Club Assembly - Meeting Notes
President Paul recognised the work put in by members to make the RACV Sustainability Day happen particularly to Di. He said it was obvious that we need to update Food Handling Safe-ty certificates and asked members to go online and obtain theirs.
We also have to look at a Street Trader certificate, Council Permits and Department of Health exemptions
President Paul recognised the work put in by members to make the RACV Sustainability Day happen particularly to Di. He said it was obvious that we need to update Food Handling Safe-ty certificates and asked members to go online and obtain theirs.
We also have to look at a Street Trader certificate, Council Permits and Department of Health exemptions
SECRETARY’S REPORT—Ian.
Some snail mail including the Shelter Box magazine. Did you know that they helped 140,000 people last year and 28,000 families.
Paul handed over to Gary Fitzgerald as Chair
Marj Hamilton presented a 3 Minuter telling the Tale of Three Teachers.
When she was 16 years old she had a biology teacher who introduced her to plants, nature and wildlife leading to a garden made over 50 years.
Later she was introduced to the wonders of Botanical Illustration by another teacher and in 2018 she had the opportunity to do a two week course in Botanical Illustration in the Kew Gardens. On the way she visited two Danish people she had hosted here in Yea, Paris and England.
Marj thanked Julie Lynch for showing her the possibilities available in taking such a trip.
Some snail mail including the Shelter Box magazine. Did you know that they helped 140,000 people last year and 28,000 families.
Paul handed over to Gary Fitzgerald as Chair
Marj Hamilton presented a 3 Minuter telling the Tale of Three Teachers.
When she was 16 years old she had a biology teacher who introduced her to plants, nature and wildlife leading to a garden made over 50 years.
Later she was introduced to the wonders of Botanical Illustration by another teacher and in 2018 she had the opportunity to do a two week course in Botanical Illustration in the Kew Gardens. On the way she visited two Danish people she had hosted here in Yea, Paris and England.
Marj thanked Julie Lynch for showing her the possibilities available in taking such a trip.
WHITTLESEA GARDEN EXPO—Jim
All under control with starting time for volunteers at 8.30am
All under control with starting time for volunteers at 8.30am
CYCLE DINDI—Julie
Raffles start on Saturday. There are 60 registrations. Thank you to Glenda for all the work done on Facebook and other marketing as well as handling enquiries.
Raffles start on Saturday. There are 60 registrations. Thank you to Glenda for all the work done on Facebook and other marketing as well as handling enquiries.
MENTAL HEALTH—Penny
There will be a Mental Health First Aid course with a focus on youth run by the Shire in May.
ADG, Nina Lunde is keen to run a MHFA course from Yea in June and it will be offered to other clubs as well as ours.
Sue Carpenter endorsed this effort to help young people in our lives and told us of 3 youth suicides which occurred in Kinglake last weekend.
There will be a Mental Health First Aid course with a focus on youth run by the Shire in May.
ADG, Nina Lunde is keen to run a MHFA course from Yea in June and it will be offered to other clubs as well as ours.
Sue Carpenter endorsed this effort to help young people in our lives and told us of 3 youth suicides which occurred in Kinglake last weekend.
BOB DEWAR. Bob is about to retire after 60 years in the same industry and he wanted to acknowledge the support and strength of his wife Pat who has been a stalwart in good and bad times Bob proposed a toast to all our ladies.
TERRY HUBBARD—decline in numbers—need a social night with partners.
ITALIAN NIGHT—Penny announced that an Italian Night is planned for March 31 and more details will be coming.
RUSSELL HOGG—RSL support.
Only a few members have actually joined and RSL needs numbers to continue. Russell asked that more members join up and be ready to stand for committees at the AGM later this month.
PRESIDENT PAUL
Again thanked those who helped at RACV Sustainability Day and acknowledged Di’s huge effort to get it up and running.
He also acknowledged the huge effort Di has put into Anzac Day after a meeting with Jeff Swain last week.
Only a few members have actually joined and RSL needs numbers to continue. Russell asked that more members join up and be ready to stand for committees at the AGM later this month.
PRESIDENT PAUL
Again thanked those who helped at RACV Sustainability Day and acknowledged Di’s huge effort to get it up and running.
He also acknowledged the huge effort Di has put into Anzac Day after a meeting with Jeff Swain last week.
Guest Speaker Kim Slavin Physiotherapist APAM
Kim studied at the Lincoln Institute in Melbourne and worked at several regional physiotherapy practices until she set up her own practice in Yea.Kim started by telling us a little about her time as an amateur jock-ey which began when she was 15 years old and went for 13 years.
She showed a slide demonstrating the results of a survey of 1200 patients which were asymptomatic but actually showed abnormali-ties when scanned.
Physiotherapy is about determining the goals of her patients and following the instructions given by their medical practitioners. Kim (with quite a bit of help from her audience) demonstrated some basic exercises for the back.
25 members attended the meeting which was opened by Past President Sue Carpenter and chaired by Garry Cocks. Our Caterershad to pull out at the last minute so our dinner was cooked by Kerry Tull and served by Rotarians. A big thank you to Kerry for helping out.
WE’VE BEEN BOWLING
Our hosts at Yea Bowling Club
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| Leif | Therese | Jeff | Judy |
Some of us were deadly serious, others just enjoyed themselves. There were a few who were just happy to watch.
All enjoyed a fun night with pizza, a couple of drinks and ice creams to finish with.
All enjoyed a fun night with pizza, a couple of drinks and ice creams to finish with.
Thanks to Julie for getting it all organised.
Photos from Gary Fitzgerald and Glenda Woods.
Photos from Gary Fitzgerald and Glenda Woods.
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| Bowler Bob coaching Tippy | A little(?) long, maybe I need coaching too (David) |
GUEST SPEAKER: Tracey Ukosich Riding Across The Nullabor
John Sinclair introduced Tracey who completed a bicycle ride across the Nullabor and raised over $30,000 for MS. She received a warm welcome an
d thanked the Rotary Club of Yea for their support which raised over one third of the total.She went on to talk about the ride, the towns and places she visited with Dee Wilson as her support and the growth of their friendship. Tracey also spoke about the hardships endured by herself and others and the dangers of cycling on a main route across Australia.
After the ride she worked as a Loco assistant for the sugar trains and now wants to become a Loco driver.
When asked what was she most proud of after having completed the event, Tracey said it was the challenging of herself in the most difficult times and tasks.
The Vote of Thanks was given by Sue Carpenter
3 MINUTER Di Welsh
Di
Welsh gave a thought provoking 3 Minuter on Communication and Respect and challenged members to demonstrate more of both and see how it benefits the club.
Di
Welsh gave a thought provoking 3 Minuter on Communication and Respect and challenged members to demonstrate more of both and see how it benefits the club.GUEST SPEAKER - Ray Thomas Die Back and Mistletoe
Ray was a chemistry, maths and science teacher and then moved on to specialising in the environment with a focus on restoring habitat for endangered species especially the regional honey eater.
He showed us slides of Mistletoe and the damage it caused to trees and said that it was important to get it into balance, making it useful for wildlife. Be-cause Mistletoe sucks the juice out of trees, you can chop it off but you need to address the root cause.
Sheep, cattle and possums love Mistletoe, so you have to create the right habitat eg shrubs and hollows, for them.
Mistletoe spreads via the Mistletoe bird. It eats the fruit and then poos on to a branch where the seed sticks and starts to grow.
The Woodwhite butterfly eats Mistletoe and lays its eggs on the plant, then the grubs eat the Mistletoe. We need to attract more butterflies by planting the right understory. Sixty plus varieties of bird eat the Mistletoe, but they do their droppings on the ground where the Mistletoe dies. Again we need to create good habitat for Mistletoe eaters.
Ray showed us examples of Ironbark and Greybox trees in the process of Die Back. Often it’s because stock camps occur underneath them and the soil is fertilised with manure and urine with a concentration of 40 times the usual nitrate. This causes huge growth and attracts Christmas beetles which eat the growth and cause the damage.
There are other things which eat the trees eg caterpillars and sillen insects which cause an infestation.
Again, the answer is to improve the understory and plant shrubs close together. The birds, lizards, frogs and spiders are all attracted to this and will clean up 60% of the insects causing Die Back.
If you plant wattles in your understory, you introduce gooey sap which attracts the sugar gliders and hairy wasps who also eat the Christmas beetles.
Ray’s presentation raised lots of questions.
Terry Hubbard gave the vote of thanks.
Ray was a chemistry, maths and science teacher and then moved on to specialising in the environment with a focus on restoring habitat for endangered species especially the regional honey eater.
He showed us slides of Mistletoe and the damage it caused to trees and said that it was important to get it into balance, making it useful for wildlife. Be-cause Mistletoe sucks the juice out of trees, you can chop it off but you need to address the root cause.
Sheep, cattle and possums love Mistletoe, so you have to create the right habitat eg shrubs and hollows, for them.
Mistletoe spreads via the Mistletoe bird. It eats the fruit and then poos on to a branch where the seed sticks and starts to grow.
The Woodwhite butterfly eats Mistletoe and lays its eggs on the plant, then the grubs eat the Mistletoe. We need to attract more butterflies by planting the right understory. Sixty plus varieties of bird eat the Mistletoe, but they do their droppings on the ground where the Mistletoe dies. Again we need to create good habitat for Mistletoe eaters.
Ray showed us examples of Ironbark and Greybox trees in the process of Die Back. Often it’s because stock camps occur underneath them and the soil is fertilised with manure and urine with a concentration of 40 times the usual nitrate. This causes huge growth and attracts Christmas beetles which eat the growth and cause the damage.
There are other things which eat the trees eg caterpillars and sillen insects which cause an infestation.
Again, the answer is to improve the understory and plant shrubs close together. The birds, lizards, frogs and spiders are all attracted to this and will clean up 60% of the insects causing Die Back.
If you plant wattles in your understory, you introduce gooey sap which attracts the sugar gliders and hairy wasps who also eat the Christmas beetles.
Ray’s presentation raised lots of questions.
Terry Hubbard gave the vote of thanks.
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| Christmas Beetles | Ray's Presentation | Old Style Technology |
No wonder Russell got the biggest pavlova tonight.
His granddaughter even delivered it with a hug.
President Paul Kellett, members of the Rotary Club of Yea and the Yea Rotary family mourn the passing of their dedicated and valued member, John Bett. John joined the Club on 28 February 1997 as member number 48. He is the only member of the Club to have served twice as President, 2002/03 and 2016/17. John lived by the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" in all that he did in life. He was an esteemed member of the Club and the Yea community. Our thoughts and condolences go to his sons, Lloyd and Rohan, and their families.
PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION
Terry Hubbard read a testimonial given by workmates of Estter Ostrizkova and the fact that she was originally from Hungary. She commenced work at Flowerdale Estate in 2017.
Ester has gained several qualifications in health and wellbeing and encourages everyone to be the best version of themselves. She is keen to unite and encourage people to come to-gether in a healthy environment and has been a key volunteer in cleaning up roadsides in and around Flowerdale Estate.
Julie wrote
Ester sounds like a great community minded person whose contribution to Flowerdale Estate and the local community was greatly appreciated - she will definitely be missed as she is about to set up her own business in Torquay. Flowerdale Estate’s loss is another communi-ty’s gain!
President Paul congratulated Ester and also Peter and Maria Neville from Flowerdale Estate.
CLUB ASSEMBLY
President Paul welcomed all members and recorded an apology from Tony Jacobs.
SECRETARY’S REPORT—Ian Sichlau
Correspondence in—Elaine White seeking endorsement for a grant for the Showgrounds to help with fencing.
Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges asking us to partner in a donation to Australian Rotary Health towards an Indigenous Health Program. Donations will be matched by the government. This will go to the Board.
Correspondence out—Daryl Callander—condolences on the death of his daughter, Lisa.
TREASURER’S REPORT—Russell Hogg not available
PUBLIC IMAGE—Glenda Woods. Will add Pride of Workmanship to website etc and send to papers
VOCATIONAL SERVICE—Julie Lynch. Pleased to see Ester recognised.
COMMUNITY SERVICE—Di Welsh.
Remembrance Day—meeting pending. Help will be needed on the day
Pioneer Reserve— at the hole digging stage and will need a working bee to concrete and place sculp tures
RACV Sustainability Day - deferred. New date to be announced.
Coffee Vouchers - Opportunity to give some light relief to many people struggling at the moment.
Glenda and Di are working on it.
Need to finalise amount to be donated by Rotary. This was discussed tonight and the end result was that $1000 would be donat-ed.
Distribution via Community House and St. Lukes
Carol Hogg to be consulted re past vouchers.
SPECIAL FUNDRAISERS
Open Gardens Go ahead at this stage with marketing to regional towns as 60% visitors are Regional. 10 gardens to open at this stage.
President Paul read a report from Tony Jacobs which he had received.
Suicide Awareness Walk—Has been postponed once and may be postponed again.
Art Show Marj Hamilton reported that it will go ahead.
Hall is booked
Artists have been contacted
Julian Brewer has agreed to help with hanging pictures and
donate a painting
Fellowship Night September 30—all wear hats to ZOOM meeting
GUEST SPEAKERS Carlie Underhill and Natalie Fulford from Yea Community House.
Sue introduced Carlie and Nat who thanked Rotary for their recent donation to their Food Pantry.
With this and the previous lockdown, there has been no Jobkeeper and people are really struggling.
The Community house received funding for 25 staff hours per week from the State Government and funds need to be raised for their other expenses.
In that 25 hours, they are expected to run 50 hours of programming per week and a recent tally shows that they are actually doing 90. This includes exercise, art and craft, gardening and accredited courses as well as their recycling program,
They are responsible for their little free library—the Tardis which seems to be mostly popular with men, the Food Pantry for non perishables, the community garden and the food table located in the library lobby.
Other organisations assist them with donations eg St Lukes' Anglican Church, CWA, schools and private individuals.
Currently, they are working on the Old Primary School (Pioneer Reserve) and working to make spaces more user friendly. They have a grant to install solar power.
Earlier this year they restarted the Yea Table Tennis Club, which is in recess due to Covid at the moment.
Carlie and Nat told us that the majority of people are 40+ years. Red tape limits what they can do for under 16s as they are not qualified to fun programs for them
As a result of questions, we learned that the Community House linked up with the Salvation Army to provide food parcels, but many people do not want to supply the information required to receive them.
There is also homelessness in Yea and St Luke’s has helped provide emergency relief.
People occasionally abuse the Food Pantry, but the incidence is low.
When asked what else Rotary could do to help, Carlie and Nat asked us to stay connected and spread infor-mation about what they do. They agreed to let us know if they need help in the future, rather than finding themselves in a situation where they had no funds left .
The Community House is open Monday to Thursday from 8.30 to 2.30.
Sue gave a vote of thanks and congratulated the girls on all that they do for the community
Sue introduced Carlie and Nat who thanked Rotary for their recent donation to their Food Pantry.
With this and the previous lockdown, there has been no Jobkeeper and people are really struggling.
The Community house received funding for 25 staff hours per week from the State Government and funds need to be raised for their other expenses.
In that 25 hours, they are expected to run 50 hours of programming per week and a recent tally shows that they are actually doing 90. This includes exercise, art and craft, gardening and accredited courses as well as their recycling program,
They are responsible for their little free library—the Tardis which seems to be mostly popular with men, the Food Pantry for non perishables, the community garden and the food table located in the library lobby.
Other organisations assist them with donations eg St Lukes' Anglican Church, CWA, schools and private individuals.
Currently, they are working on the Old Primary School (Pioneer Reserve) and working to make spaces more user friendly. They have a grant to install solar power.
Earlier this year they restarted the Yea Table Tennis Club, which is in recess due to Covid at the moment.
Carlie and Nat told us that the majority of people are 40+ years. Red tape limits what they can do for under 16s as they are not qualified to fun programs for them
As a result of questions, we learned that the Community House linked up with the Salvation Army to provide food parcels, but many people do not want to supply the information required to receive them.
There is also homelessness in Yea and St Luke’s has helped provide emergency relief.
People occasionally abuse the Food Pantry, but the incidence is low.
When asked what else Rotary could do to help, Carlie and Nat asked us to stay connected and spread infor-mation about what they do. They agreed to let us know if they need help in the future, rather than finding themselves in a situation where they had no funds left .
The Community House is open Monday to Thursday from 8.30 to 2.30.
Sue gave a vote of thanks and congratulated the girls on all that they do for the community
MEETING NOTES
Tony Jacobs chaired the meeting.
Secretary Ian will circulate a fundraising idea for ROMAC which involves Tyrrell’s wines.
Gary Cocks raised the issue of funds being needed by Yea Community House to provide food for those in need and discussion led to the Secretary sending emails to Board members recommending they make a $1000 emergency donation.
Penny raised the issue of some members not being able to use email and whether they should receive a printed copy. She also asked members to let her know which members would be involved. Printing would be done via the Standard.
Bob asked that members contact him if they came across a family in dire straights and he would cook and pack a basket of food for them.
Family of Rotary
Members are encouraged to touch base by phone, text, email or snail mail to all our members but especially those who may be more isolated at present.
Ian asked when work was likely to take place at the Pioneer Reserve. Ian and Terry to discuss
Gary Cocks informed members that he and Tony had been having coffee while seated in the plantation and they had been moved on by police.
Tony Jacobs chaired the meeting.
Secretary Ian will circulate a fundraising idea for ROMAC which involves Tyrrell’s wines.
Gary Cocks raised the issue of funds being needed by Yea Community House to provide food for those in need and discussion led to the Secretary sending emails to Board members recommending they make a $1000 emergency donation.
Penny raised the issue of some members not being able to use email and whether they should receive a printed copy. She also asked members to let her know which members would be involved. Printing would be done via the Standard.
Bob asked that members contact him if they came across a family in dire straights and he would cook and pack a basket of food for them.
Family of Rotary
Members are encouraged to touch base by phone, text, email or snail mail to all our members but especially those who may be more isolated at present.
Ian asked when work was likely to take place at the Pioneer Reserve. Ian and Terry to discuss
Gary Cocks informed members that he and Tony had been having coffee while seated in the plantation and they had been moved on by police.
Chairman Tony then went around each member and asked what they had been doing during Covid lock-down.
Terry announced that Janet had planted about 1000 shrubs and trees and he had guarded them.
Will told us that as a result of an email from Yering Station, the de Castella name had been discussed in detail and in particular, his father who ran a marathon after a heart attack.
Ian had just received an email from President Paul sending apologies for the meeting.
David and Tippy. David told of a video just posted on our Facebook page from Kelli Willsmore thanking the club for the foresight of installing seats for people to rest on while walking on the rail trail.
David also told of their visit to Bendigo and the Buddhist Stupa where they found themselves just before the last regional lockdown and how they went back to their hotel and quarantined for one night. He didn’t know how people had managed for 14 nights.
Di told us her puppy was bitten by a snake last week. Luckily they got him to a vet and he survived.
Bob told us that when he got home from his fishing trip, he discovered a mate had had a stroke so he’s been helping out. This has mostly been gardening.
Penny reminded members of a talk she gave about cleaning out her library and said she had just finished it when she was notified that she would be receiving a whole lot more from a deceased estate.
Gary said he’s learned not to tell VicRoads anything because he now has to have a medical every six months. He’s also learned that it’s essential to learn your doctor’s eye chart off by heart.
Rodney alerted us all that fines for doing anything to break Covid lockdown rules are now $5500
John told us they had a flood about a week ago but other than that they’ve been busy with stock on the farm and building a shed.
Tony’s wife visited last weekend. He’s been busy working around the house and getting the garden ready for the Yea Open Gardens weekend. He’s also training for the Blue Dragon 21km marathon walk which goes from Yea station to Cathkin.
David finished off by giving a shout out to President Paul for his initiative in ring round members to see how they are.
Terry announced that Janet had planted about 1000 shrubs and trees and he had guarded them.
Will told us that as a result of an email from Yering Station, the de Castella name had been discussed in detail and in particular, his father who ran a marathon after a heart attack.
Ian had just received an email from President Paul sending apologies for the meeting.
David and Tippy. David told of a video just posted on our Facebook page from Kelli Willsmore thanking the club for the foresight of installing seats for people to rest on while walking on the rail trail.
David also told of their visit to Bendigo and the Buddhist Stupa where they found themselves just before the last regional lockdown and how they went back to their hotel and quarantined for one night. He didn’t know how people had managed for 14 nights.
Di told us her puppy was bitten by a snake last week. Luckily they got him to a vet and he survived.
Bob told us that when he got home from his fishing trip, he discovered a mate had had a stroke so he’s been helping out. This has mostly been gardening.
Penny reminded members of a talk she gave about cleaning out her library and said she had just finished it when she was notified that she would be receiving a whole lot more from a deceased estate.
Gary said he’s learned not to tell VicRoads anything because he now has to have a medical every six months. He’s also learned that it’s essential to learn your doctor’s eye chart off by heart.
Rodney alerted us all that fines for doing anything to break Covid lockdown rules are now $5500
John told us they had a flood about a week ago but other than that they’ve been busy with stock on the farm and building a shed.
Tony’s wife visited last weekend. He’s been busy working around the house and getting the garden ready for the Yea Open Gardens weekend. He’s also training for the Blue Dragon 21km marathon walk which goes from Yea station to Cathkin.
David finished off by giving a shout out to President Paul for his initiative in ring round members to see how they are.
ZOOM MEETING
PP Sue chaired the meeting of 16 members and introduced our guest speaker.
We welcomed David McPherson DGE D9790 from Deniliquin
Nina Lunde AG—from Kinglake Ranges
Livia Bonazzi CEO, Shire of Murrindindi
President Paul from somewhere near Townsville
GUEST SPEAKER: LIVIA BONAZZI, CEO SHIRE OF MURRINDINDI
Livia introduced a powerpoint presentation covering key areas of her talk, but first told us a little bit about her background.
We welcomed David McPherson DGE D9790 from Deniliquin
Nina Lunde AG—from Kinglake Ranges
Livia Bonazzi CEO, Shire of Murrindindi
President Paul from somewhere near Townsville
GUEST SPEAKER: LIVIA BONAZZI, CEO SHIRE OF MURRINDINDI
Livia introduced a powerpoint presentation covering key areas of her talk, but first told us a little bit about her background.CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
We have been faced with floods, bushfires, storms, drought and Covid and have shown resilience as a community.
One of the things Livia liked about Murrindindi was that it is unique, in natural beauty, sense of community and the cluster of community groups which are very organised and help to make the community as a whole, resilient.
Our population is growing but jobs are declining. House prices are rising, in fact they have quadrupled since 2000. One of Council’s main challenges is planning for Land Use.
We have been faced with floods, bushfires, storms, drought and Covid and have shown resilience as a community.
One of the things Livia liked about Murrindindi was that it is unique, in natural beauty, sense of community and the cluster of community groups which are very organised and help to make the community as a whole, resilient.
Our population is growing but jobs are declining. House prices are rising, in fact they have quadrupled since 2000. One of Council’s main challenges is planning for Land Use.
COMMUNITY VISION - SEE DETAILS HERE
https://theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/future
https://theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/future
DRAFT COUNCIL PLAN
This responds to challenges and the 5 key points of the Community Vision. You are invited to give feedback or make comments.
This responds to challenges and the 5 key points of the Community Vision. You are invited to give feedback or make comments.
FINANCES AND BUDGET
There is a 10 year plan. During this time Council plans to live within its means, but re-lies on rates and grants.
For example the 2021 /22 budget is $50.6 million and $4.3 million will go on roads and paths.
Questions were taken from members.
PP Sue then gave the vote of thanks to Livia.
There is a 10 year plan. During this time Council plans to live within its means, but re-lies on rates and grants.
For example the 2021 /22 budget is $50.6 million and $4.3 million will go on roads and paths.
Questions were taken from members.
PP Sue then gave the vote of thanks to Livia.
Zoom Meeting - 20 people attended the Zoom meeting.
Tony informed the meeting that the Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Walk has been moved to November 21.
PP Sue informed the meeting that Will de Castella, chair of the Yea Garden Expo committee had informed her and the Board that this year’s Expo has been postponed to 2022.
GUEST SPEAKER
PP Sue introduced our guest speaker Bec Bowles.
Bec told us about the process of obtaining her General Firefighters Certificate which is now required by all firefighters as the emphasis is on safety.
Bec attended a meeting in Seymour where there was a presentation on becoming a fire-fighter and she was fitted with PPE—compulsory on any firetruck. There were sessions held at Homewood and there is now a very big manual which all trainees have to read.
An exercise was held at Homewood for a whole day and there was a final exam consist-ing of a written test and a practical test on the tuck.
In between all this there was a lot of training online.
There was no practise with water on flames, though those opportunities will be made available over time. Most of the trainees were over 45 years old and 30 were involved from region 12.
Lots of discussion followed and those already known as firefighters were able to con-tribute a lot of information
Bec also used the opportunity to invite us all to participate in the Mural being painted on the Library carpark wall. There will be a painting of shelves with books and you can purchase space with your name, your favourite book and its author. Prices start at $25.
This is a Yea Community House project and the artist is Mark Klein.
PP Sue, thanked Bec for coming and bringing us up to date on becoming a firefighter.
PP Sue introduced our guest speaker Bec Bowles.
Bec told us about the process of obtaining her General Firefighters Certificate which is now required by all firefighters as the emphasis is on safety.
Bec attended a meeting in Seymour where there was a presentation on becoming a fire-fighter and she was fitted with PPE—compulsory on any firetruck. There were sessions held at Homewood and there is now a very big manual which all trainees have to read.
An exercise was held at Homewood for a whole day and there was a final exam consist-ing of a written test and a practical test on the tuck.
In between all this there was a lot of training online.
There was no practise with water on flames, though those opportunities will be made available over time. Most of the trainees were over 45 years old and 30 were involved from region 12.
Lots of discussion followed and those already known as firefighters were able to con-tribute a lot of information
Bec also used the opportunity to invite us all to participate in the Mural being painted on the Library carpark wall. There will be a painting of shelves with books and you can purchase space with your name, your favourite book and its author. Prices start at $25.
This is a Yea Community House project and the artist is Mark Klein.
PP Sue, thanked Bec for coming and bringing us up to date on becoming a firefighter.
UPDATES FROM THE BOARD
TERRY—updated the meeting on the Pioneer Reserve Sculptures. The Board has agreed to the new design for installation in principle. It is proposed that a bobcat and operator be en-gaged by the Shire to create a display area and cover it with gravel and club members pour concrete and install the sculptures. In summary, the sculpture will go into place shortly with minimal cost to the club.
UPGRADE TO BBQ TRAILER. Designs are being done and Glenn is consultation with those who can advise the best way to go about required upgrades.
RACV SOLAR AND SUSTAINABILITY DAY—October 3
The club will support their picnic day and BBQ
The club will support their picnic day and BBQ
