committee member – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates’ Report: Annual General Meetings and Seniors Week

Oct 19, 2009

—

by

This month has marked the beginning of the Spring season for Annual General Meetings, and I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Historical Society AGM on the 22nd of September. The Society documents the history of Ringwood and it is great to see renewed interest in our local history. The Ringwood Historical Society previously…

Norwood Hall Users Luncheon

Oct 17, 2009

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I was invited to a luncheon for the committees of the groups that utilise Norwood Hall, located at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road in Ringwood North. Norwood Hall is one of Maroondah’s most highly utilised community buildings and houses several groups including Enjoying Planned Retirement, North Ringwood Seniors and Ringwood U3A. In addition,…

North Ringwood Community House – consultation over feasiblity study

Aug 20, 2009

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is currently undertaking the feasibility study into its relocation. The study is required to ensure that the community house is able to provide an accessible and diverse range of courses for the community. As part of the study process the consultants have undertaken consultation with staff, committee members and students to…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau Policy Adoption

Jul 27, 2009

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Policies and good governance help ensure a sustainable future for a non-profit organisation, through outlining acceptable behaviour and providing clarity and certainty for staff, volunteers and the committee of management. This afternoon the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau committee of management formally adopted polices covering several areas of the organisation, including volunteer recruitment, the committee of…

Maroondah Leader: New local law causes conflict

Jul 21, 2009

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement

While it is critical that there is accountability and transparency within Local Government recent changes in the Local Government Act have had the unintended result of potentially restricting councillor involvement within community organisations. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these changes and their repercussions. Cr Alex Makin said he resigned from the Croydon Conservation Society…

North Ringwood Community House – Business Plan Workshop

Jun 12, 2009

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood and is the only community house in Maroondah that is not located on council land. North Ringwood Community House is unique, since it is an accredited Registered Training Organisation and offers TAFE qualifications such as Certificates III and IV in areas such as…

North Ringwood Community House 2009 AGM

Mar 24, 2009

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

This morning North Ringwood Community House held its Annual General Meeting to elect committee members for the next two years. The community house appoints a two-year term for its committee members to provide continuity, while still providing flexibility for new members to get involved. I have been re-elected onto the Committee of Management so that…

Croydon Conservation Society 2009 AGM

Mar 12, 2009

—

by

alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council

Tonight’s annual general meeting of the the Croydon Conservation Society marks its 45th year of community service. The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) was formed in 1964 by residents who acted to protect eucalyptus trees near Croydon Railway Station, which were going to be removed to make way for a service station. The group began as…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau meeting

Jan 31, 2009

—

by

alex

in Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau began in 1967, with the founding of the Ringwood Advisory Service, which was one of the first advisory services at the time. The organisation became known as the Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau Inc. following council amalgamations in 1996. The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau delivers crucial support for some of Maroondah’s…

North Ringwood Community House – 2008 End of Year Luncheon

Dec 5, 2008

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon North Ringwood Community House held its end of year function to acknowledge the contributions made by staff, tutors, committee members and volunteers. In 2009 it is anticipated that planning work will begin in finding a new location for the community house. The community house will be applying for a State Government grant early…

Tag: committee member