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Annual membership fee $20.00

Class fee $5.00 

Visitors $6.00

A Pre Paid Card can be purchased - 11 classes for $50.00.  The card can be used at any Prime Movers class but remember – it will not be replaced if you lose it, so treat it like cash! 

NO EFPOS FACILITIES - CASH ONLY

Prime Movers do not break for school holidays during the year. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and lace up sport shoes and bring a bottle of water.

For information on locations of classes in your area please see 'Timetables'.

Prime Movers classes have had a very encouraging start to the year. Membership in April is already over 3000, with many new members joining the ‘family’ as well as existing members returning. We know from your feedback how much you value what Prime Movers classes provide at such a low cost – not just the physical benefits from the exercise, but also the social and psychological connections that take place. So many members enjoy going for a ‘cuppa’ after class as much as the exercise – social interaction at its best!

Thank you for your on-going support and feedback, helping to keep this great organisation strong.

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Our AGM was held in South Perth on April 12th and once again there were more than 70 members in attendance.

At the AGM the Acting President, Karen Mennell, presented a report summarising the activities of the past year and thanking the existing committee for their hard work and members for their support.

•  Some classes have closed, but others have opened, and we currently run 64 classes a week at 41      different venues.

•  There are still concerns about how we look after our instructors to ensure that they stay fit and able to do the instructing they love for as long as possible. We have 24 fabulous instructors, but 18 of them are over 75 so we can’t expect them to go on for ever, especially if we have to ask them to cover a lot of relief classes. Fortunately, 3 wonderful trainees recently completed their course and in-class training. Lorna, Hazel, and Sharon will qualify as accredited instructors by the end of June. Please make them welcome if they come to your venue – it is not easy and it will take a little while for them to get to know us! Even with these additional instructors, we still need more, so PLEASE consider joining us.

•  Due to several injuries in 2024, the use of resistance bands at classes was discontinued.

•  An instructors seminar in November 2024 put forward some ideas to bolster Prime Movers participation and keep it relevant into the future. These ideas will continue to be worked on through 2025.

•  The replacement of our outdated sound systems was commenced in 2024 and will continue into 2025.

The Treasurer, Jan Culver, presented the audited annual financial report, which showed that the association remains in a sound financial position going forward.

Committee elections were held, with every financial member present entitled to vote.

•  President – Karen Mennell was endorsed to complete the second year of the current term of President. (The position of President will expire at the 2026 AGM). Carried via a show of hands.

•  Vice President – Adrian MacDonald was elected unopposed for a 2-year term.

•  Treasurer – Jan Culver did not re-nominate. One nomination was received from Carol Penstone who was duly elected unopposed for a 2-year term.

•  General committee – Four nominations were submitted for three positions. Following a ballot, Jan Peterson was re-appointed and Shirley Zaknich (who had been co-opted during the year) and Jenny Vincent were elected to the committee. These appointments are for 2-year terms.

•  The 2025 committee is comprised of

    o  President – Karen Mennell

    o  Vice President – Adrian MacDonald

    o  Secretary – Ingrid Alexander

    o  Treasurer – Carol Penstone

    o  General Committee – Annie Budarick, Lynn Panagopoulos, Jan Peterson, Jenny Vincent, Shirley      Zaknich.

Portfolios were assigned at the first meeting of the new committee so rest assured that the hard work will continue to keep everything running smoothly.

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Safety continues to be a high priority for the committee. First Aid demonstrations are being provided for instructors and hostesses this year, with the expectation that each class will have at least one representative in attendance.

However, safety is a shared responsibility. Please do your bit by using the hand sanitiser provided at classes, wearing lace-up sneakers or trainers to class, bringing water to class to keep yourself hydrated. Please put your emergency contact number on the back of your name badge – just in case! Always just do what you can during classes. It’s good to push yourself a little but listen to your body and take a break if necessary. Just keep moving and laughing – you’ll feel the benefit.

If you feel unwell, please stay away until you are fully fit.

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Prime Movers now has a Facebook page. Search for Prime Movers Exercise. Send us a request to join. The page will be for members only and will be used like a noticeboard. Initially this will be a 6-month trial, so please let us know what you think.

Don’t forget we also have a web-site: www.primemovers-exercise.com.au ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prime Movers shirts cost $25 and Instructors carry a limited supply but can easily order more.

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Loyalty cards are increasingly popular. The cost of a card is $50 and you get 11 classes! This means you only pay $4.55 for each class and don’t have to worry about carrying cash to each class. It’s easier for the hostesses and Instructors to manage too. If you haven’t bought one yet, give it some thought, we’re all looking for ways to save money these days. Remember to treat the card like cash – if you lose it, there is no refund. Your loyalty card can be used at any class you attend.  N.B. Cards are now transferrable, despite what is currently printed on the card.

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Thanks to our videographer extraordinaire, Shirley Zaknich, instructors have access to a growing library of streamed videos to help them keep their routines fresh and in keeping with Prime Movers principles.

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With the current turmoil throughout the world, it is particularly important to enjoy social interactions and try to stay positive. Prime Movers can be a big help and in the words of Spike Milligan:

“Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu.

When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.

I walked around the corner and someone saw me grin.

When he smiled I realised I had passed it on to him!

I thought about the smile and then realised its worth

A single smile like mine could travel round the earth.

So if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected.

Start an epidemic and get the world infected.”

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For those planning ahead, the last class for 2025 will be held on Friday 5th December and classes will resume from Monday February 2nd 2026.