Tag: volunteers
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Croydon Conservation Society 2009 AGM
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…
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Sustainable Living Space – discussing future activities
The first round of funding for the Sustainable Living Space projects requires the compilation of a report, which was discussed at this morning’s meeting. The Sustainable Living Space aims to explore the feasibility of creating a sustainable space within the outer eastern suburbs and is a partnership between Eastern Volunteers, North Ringwood Community House, Park…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – Great Australian Bike Ride
The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of 51 clubs within the Rotary District 9810, which covers the eastern and southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. Tonight’s meeting featured Gonny Rundell who will be participating in the Rotary Great Australian Bike Ride between the 21st of March until the 10th of October. While most participants complete sections…
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Carols by Candlelight celebratory function
After the opening of Barry Clarris’ Expressions of Interest, council held a celebratory function for the many volunteers, including singers, band members and organisers involved in Maroondah’s Carols by Candlelight. The Carols by Candlelight, held at Ainslie Park in Croydon, is one of Maroondah’s largest community functions and involves a number of volunteers who provide…
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Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east
The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – strengthening fundraising results
Like many organisations within our community, the Rotary Club of Ringwood has been eager to assist communities that have been affected by the recent bushfires. The club’s fundraising efforts at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Mount Dandenong Road last Saturday raised $10,250 which will solely be used to assist relief efforts. The Rotary District…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood: Fundraising for the bushfire appeal
One of the key principles of Rotary is Service Above Self, with the organisation and its clubs holding regular fundraising activities to assist the community and people in need. Today the Rotary Club of Ringwood organised a fundraising appeal to assist people affected by the recent bushfires. Members collected money from passing cars at the…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – assisting communities affected by bushfires
The Rotary Club of Ringwood is part of Rotary District 9810 which covers eastern and southeastern Melbourne, including areas affected by the recent bushfires. Tonight’s meeting featured a past Ringwood Rotarian and Marysville resident who spoke about his miraculous escape from the fires that devastated the town. The discussion focused on the determination to rebuild…
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Maroondah Partners Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee provides an opportunity to address issues relating to the safety of the Maroondah community. The committee includes representation from council, as well as external agencies and service providers, including the Department of Human Services, Victoria Police, Connex and Eastern Volunteers, providing a wealth of knowledge in…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – Safe Water, Saves Lives
The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets each Wednesday evening to provide guest speakers and updates on Rotary projects. Tonight’s meeting provided an opportunity to discuss a proposal to implement a Farmers Market in Ringwood and a sub-committee has been appointed to assess the feasibility of this concept. The sub-committee will explore potential sites within Ringwood,…