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

Media Release: Equipping Maroondah’s young people for the future

May 5, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Year 10 students from throughout Maroondah have converged on EV’s Youth Centre this week for Council’s annual Young Leaders Program. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said 20 students are taking part in the week-long, interactive personal development program from 3 to 7 May. “The Young Leaders Program provides a safe and supportive environment for…

Croydon RSL Anzac March

Apr 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

Both the Croydon and Ringwood RSLs hold a march on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day. While iI previously attended the march in Ringwood, this year I decided to participate in Croydon’s march, as I am planning to attend the Dawn Service in Ringwood. The march began on the corner of Hewish Road and Main…

HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting

Apr 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…

Media Release: Key health and wellbeing plan unveiled

Apr 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is preparing to unveil a high-level strategic plan that will guide Council’s promotion of a healthy, happy municipality over the next four years. The 2009-2013 Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is underpinned by extensive community consultation and a comprehensive research report, which provided the basis for its six health and wellbeing priorities…

Ringwood Bowls Club – Sponsorship Appreciation Night

Apr 7, 2010

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alex

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

The Ringwood Bowls Club is based at 2-12 Loughnan Road in Ringwood and features two grass and one synthetic green. The Club holds regular activities throughout the year including its Community Connect, which brings together corporate and community supporters of the Club. This evening the Club held its Sponsorship Appreciation Night to acknowledge the many…

Maroondah Journal: Right off the bat, extra cash for reserve

Mar 23, 2010

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alex

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

Heathmont Reserve is home to the Heathmont Baseball Club, Heathmont Baptist Cricket Club and Gujarati Association Cricket Club and will receive $821,000 to build two new changerooms, a kitchen, a viewing area and accessibility improvements for people with a disability. The project while largely funded through Maroondah City Council, will receive $240,000 from the Federal…

International Women’s Day Breakfast – 2010 Year of the Girl Guides

Mar 9, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

International Women’s Day began in Europe and the United State in the early 1900s, whereby women were campaigning for equal wages, status and the right to vote. The event is also recognised by the United Nations, in realisation that peace and social progress requires active participation and equality of women. Maroondah celebrates International Women’s Day…

Ringwood Cricket Club – Cricket Victoria and the Boxing Day Test

Dec 27, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Cricket Club, based at Jubilee Park in Ringwood, participates in the Ringwood and District Association and has four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, where they won back-to-back premierships in 2008 and 2009. Today I was invited to day two of the Boxing Day Test as a guest of the Ringwood Cricket Club. The…

Stuff Your Stereo Events – 2009 FReeZA Graduation

Dec 10, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations

One of the many activities organised through the EVs Youth Centre is the FReeZA program, which involves young people in organising musical events throughout the year. Each year the FReeZA group choosing a name for itself and and plans a range of drug, smoke and alcohol free musical events. This year’s group was known as…

Media Release: Graduation for FReeZA crew 2009

Dec 9, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

After hosting 11 gigs, 80 bands and over 4000 punters, the 2009 FReeZA crew will graduate from the program at EV’s Youth Centre on Thursday 10 December. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said the crew, known as Stuff Your Stereo Events, had done a wonderful job throughout the year. “There have been many highlights…

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