HELLO, the final couple of months have been busy for the Progress Affiliation with the delayed opening of our pool as a result of $700k improve inflicting a lot angst in our group.
I’ve once more escalated these considerations to the MidCoast Council (MCC), particularly to the Habitable Communities Overview of MCC Swimming pools which commenced on 23 February this 12 months (MCC Discover of Movement 43/22).
Nonetheless, the longstanding situation of unactioned and irregular fundamental upkeep (reminiscent of mowing, cleansing, portray, repairs, and so on), in addition to the growing variety of delayed tasks have turn into critical points for Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens ratepayers, adversely impacting the liveability, wellbeing and worth of our space.
These are all being properly documented by the Progress Affiliation for escalation to each our native and state governments.
Occasions
On the upside, preparations for our first fundraiser this 12 months, the Masquerade Occasion and Comedy night time are all in hand for an incredible enjoyable night time.
Most tickets have bought however there may be nonetheless time to buy an incredible seat for less than $25 and assist the Lions Membership, Crimson Cross, in addition to your Progress Affiliation (name 0434 151 375).
Native favourites O’Spice will now be taking part in with comedy performances by radio legend Greg Hayes plus nice prizes, so don a masks for enjoyable and see you there!
Planning can also be underway for subsequent 12 months’s Seniors Week ‘Let’s Rejoice’ Competition on Saturday 11 February 2023.
As a result of MCC improve of the Hawks Nest Group Corridor, the Competition will now be held on the Myall Park Sporting Complicated at Hawks Nest Oval – so larger and higher!
Following an onsite assembly, Scouts Australia and our native boxing membership have kindly agreed to allow us to use the Corridor for the Competition which is nice!
We shall be looking for volunteers to assist clear up the Scout Corridor so it may be loved and usable for all.
Bennett’s Seaside
Beachside has been improved with over 50 natives planted in Windfall Bay Park by the MCC on the behest of the HNTGPA – thanks!
We’re additionally monitoring the brand new rest room block set up to make sure further showers are put in, accessible pathways and secure landscaping for all these barefoot locals and guests strolling again from the seashore.
We’re additionally working with our Myall River Artwork Stroll Group to resume the surfside mural, noting their wonderful work thus far on the Lions Park Lookout, particularly by native artist, Jeanette Hart.
An enormous congratulations to the Tea Backyard’s Lions Membership President Peter Webb and all members for his or her very profitable restoration of the Gould’s Petrel frieze lookout on the Seaside.
The brand new lookout wall seems to be magnificent and is a credit score to all who contributed to the re-construction, together with the Myall River Artwork Stroll Group and sculptor, Chez Rands.
Membership
Our membership drive continues upwards, and we’ve got simply over 100 members which is nice with one other 50 plus renewals due by mid-November – the extra united voices the higher.
The present Administration Committee (MC) comprising Trevor Jennings (Vice President), Jeannette Hart, Sandra Bourke, Leigh Allen, Kath Verdon, Kay Jones, John Verdon, and Christian Patterson has met each month since forming in March 2022 (now seven months).
At inception, Dan Holmes who manages our Meals On Wheels (MoW) was additionally a Committee member however not too long ago stepped all the way down to greatest assist the pending improve to MoW amenities.
We sincerely thank Dan for his steadfast and invaluable service to our group.
In that seven months the MC has additionally accomplished six grants, received two, with 4 pending and much extra to observe, all guided by our draft strategic plan.
Given the MCC’s monetary constraints, grants would be the handiest technique of getting issues performed and we’ll proceed to submit.
The MC can also be monitoring twelve MCC work orders for a variety of infrastructure repairs, in addition to lobbying for an improved upkeep schedule.
We now have additionally met with native Councillors, frequently attended the Southern Space Reference Group, and liaised with our State Member, Kate Washington MP and Federal Member, Dr David Gillespie MP, constantly advocating for improved infrastructure and funding for our space.
The MC can also be very dedicated to working with different group volunteer and sporting teams with some joint initiatives within the pipeline.
Our lively volunteers (we at all times want extra!) have safely supported working bees on the Lions Lookout, TG Skate Park and Windfall Bay Park thus far – thanks!
We now have additionally upgraded our Fb website (12,165 views since March), supplied members with a bi-monthly E-newsletter, established a web site to advertise our Affiliation and to protect our previous, and upgraded our audio-visual tools.
Our October Basic Assembly was properly attended, with Cr. Paul Sandilands the visitor speaker.
Paul was forthright in his responses to members’ questions and has agreed to be a daily customer.
The following day, Paul highlighted our points with the MCC, helping with our advocacy thus far.
An identical listing shall be tabled as “Query On Discover” on the MCC Group Conversations Assembly on Thursday, October 27 from 6pm on the Tea Gardens Baptist Church and I encourage you to assist and attend.
Lastly, a Discover for our Annual Basic Assembly has been issued for Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on the Inexperienced Room, Hawks Nest Golf Membership from 6.30pm.
See you on the Masquerade Fundraiser.
Cheers,
Bruce MURRAY, President on behalf of your Administration Committtee.
