youth – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Croydon Football Club Sponsors Dinner

May 6, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Football Club was formed in 1906 and is based at Croydon Park, located in the heart of Croydon. Tonight’s event marked the first dinner held by the club and provided an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the strong number of sponsors that support the club and its teams. The dinner also provided a chance…

Council and Sustainability – discussion with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School

Apr 27, 2009

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alex

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

This morning I was invited to speak to Grade Five and Six Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a Primary School located in Wilana Street, Ringwood. The class is currently learning about the three tiers of Government and environmental sustainability. As a Local Councillor for the Mullum Ward, I was invited to provide an…

MAV Eastern Region Reception

Apr 23, 2009

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government within the State and comprises of a board consisting of councillors elected by their peers. The MAV divides Victoria into regions, with the councils within each region electing a regional representative. The City of Maroondah is part of the MAV’s Eastern Region…

Ringwood Spiders 2009 Season Fixture

Apr 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, is one of 14 teams within the Football Integration Development Association League. The Ringwood Spiders have been participating in pre-season training and have have introduced new squads to encourage participation within the team. The Cheerleader Squad will be making its debut at the first Ringwood…

Community Wellbeing Plan – Judging for the drawing competition

Apr 15, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan will shape the council’s priorities and actions for working towards an inclusive, healthy and safe municipality. The Wellbeing Plan is one of council’s highest level documents and as such extensive consultation and engagement across all ages is critical to ensuring that it reflects the viewpoints of our community. To encourage participation…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – Support and employment for our youth

Mar 25, 2009

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alex

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

The Rotary Club of Ringwood, is part of the wider Rotary network through District 9810 and while each club is largely autonomous they do cooperate on regional projects. Rotary clubs within the District were heavily involved in fundraising through the Eastlink Open Day and tonight’s guest speakers from KYM Employment Services received $1,500 from the…

Tour of Maroondah's Community Facilities – Croydon

Mar 23, 2009

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah is currently undertaking a series of tours of its community facilities, such as Community Houses, libraries, parks and leisure facilities, to ensure that Councillors are aware of the services available within the municipality. This evening Councillors viewed facilities within Croydon beginning with EV’s Youth Centre. EV’s provides a range of activites for Maroondah’s youth,…

Media Release: Seeking Year 10 students

Mar 11, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council is once again holding the Young Leaders Program, a week-long interactive personal development program offered by Council’s Youth Services Team to Year 10 students from secondary schools across Maroondah. Councillor Alex Makin said Year 10 students attending secondary school within Maroondah are invited to apply to be part of the program which…

Media Release: Playgrounds around Maroondah

Mar 4, 2009

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah City Council has recently completed upgrades to two local playgrounds creating improved places for the community and particularly families to enjoy. Councillor Alex Makin said the two playgrounds can be found at Gladys Grove in Croydon (Melways Map 50 F2) and Chesney Drive in Ringwood (Melways Map 50 D2). “To ensure that playgrounds throughout…

Croydon Chess Club simultaneous match with Guy West

Feb 5, 2009

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alex

in Environment, Sports and Leisure

The Croydon Chess Club is based at the Croydon RSL and offers a fun and friendly environment for chess players of all ages and skill levels. Tonight marked the return of the Croydon Chess Club’s weekly meetings, with a simultaneous match between club members and Guy West an International Master and Australian Chess Champion. Guy…

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