Tag: community groups
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Delegates’ Report: End of Year Functions for 2009
This time of year is synonymous with end of year functions and I’ve attended several over the past month, including: The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau on the 1st of December, North Ringwood Community House, where I was joined by ward colleagues, Cr. Nora Lamont and Cr Ann Fraser on the 4th of December, The Ringwood…
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2009 Maroondah Carols by Candlelight
The Maroondah Carols by Candlelight is an annual event organised by the City of Maroondah and held at Ainslie Park in Croydon. The Carols provides an evening for families and an opportunity to showcase the musical talent that exists within Maroondah, including Maroondah Brass, Croydon Wind Symphony and Maroondah Singers. This evening, as the Mayor…
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Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor
One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2009 Volunteers Luncheon
This afternoon I joined the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau for their end of year volunteers luncheon. The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of the most vulnerable members of our Maroondah community. Interviews and service provision is conducted entirely by volunteers in what is often a demanding and challenging…
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Bendigo Bank Community Meeting
Maroondah has two Bendigo Bank Community Branches, one in Heathmont and one in Ringwood East. This evening the two branches convened a public meeting to discuss projects that could be assisted through the bank’s program of supporting local community groups. Community Banks invest a portion of their profits into local community projects and the branches…
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Eastern FM Annual General Meeting 2009
After the EV’s Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening I attended the 2009 Annual General Meeting of Eastern FM, a community radio station that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Like many community based organisations, Eastern FM has been undertaking strategic planning for the future, particularly in regard to the introduction of Digital Radio and encouraging new audiences through…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – 40th anniversary
This afternoon I attended the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, which celebrated the organisation’s presence within the Ringwood and Maroondah community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood was chartered on the 27th of October 1969 with 26 initial members. The club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill, which supported Ringwood…
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40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood
The Rotary Club of Ringwood was founded in 1969 after being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood and celebrations were held this afternoon to celebrate the occasion. Several foundation members spoke about the origins of the Club and its activities over…
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Ringwood Diving Club – Annual General Meeting
The Ringwood Diving Club is based at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre and utilises the facilities to provide competitive diving and classes for its members. This afternoon the Ringwood Diving Club held its annual general meeting to elect office bearers for the next twelve months and to present trophies to the club members that have excelled…