Grey Power Central Otago president Allan Jackson, of Alexandra, and secretary-treasurer Jackie Goyen (right), of Alexandra, with the guest speaker at the organisation's annual meeting yesterday, communication trainer Amy Scott, of Alexandra. Photo by Lynda Van Kempen.
Grey Power represented the over 50s but too many people viewed it as "an old people's group", Mr Jackson said. "We want to bolster our membership, get some more members, new blood and fresh ideas," he said.
Mrs Goyen said people aged between 50 and 60 would gain considerable benefits from belonging to the organisation.
Ms Scott spoke about the "Get Dotted" programme for improving communication skills, which helped people with different communication styles get on to someone else's "wavelength" as quickly as possible.
