Refer attached memo:
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Changing the guard at Nillumbik CFA brigades
Diamond Valley News article describing some of the leadership changes in local brigades, including ours:
VFBV Newsletter
Attached for info, is the 2011 May Newsletter.
Also attached is flyer advertising the Open Forum for your info.
Jenni Laing
VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA
Also attached is flyer advertising the Open Forum for your info.
Jenni Laing
VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADES VICTORIA
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Working bee - Joe's Garden - Saturday 21 May
It is just over two weeks before the official opening of Joe's Garden on Sunday 5 June.
We believe the seat is well under way (thanks Warren), the tiles are almost complete (thanks Andrea) and we have had an on site meeting to determine where they will be placed.
There is weeding to be done and mulch to be laid.
The concrete wall where the tiles are to be displayed has to be painted. Andrew Alford has advised that we need Dulux masonry render which I will purchase tomorrow.
As the weather forecast for Sunday morning is RAIN I was hoping that we could call a working bee for this Saturday, 21 May at 10 a.m.
If you can come it would be really appreciated. Please bring your barrow and spade.
Many thanks and regards
Gayle
We believe the seat is well under way (thanks Warren), the tiles are almost complete (thanks Andrea) and we have had an on site meeting to determine where they will be placed.
There is weeding to be done and mulch to be laid.
The concrete wall where the tiles are to be displayed has to be painted. Andrew Alford has advised that we need Dulux masonry render which I will purchase tomorrow.
As the weather forecast for Sunday morning is RAIN I was hoping that we could call a working bee for this Saturday, 21 May at 10 a.m.
If you can come it would be really appreciated. Please bring your barrow and spade.
Many thanks and regards
Gayle
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Joe's Garden Opening
All members of the Arthurs Creek & Strathewen
Rural Fire Brigade, the Auxiliary, the Juniors and their families, are invited to the official
opening of Joe’s Garden. The garden has been built by members of the
brigade in memory of firefighter Joe Shepherd and all other
Strathewen residents who died in the Black Saturday bushfires.
- Date: Sunday 5 June, 2011
- Time: 2:30pm
- Location: Arthurs Creek Fire Station, 834 Arthurs Creek Rd, Arthurs Creek
- RSVP: Geoff Schmidt on 0407 363 946 or geoffsch@tpg.com.au by Sunday 29 May, 2011.
CFA welcomes Charter legislation
It has been another historic week for CFA with The Country Fire Authority Amendment (Volunteer Charter) Act 2011 passed in Parliament yesterday.
We welcome the introduction of this legislation and reaffirm the importance of CFA volunteers to our organisation and the Victorian community. The legislation recognises that CFA exists because of its volunteers, backed by the support of our career staff; both operational and administrative.
This is another significant step forward in defining CFA’s future direction. Volunteers are critical in fulfilling our mission of protecting lives and property and our vision of working together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies.
We also reaffirm our commitment to open consultation with our volunteers and also through Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria. This commitment is enshrined in the legislation and we will be providing further detail about this consultation in the near future.
It is a nice coincidence that the legislation has been passed on the eve of Volunteer Week, the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. National Volunteer Week’s slogan is “Inspiring the volunteer in you”, and I know that many have, and will continue to be, inspired by the example of CFA volunteers.
Let me take this opportunity to again thank you for your outstanding service to your communities across the State.
Mick Bourke
Chief Executive Officer
We welcome the introduction of this legislation and reaffirm the importance of CFA volunteers to our organisation and the Victorian community. The legislation recognises that CFA exists because of its volunteers, backed by the support of our career staff; both operational and administrative.
This is another significant step forward in defining CFA’s future direction. Volunteers are critical in fulfilling our mission of protecting lives and property and our vision of working together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies.
We also reaffirm our commitment to open consultation with our volunteers and also through Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria. This commitment is enshrined in the legislation and we will be providing further detail about this consultation in the near future.
It is a nice coincidence that the legislation has been passed on the eve of Volunteer Week, the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. National Volunteer Week’s slogan is “Inspiring the volunteer in you”, and I know that many have, and will continue to be, inspired by the example of CFA volunteers.
Let me take this opportunity to again thank you for your outstanding service to your communities across the State.
Mick Bourke
Chief Executive Officer
Structural PPC Update - 5 May 2011
- PPC Update - 5 May 2011
- Bunker Boots Repair Form (also on Operations page)
Jack Powell
A long time resident of Strathewen, Jack Powell, passed away last Monday.
His funeral service is to be held next Tuesday, 17 May, at 1.00 p.m. in the Arthurs Creek Hall and then go on to the Arthurs Creek Cemetery.
His funeral service is to be held next Tuesday, 17 May, at 1.00 p.m. in the Arthurs Creek Hall and then go on to the Arthurs Creek Cemetery.
Half-Masting of Flags- Monday 16 May 2011
STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR
MR LIONEL EDMUND ROSE MBE
A State Memorial Service will be held for Mr Lionel Edmund Rose MBE (1968); Boxer (retired); World Bantamweight Champion 1968; Australian Bantamweight Title 1966; Australian Amateur Flyweight Title 1963; inducted in the World Boxing Hall of Fame 1994; Lifetime Achievement Award 11th Annual Deadlys 2005; Centenary Medal 2003; Australian Sports Medal 2001, and Australian of the Year 1968, on Monday 16 May 2011.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, all flags normally flown should be flown at half-mast all day on Monday 16 May 2011.
A State Memorial Service will be held for Mr Lionel Edmund Rose MBE (1968); Boxer (retired); World Bantamweight Champion 1968; Australian Bantamweight Title 1966; Australian Amateur Flyweight Title 1963; inducted in the World Boxing Hall of Fame 1994; Lifetime Achievement Award 11th Annual Deadlys 2005; Centenary Medal 2003; Australian Sports Medal 2001, and Australian of the Year 1968, on Monday 16 May 2011.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, all flags normally flown should be flown at half-mast all day on Monday 16 May 2011.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Vital path to Arthurs Creek safety
The Council have finally seen reason and have agreed to build a path from the Arthurs Creek Primary School to Ryders Flat. Newws article:
http://diamond-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/vital-path-to-safety/
Well done to all those involved in getting this decision made, especially Lisal!
http://diamond-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/vital-path-to-safety/
Well done to all those involved in getting this decision made, especially Lisal!
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