REPORTS
P.P. STEPHEN MILLS:
Soldier Settlers Project committee met, agreeing on words to go with map.
Met with Frank Barbaro - structure will be completed soon.
Format of celebrations:
Saturday 23rd October:
Midday BBQ in Memorial Park.
1.30pm Official opening.
Afternoon tea in RSL Hall.
Evening, Shamrock Hotel room booked for those returning to met for a meal.
Sunday 24th October:
BBQ in park 11.30pm.
Historical Society, Soldier Settler display in afternoon.
Clear on final design, will approach Moira Shire re solar lighting.
Seeking photos of families, and fruit and dairy farming. Encourage collection of memorabilia which will be posted on Historical Society website.
P.P. JACQUE PHILLIPS:
Regional Victoria out of lockdown returning to last Thursday's restrictions.
Health services have a Health Risk Rating - visitors and staff movement restricted.
Cobram Hub 1,000 vaccinations a week. AstraZeneca now available for 18-39 year old with consent.
Pfizer available for those eligible. September/October before increase in availability of Pfizer.
OPEN GARDEN SCHEME:
- Posters and program under control, waiting for garden details and photos.
- Possibility of a Community Billboard at entrances to town, advertising community events. Application to be made to Shire.
- Rosters will be on Club Runner.
- Risk Management with COVID. As on private property, viewing public considered visitors to a home.
SECRETARY JENNIFER ROGER:
- Historical Society letter of thanks for grant.
- Eden Farm Festival 17/18/19 September.
- District Conference flyer.
TREASURER JEFF BUZZA:
Subs coming in.
P.P. CHRIS SUTTON:
Encourage members to support Foundation. Expectation of a high demand on finances.
P.P. MARK McNAMARA:
No response from Newport Railway Workshop re headlight for steam train. May approach Seymour Train Society.
PRESIDENT GARY PHILLIPS:
COMMUNITY BBQ in park in 10 days time. Will discuss at next weeks meeting.