Guest Speakers – Duncan McPherson & Stephen Visser introduced the idea of getting movies back into the town hall in Numurkah. They have a small committee consisting of Barb Sinclair, Donna Mangles & themselves. Their intention is to try & get enthusiasm to see what is necessary to work out what is needed to achieve these goals. They have realised they need to form a society of their own to raise money for the purchase of equipment that is necessary. It is to be a not for profit organisation with decisions to be made by the committee. They anticipate running 11 movies per year with funding to come from membership of $35 singles $50 for families to cater for seniors & kids films. Expressions of interest have been left with businesses in town with 300 people so far declaring their support. Town Hall committee are very supportive of the idea as any other institution that hires the hall with have the ability to show movies & use the surround sound. Schools are very keen for this to happen. They anticipated the cost to purchase the equipment to be around $80,000 - $100,000 but they think they have sourced a fellow who can source the equipment for $30,000 - $40,000. Once quotes are to hand they can expect to get the idea off the ground. Hoping for support from various groups & when they get up & running the Film society will have a viewing for members as the cost of running a movie to the public can be very expensive. They will be looking for funds & assistance in running events with drinks & food to be provided. In the past Numurkah had a population of 2000 people  & we had a picture theatre now, we have over 4000 & no picture theatre. It would be a good avenue for to kids. They are currently attached to Love our Lifestyle in the short term until the society gets up & running & stands by itself. The existing screen needs replacing as done the surround sound & projector – it all needs to be digital & upgraded. There are 150 seats upstairs, maybe bean bags or open area downstairs to lay on the floor etc. To hire a movie that the society can watch is quite cheap, if you want to open it to the public the rights cost $500 or $600.