| Having trouble reading this newsletter? Visit https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 1, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Newsletter
for
Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 15, Issue 754
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Contents
Scotland Island Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting SIRA COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 2014 Nominations closed Sunday, February 23 as advised in the notice sent to residents on Sunday, February 2. http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/newsletters/March_2014_files/SIRA_AGM_Candidates_2014.pdf Elections will be held at the AGM this Sunday, March 2 at 3pm in the Community Hall and will be by written ballot. There are 24 Candidates, with varying views, for a total of 15 positions and we encourage everyone to attend to cast their vote. Those who wish to vote need to be financial (paid up) SIRA members. Here is the Agenda to download and print to bring to the meeting AGENDA  Click to load PDF Open Letter to SIRA Candidates 27 February 2014 I have seen nothing published to indicate where you stand on any of the important issues that face us on Scotland Island. Amongst these issues are:
Yours sincerely, Simon Lambe Scotland Island Resident GOING TO THE AGM ON SUNDAY? But of course you are…. Fuel up first at CAFÉ KILIMANJARO!!
https://www.facebook.com/emmiesclimbingkiliminjaro2014 March 2nd, Catherine Park : 1pm untill I fall over Contact: Emmie Collins - 0405 330 781 BYO kids snacks and drinks Cake donations most welcome  Clean Up Australia Day is here again Sunday, March 2, 2014 SIRAC has registered Scotland Island to participate once again! This event encourages and
inspires thousands of Australians to take to
their local park, beach, bushland and streets and really help make a
difference to their local environment
If you would like to help out, either by grabbing a bag and filling it, or helping to supervise activities, please email cassgye@spin.net.au to put your name on the list. Come down to your nearest Wharf to collect a bag between the hours of 9am and 12.00pm. Bring gloves, sunscreen, hat, sensible clothes and footwear – and don’t forget to bring some water too! Toby and his crew will be out on the Laurel Mae to collect material. Here is a link to the Clean Up Australia Day website if you want to know more: Mission and vision - Clean Up Australia Day The Great OffShore Shave  Fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation. Friday 14th March at Church Point 5pm - 7pm What's on offer?
Prizes include:
click SPONSOR and type in a participants name or "Offshore Shave" HI Friends, family work mates and our Offshore community... We're all doing the World's Greatest Shave! Please sponsor our team and help us raise big bucks to help the Leukaemia Foundation to fund its important work – providing practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer, as well as investing millions in research. Thanks, Amy, Jenny and Zac!  Scotland Island
Rural Fire Brigade AGM Reminder16 MARCH 2014 Date: 16 March 2014 Time: 13:00 (1 PM) Place: Scotland Island Fire Station (near Catharine Park) The meeting will be followed by drinks and finger food, provided by the brigade. All members are encouraged to attend. Agenda:
Captain, Senior Deputy
Captain, 2 x Deputy Captain, CFU Leader, CFU Deputy Leader, President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer, Equipment
Officer, Station Officer, Social Secretary, RFSA Representative.
LEARN ABOUT SNAKES & SPIDERS Local residents are invited to learn more about snakes and spiders at two free safety awareness seminars being held during April. The seminars provide attendees with practical information about preventing bites from venomous snakes and spiders. The seminars will cover awareness measures, first aid treatment for snake and spider bites and emergency response procedures. David Lowery from the Coastal Environment Centre said snake experts Jackie and Craig Adams from SSSAFE would host the seminars. “Craig and Jackie are leading advisors on snake safety, with Craig a snake expert and former Operations Manager for the Australia Reptile Park,” he said. “Residents will spend some time learning how to identify different species of snakes and spiders as well their habitat and behaviours.” General Manager Mark Ferguson said the awareness program had already proved popular with Council staff recently. “Many of our field staff can come into contact with snakes or spiders in their day-to-day work and needed training to know what to do,” he said. “We’re now offering similar sessions for residents.” The public seminars will run on two dates in April. Residents can choose a session on either Thursday 3 April from 7pm to 9pm or on Saturday 12 April, from 1pm to 3pm. The seminars are free; however bookings are required due to limited spaces available. To book call 1300 000 232, or register at: www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/cecbookings Media contact: David Lowery Ph: 9970 1259  Scotland Island Kindy
seeking a computerDo you have a good PC computer that’s no longer needed? Our Island Kindy is seeking a second hand computer in good working order as an important addition to its IT requirements. It needs to be WiFi enabled and able to run Windows 8. It would be great if it already had the basic Office programs of Word, Excel and Outlook. If you do and you’re happy to donate it to the Kindy, please email Boyd at boydatt@bigpond.com or call him on 0417 991 499 Australia's
Largest Selling Wine Syndicate
The tasting notes and price list for our next tasting has now arrived
and there are some beaut examples of great Australian wine. As our
local syndicate leader said in a recent email, 'Quality for 2013 whites
in Australia and 2012 reds is exceptional'All the Wine that's fit to Drink :) A reminder of the details: SUNDAY, March 16th from 3pm Where: The lovely home of Rachel Carter, on the south side of Scotland Island. Rachel's jetty is only accessible on mid-high tide and as the tide is LOW the afternoon of the tasting, may not be accessible. Otherwise there is a buoy that people can tie up to and wade in. Actual address is 21 Richard Road. Rachel is next door to Annabel and Branco (bright blue house) – one closer to Carols. They are 4 jetties in from Bill’s Bay (towards Carols). If you are new to our totally not-for-profit wine syndicate it is lots of fun. Not only a chance to have a taste of fine wines but also the opportunity to meet your neighbours. Bring a plate of something to share, a tasting glass and a copy of the tasting notes and wine list. See you on the day. Date: Sunday March 16th from 3pm till 5pm Download the tasting notes and price list here.......tasting notes Friends signup http://pittwaterwine.net46.net   AUTHOR TALKS No Goodbyes. Insights from the Heaven World by Barry Eaton Author of Afterlife, Barry Eaton, is back with more fascinating insights into the afterlife including sharing more of his own afterlife journey. Eaton delves deeper into the mysteries of the spirit world and life between lives, and how they can influence our current life on earth. Barry Eaton is well-known both as a mainstream journalist and broadcaster, and for his internet radio show RadioOutThere.com. He gives regular talks and lectures, as well as one-on-one sessions as a psychic intuitive. His first book, Afterlife was published in 2011.. Date: Tuesday 11 March 2014 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8 Adults, $6 Concession - Pensioner and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! FREE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Jude and I would like to thank everyone that contributed to our recent wharf sale. $700 dollars was raised in the process and we are happy that this will provide the following support. Blue Dragon have made many rescue trips into China to find and return Vietnamese girls who have been trafficked to work in the sex trade. Following their return to Vietnam the money from our wharf sale will help provide these girls with vocational training and at the same time provide a big boost to their self esteem and their futures. How good is that ! Thanks Ian & Judy James, Elvina Bay Lost Watch I had my 21st birthday party in the Scotland Island Hall on the 15th of Feb. A good friend lost his watch on the night of the party and thinks it is around the hall/ park/ Tennis wharf area. Last seen on Sat. the 15th of Feb. in Scotland Island Community Hall. Please Contact: Ishbel Cullen (0406 940 914) Wednesday Childcare Wanted. We need someone to look after our two boys, Eddie (7) and William (5) on Wednesdays from 1.30 until 5 (some flexibility with hours). Please contact Barbara for further details if you think you can help: 0400377056. Private Tutoring Do you want to boost your academic grades and confidence? Private tutoring could really help you get ahead! I am an accredited English Tutor as well as a student currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Health Studies. I offer tutoring services in the following areas:
We can arrange to meet at either the library, my house or yours Interested or have any questions? Contact Sophie Peet at: sophie.peet@students.mq.edu.au or send a text/ call 0435 269 877 Casual Administration Assistant Required General administration - Events, one day per week (8 hours). Hours are flexible and can be worked in with school times if necessary. Require extremely organised person with attention to detail and must be competent in Microsoft Office packages. Location – Scotland Island. If interested, email CV to meredith@mdevents.com.au Meredith Damon CEM For Sale  Kayak for Sale Delsyk Nifty 385 sit in Kayak with pedal controlled rudder, two watertight compartments at the front and back, padded seat with height adjustable base and back. Has front and back carrying handles and shock cord to hold a paddle. Has no fading and is in very good condition. Replacement price $1100. Currently stored in our shed, we can transport it anywhere on the island with our car. Price: $400 Contact Jack 0413096393 Free Television Sony Bravia 26" TV. It has an analog tuner so needs a set-top box or similar. John 9997 5993 The Local Guide Community Information
Transport
Real Estate
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
Groups
Government Organisations
Airlines, Buses and Railways
Weather Scotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & set Local Weather Forecast Radar weather for Sydney (128k circle) Emergency Contact Numbers
Archived Newsletters A complete set of past electronic newsletters since May 2000 can be found and read at https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php or by clicking here or by visiting the Mona Vale Library. The Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.au To Contribute If you would like to contribute to this newsletter it's easy!. Send an e-mail to the editor (editor@scotlandisland.org.au) or by clicking here. Type your contribution (100 words or so would be fine) and assuming it is of general interest to the community, does not include matter of a political nature and is not offensive, it will appear next month. Subscription Information To get on and off this newsletter, click here or got to: http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/signup . To change your address, click the 'modify' link at the bottom of this newsletter or send an email to the editor@scotlandisland.org.au Follow the PON
The Online Local Contacts Guide Click HERE to load The
views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the
Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA), or
the Western
Pittwater Community Association (WPCA)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |
