community groups – Page 22 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Ringwood Rotary – becoming a member

Aug 6, 2008

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This evening I had the pleasure of being inducted as a member of Ringwood Rotary after being sponsored as a member by Assistant Governor Andrew Brownlie. After being confirmed as a member I was appointed on the Community sub-committee, which exists to assist the wider community and recommend suitable projects to the club board of…

Ringwood Rotary meeting – the student ambassador program

Jul 30, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary, Urban Sustainability

The ambassadorial scholarship program is one of the many initiatives that are organised by Rotary, a worldwide organisation of over 1.2 million members. The program enables dedicated students to study abroad and further their education. Today’s speaker was Cindy, who was an ambassadorial scholar through district 7750 in South Carolina in the United States. Cindy…

Media Release: Green thumbs used for National Tree Day

Jul 30, 2008

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

In support of National Tree Day, held on Sunday 27 July, Maroondah City Council staff brought their green thumbs to work and planted 250 trees. Councillor Alex Makin said National Tree Day is one of Australia’s largest community tree planting event, with over 290,000 volunteers taking part last year. “Community tree planting took place on…

Eastern Volunteers board of management meeting 2008

Jul 28, 2008

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alex

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

Eastern Volunteers is a not-profit organisation that provides volunteer assistance, as well as community transport for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation aims to strengthen volunteering by providing training services and assistance in recruiting and placing volunteers within other community based associations. Eastern Volunteers is also heavily involved in community transport solutions…

Ringwood Spiders victorious against the Maribyrnong Bulldogs

Jul 27, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, based in Jubilee Park in Ringwood, is a football team for people with disabilities and is one of the fourteen teams that form the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league. Today’s game marked the final home match for the season, with the Ringwood Spiders facing the Maribyrnong Bulldogs. It was great to…

Rotary Club of Ringwood 2009 Changeover Dinner

Jul 26, 2008

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alex

in Rotary

Positions on Rotary Clubs are generally appointed on an annual basis and a changeover function is held around the middle of the year to welcome the incoming administration. Tonight the Rotary Club of Ringwood held its annual changeover dinner at Rosebank Reception Centre in Ringwood North. The function provides an opportunity to reflect on some…

Monkami – Titanic the Untold Story: Resunk

Jul 23, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement

Monkami is based in Croydon and aims to provide skills for people with intellectual disabilities to empower their participants to live with the greatest degree of independence within their own community. This evening I attended Monkami’s performance of Titanic the Untold Story: Resunk at the Karralyka Centre. The performance is the sequel to their debut…

Delegates' Report: Support services, musical talents, advancing reconciliation and planning for Community Safety Week

Jul 21, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 20th of June I had the pleasure of attending Hope City Mission’s Charity Auction Evening. Hope City Mission, based in Croydon South provides assistance to people in need within our community. The mission does this by not only providing emergency relief in the form of food and clothing but by also focusing on…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau special general meeting

Jul 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I was invited to chair a special meeting of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss the recently adopted business plan and the future vision for the organisation. The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau delivers crucial support for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents through providing advice, food assistance and referral services. Today’s special…

Tour of Hope City Mission's Pamper Day

Jul 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

Hope City Mission based in Croydon South provides food, clothing and other services to members of the community that have experienced hardship or require assistance. The mission also focuses on the wellbeing of individuals through its regular pamper days, which are held every six weeks between March and October. Today I participated in a tour…

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