community groups – Page 18 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Scoot Wheel n Move October 2008 meeting

Oct 31, 2008

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I attended the October meeting of Scoot Wheel n Move, a group that aims to improve mobility and accessibility for people with mobility aids. Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is now the auspice for the Scoot Wheel n Move so that the group can operate with some autonomy to council. This enables Scoot…

Maroondah Rugby Club AGM

Oct 29, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

After the opening of the Westpac Business Centre I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Maroondah Rugby Club which is located at the Griff Hunt Reserve in North Croydon. The Maroondah Rugby Club has faced a number of challenges, particularly in regard to the condition of the Griff Hunt Reserve. Fortunately Councillor Jo-anne Taylor…

Ringwood Historical Society celebrates its 50th Birthday

Oct 28, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This evening I attended the 50th birthday celebrations of the Ringwood Historical Society. The organisation, which was founded on the 9th of September 1958 was just one of six suburban based historical societies at the time. In its early existence, the Ringwood Historical Society had a particular emphasis on the history around the the proclamation…

2008 Campaign Launch – Making a Difference

Oct 27, 2008

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

As a candidate in the upcoming council elections I am committed to making a difference for the residents, ratepayers, businesses and community groups of Mullum ward as well as Maroondah overall. This evening I officially launched my campaign at Lakeside Cafe, with a number of community groups and residents in attendance. As a councillor it…

Council Nomination for Mullum Ward

Oct 24, 2008

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in Maroondah City Council

This afternoon I officially nominated as a candidate for the new Mullum Ward in the upcoming council elections. Maroondah’s elections are conducted via post with ballot papers being distributed during the 11th and 13th of November. With five other candidates already nominated the council elections could become an interesting contest. I urge residents and ratepayers…

Monkami 2008 AGM

Oct 23, 2008

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alex

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

Monkami is a not for profit service provider based in Croydon, which cares for people with an intellectual disability. Over its 50 years of existence Monkami has had an emphasis on community inclusion to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with opportunities. Today’s annual general meeting included a presentation from Monkami’s community inclusion officer,…

Meeting the Skylarkers

Oct 23, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I met the Skylarkers, a group of older residents who bring music, song and laughter to elderly citizens. The Skylarkers are a voluntary entertainment group that performs at retirement villages, nursing homes and senior citizen centres. The Skylarkers received a Maroondah community grants to fund costumes to assist the group’s performances. The group…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – supporting regional Victoria

Oct 22, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Rotary, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Rotary is an international organisation with over 1.2 million members world-wide. While each local Rotary club operates on an autonomous basis there is tremendous potential for different clubs to work in partnership to advance the principles of Rotary. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation by Rotarian and Boroondara Councillor Phillip Healy who discussed Boroondara Cares, a…

The Ringwood Spiders are Making a Difference

Oct 22, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, has written a letter to officially support my re-election onto Maroondah City Council. The letter acknowledges the contribution I have made to the Ringwood Spiders, which includes sponsoring one of their players and regularly attending their functions. I have also offered to develop a website…

Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival – final meeting for 2008

Oct 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning I attended the final meeting of the Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival for 2008. The meeting discussed the feedback and community response to the inaugural Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival and to decide on the future of the event. It was encouraging to see a strong community response to the festival demonstrating community…

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