Archive for September 30th, 2009

Media Release: Creating a safe community

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 30th of September, 2009

Community Safety Month 2009 kicks off in October and there are a number of supporting events planned for the Maroondah community.

Councillor Alex Makin said the month aimed to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters including crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices, staying safe during emergencies, and improving the perception of safety.

“Community Safety Month is celebrating its 13th year in 2009 and it’s proven to be a valuable tool in raising community awareness of safety matters,” Cr Makin said.

“This October Council will be hosting several events to showcase the activities it is undertaking and supporting to address community safety issues in a variety of ways,” Cr Makin said.

Some of the activities planned for Community Safety Month include:

• Portraits of Positive Seniors – a project that aims to break down the negative stereotypes of the older generation while addressing the broader issue of safety by profiling local citizens and focusing on the positive outcomes of community engagement. The project aims to inspire the older generation to keep moving physically, mentally and socially by providing peer-based examples that are realistic, achievable and identifiable. Portraits will be on display at various Council facilities in the second half of October. Phone Council’s Community Safety Officer on 9294 5745 for further details.
• Launch of Monkami Army in Main St, Croydon – a group of individuals from disability service provider Monkami will embark on a gardening project in Main Street, Croydon from 10.30am on Monday 26 October. The volunteers will help plant and maintain the garden in a bid to further enhance perceptions of safety and wellbeing in the area. Look out for the Monkami Army volunteers the next time you’re in Croydon.
• Responsible service of alcohol – Council and Good Sports are subsidising a Responsible Serving of Alcohol course on Wednesday 21 October at Richard Silcock Pavilion, Croydon. The course, normally $100 per person, is just $15 for Good Sports members and $30 for non-members. Gain the knowledge and awareness to serve alcohol responsibly.

Community Safety Month is coordinated by the Victorian Safer Communities Network (of which Maroondah is a member), and supported by Victoria Police.

To find out more about Council’s community safety initiatives visit Council’s website at www.maroondah.vic.gov.au.

For further information on Community Safety Month in Maroondah, phone Council’s Community Safety Officer on 9298 4212 or email naomi.dashwood@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Rotary Club of Ringwood meeting

Published by Alex Makin on Sunday 1st of February, 2009

February 4, 2009
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February 11, 2009
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February 18, 2009
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February 25, 2009
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March 4, 2009
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March 11, 2009
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March 18, 2009
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March 25, 2009
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April 1, 2009
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April 8, 2009
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April 15, 2009
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April 22, 2009
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April 29, 2009
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May 6, 2009
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May 13, 2009
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May 20, 2009
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May 27, 2009
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June 3, 2009
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June 10, 2009
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June 17, 2009
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June 24, 2009
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July 1, 2009
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July 8, 2009
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July 15, 2009
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July 22, 2009
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July 29, 2009
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August 5, 2009
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August 12, 2009
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August 19, 2009
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August 26, 2009
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September 2, 2009
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September 9, 2009
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September 16, 2009
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September 23, 2009
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September 30, 2009
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October 7, 2009
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October 14, 2009
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October 21, 2009
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October 28, 2009
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November 4, 2009
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November 11, 2009
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November 18, 2009
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November 25, 2009
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The Rotary Club of Ringwood, meets each Wednesday evening at the Ringwood Club on the corners of Oban Road and Maroondah. Ringwood Rotary is part of Rotary District 9810, which covers eastern and southeastern Melbourne.

Rotary is an international organisation with over 1.2 million members world-wide. The core philosophy of Rotary is adherence to the Four Way Test:

Of the things we say, think or do

• Is it the truth?
• Is it fair to all concerned?
• Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

I became a member of Ringwood Rotary on the 6th of August 2008 and am currently part of the Community sub-committee, which aims to support community based organisations and undertake community based projects.