Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates’ Report: Disability Services and Community Partnerships

Sep 20, 2010

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in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

On the 3rd of September I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening, a football team for people with disabilities, which competes in the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league comprising of teams across Victoria. The Trophy Presentation Evening provides an opportunity to reflect on the Spiders achievements throughout the year,…

Ringwood Diving Club – 2010 Annual General Meeting

Sep 19, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Diving Club is based at Ringwood Aquatic Centre in Jubilee Park, Ringwood and has over 100 members. The Club has a strong history within diving, including having four members who will be competing at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Today’s annual general meeting provided an opportunity to elect committee members for the…

Eastern Football League – Division One 2010 Grand Finals

Sep 18, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure

The Eastern Football League covers Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, includes 43 teams, of which 12 are in division one, stretching from Balwyn through to Noble Park in the south. This afternoon I attended the EFL’s Division One Grand Final against Noble and Scoresby at Bayswater Oval in Knox. The game attracted close to 10,000 spectators and…

The Footmen Club – Footy Luncheon with Peter Schwab

Sep 9, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Footmen Club is a service based club supported through the local Maroondah business community, which provides assistance to individuals and groups throughout the municipality. This afternoon the Footmen Club held a Foot Luncheon, featuring AFL Victoria CEO and former Hawthorn Player, Peter Schwab. Peter spoke about his football career and his experiences as CEO…

The 2010 Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening

Sep 3, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Business Community, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders is a football club for people with disabilities, competing within the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) League. The Ringwood Spiders has seen on-going success, including the formation of a second team and the continuation of its cheer squad and junior development squad. This evening I attended the Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening,…

Media Release: Community expo on Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure proposal a success

Sep 1, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

At least two more information expos on the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility are planned following the success of the Eastland expo on August 26. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the expo gave the community a chance to see how the proposed facility would provide exciting aquatic and leisure activities for all members of…

Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre Information Expo

Aug 26, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

While the existing Ringwood Aquatic Centre, located in Greenwood Avenue Ringwood, was converted to an indoor facilities in the mid 1980s, the indoor 50 metre pool and associated infrastructure is approximately 40 years of age and nearing the end of its useful life. In addition, the Aquatic Centre, due to its age is delivering an…

Media Release: Council congratulates MPs on their win

Aug 25, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council congratulates the re-elected Federal Members of Parliament in the seats of Deakin, Casey and Menzies. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said Council was looking forward to working with the MPs. “Council has already established a strong working relationship with the member for Casey Tony Smith, the member for Deakin Mike Symon and the…

Meeting with the Mayors of Knox, Manningham, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges

Aug 18, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Arts and Culture, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is one of several Councils located within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and it is imperative that we work collaboratively to best represent the needs of our community. Issues such as transport, planning and community facilities are common concerns across these Councils and the ability to deliver positive solutions is enhanced if we…

Media Release: Community invited to Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure information expo

Aug 18, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

As Council continues the development for the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility, the community is invited to an information expo at Eastland on Thursday 26 August from 1pm to 8pm. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin invites the Maroondah community to come along to the information expo which will showcase how the proposed new facility…

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