December 2009 – Alex Makin – Candidate for Montague Ward

Media Release: Recycle right this summer

Dec 30, 2009

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There’s a lot to like about Christmas, but sleigh loads of festive season rubbish aren’t among them. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said tonnes of plastic wrappers, cardboard boxes, wrapping paper and disposable plates ended up in landfill each year rather than in recycling centres. “Christmas is traditionally a time for giving and a…

Ringwood Cricket Club – Cricket Victoria and the Boxing Day Test

Dec 27, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Cricket Club, based at Jubilee Park in Ringwood, participates in the Ringwood and District Association and has four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, where they won back-to-back premierships in 2008 and 2009. Today I was invited to day two of the Boxing Day Test as a guest of the Ringwood Cricket Club. The…

Tour of Eastern FM’s studios and Interview

Dec 24, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Speeches and Presentations

Eastern FM is a community radio station based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. The station broadcasts on 98.1 FM and has coverage throughout Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern FM broadcasts to over 600,000 people in region and approximately 200,000 listeners. This afternoon I was invited to a tour of…

Maroondah Journal: bid to restore cottage

Dec 22, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Miner’s Cottage, a reminder of Ringwood’s history with antimony mining, was tragically destroyed by arsonists on the 20th of November. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the aftermath of the cottage’s destruction and council’s efforts to date: Mayor Alex Makin said discussions between the council and the historical society would take place early…

Rotary Club of Croydon – Raffle Draw

Dec 22, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Croydon is one of two Rotary clubs based in Maroondah and meets on a weekly basis each Tuesday evening. Rotary Clubs, while being part of Rotary International, are largely autonomous and able to devote time and funds to local community based projects. This afternoon I was invited to conduct the raffle…

Probus Club of Ringwood – outlining a vision as Mayor

Dec 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Probus Club of Ringwood meets on a monthly basis and provides regular speakers and outings for Maroondah’s seniors. This morning I was invited to speak to the Probus Club of Ringwood to discuss my vision for the oncoming year and my term as Mayor. As part of this discussion I spoke about the need…

Raffle Draw for the Lions Club of Croydon

Dec 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah

The Lions Club of Croydon is a service club that meets on a fortnightly basis at Club Ringwood on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Oban Road. This afternoon I was invited to draw the winner for the Lions Club of Croydon raffle, which was based at Croydon Centro Shopping Centre. The raffle attracted strong…

Eastern Volunteers – End of Year Luncheon

Dec 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Eastern Volunteers, Maroondah, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. Like many not-for-profit organisations Eastern Volunteers has a number of part-time staff and volunteers who all work different hours and days during the week. This afternoon Eastern Volunteers organised a lunch for…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Final Meeting as Maroondah’s delegate

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is a Council based advocacy group seeking to improve public transport within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Member councils include the City of Maroondah, the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Knox, City of Manningham, City of Monash, City of Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Each year…

Croydon Stroke Support Group 2009 Luncheon

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community organisation that provides support for people that have experienced stroke and their carers. The group provides a range of activities for its members, including an art therapy program and social outings, as well as producing information guides on stroke and its effects. This afternoon I was invited…

Month: December 2009