side effect it was removed from all regional treasurers. At present, all payments and requests for information must go through the national committee. The national director recognises that this is undesirable, and I am hoping that the issue will be resolved in the near future.