BAG NEWS ….
Community workshops begin next week!
These workshops are designed for community members who are actively involved in not for profit community groups who want to further develop their skills to be effective committee members, wish to see the continued development and growth of the Booringa community, and want to seek new opportunities for personal development.
Workshop 1 – Manage Projects
Monday 17 August and Tuesday 18 August 2009
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
This workshop covers the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects.
Workshop 2 – Leadership
Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September 2009
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Explore leadership styles and qualities, leadership vs management, leadership models and develop skills to become a more effective leader.
Workshop 3 – Time Management
Monday 19 October and Tuesday 20 October 2009
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Couldn’t we all use some more time! Learn strategies (that work) to make the most of each day and give you more time to enjoy the things you love. Time management is also about using given time more efficiently and to reduce procrastination. This workshop will give you the tools you need to make the most of your time.
Workshop 4 – Communication
Monday 16 November and Tuesday 17 November 2009
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Covers communication styles, communicating for change as well as practical advice for communicating with the media. Also includes tips for email communication and writing newsletters.
Workshop 5 – Meeting procedures / Governance
Monday 7 December and Tuesday 8 December 2009
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Tips and ideas to ensure more productive and quicker meetings. Also covers the essentials for good governance.
These workshops have been designed to develop the leadership capacity of active community members to ensure the successful implementation of projects of benefit to the community. All workshop participants will receive a resource kit full of practical resources for use in their community groups. You may choose to participate in one, some or all of the workshops. Participants who complete all 5 workshops will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the accredited training competency BSBPMG510A Manage Projects. These workshops are free for community members. The development and delivery of this program has been made available by the State Department of Employment, Economic Development and innovation through the Blueprint for the Bush program.
Please contact me if you would like to register for any of these workshops.
Don’t forget the Business & Community Networking Dinner on Friday 21 August 2009, commencing at 6.45 pm at the Berkeley Restaurant. Previous community dinners have been well supported and we look forward to hosting another successful dinner where community members are provided the opportunity to share ideas for how we can ensure the continued growth and development of our town. Cost is $28. Please RSVP to me by 16 August 2009. Everyone welcome!
GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION ………
Mitchell Show Society proudly presents the Camel Races - Saturday 29th August, 2009 at Mitchell Show Grounds. Bring the whole family along for a fun day with * Fashions on the Field, * Novelty Events, * Stalls, * Jumping Castle, * Face Painting & * so much more. Rides to be auctioned to the public before each race. Gates open at 10 am - First race at 1 pm. Bar & canteen. Admission $5 or $15 for a family. Entertainment til midnight with Neil Duddy. Free camping available at the grounds. So bring your swag & all your mates for a great time! For more information contact Steve Hancock on 0447 721 211. See you all there!!
St Patrick’s Primary School is having a Family Portrait Fundraising Day on Sunday 16 August 2009. For only $20 you will receive a 33 cm x 25 cm framed photo in a quality wooden frame normally valued at $75. No catch!! Experienced portrait photographers will ensure the best possible results for your family. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional photographs at most affordable prices. To book your appointment time, please ring the school on 4623 1448. Upon receipt of your $20 you will be notified of your sitting time. Please note: a parent or guardian MUST appear in the $20 offer and is limited to one $20 offer per family.
Until next time! :-)
Cheers,
Sharyn.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Update - 6 August 2009
BAG NEWS ….
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!! …… The BAG Annual Meeting will be now be held on Friday 21 August 2009, 6.00 pm, at the Berkeley Restaurant, Cambridge Street, Mitchell. This is a week later than previously advised. Following the members’ meeting, a Business & Community Networking Dinner will be held, commencing at 6.45 pm. All community members are invited to attend the networking dinner to help us celebrate our achievements for the past year and to encourage ideas and networking so that BAG may continue to develop projects identified by the community as providing benefits and increasing the Booringa lifestyle.
AIPF Expo – Last week I attended an Australian Institute of Professional Facilitators Expo at the Gold Coast. This Expo was beneficial in providing some ideas to use in facilitation, marketing and organisational development. I received some very helpful advice and tools to assist with developing and delivering training. Most importantly, it was an opportunity to network and get the name and activities of BAG out to more people further afield.
Community Workshops – The design of these workshops on project management, time management, communication, leadership and meeting procedures is nearing completion. Dates and times will be advertised very soon!
BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………
Computer Fix It Person - Booringa Action Group is seriously looking into establishing a business involving the repair and unscrambling of computers – an IT Fix It person. This could also include Workshops designed to help confused amateur operators to get satisfying results from their equipment. So, we are asking for an expression of interest in this service and any ideas as to how you would like to see it operate. Also, we would like to know what other services you would appreciate having available in Mitchell – just let us know and we will look into it because you never know your luck! Think how much easier and less time and fuel consuming it would be not to have to travel to Roma, Toowoomba or Brisbane to get these jobs done.
COMMUNITY NEWS …….
The Maranoa Arts Gateway Tea Cosy competition will be on show for all of this month, go along to the craft shop and be the judge of the best tea cosy in the Maranoa!
Until next time! :-)
Cheers,
Sharyn.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!! …… The BAG Annual Meeting will be now be held on Friday 21 August 2009, 6.00 pm, at the Berkeley Restaurant, Cambridge Street, Mitchell. This is a week later than previously advised. Following the members’ meeting, a Business & Community Networking Dinner will be held, commencing at 6.45 pm. All community members are invited to attend the networking dinner to help us celebrate our achievements for the past year and to encourage ideas and networking so that BAG may continue to develop projects identified by the community as providing benefits and increasing the Booringa lifestyle.
AIPF Expo – Last week I attended an Australian Institute of Professional Facilitators Expo at the Gold Coast. This Expo was beneficial in providing some ideas to use in facilitation, marketing and organisational development. I received some very helpful advice and tools to assist with developing and delivering training. Most importantly, it was an opportunity to network and get the name and activities of BAG out to more people further afield.
Community Workshops – The design of these workshops on project management, time management, communication, leadership and meeting procedures is nearing completion. Dates and times will be advertised very soon!
BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………
Computer Fix It Person - Booringa Action Group is seriously looking into establishing a business involving the repair and unscrambling of computers – an IT Fix It person. This could also include Workshops designed to help confused amateur operators to get satisfying results from their equipment. So, we are asking for an expression of interest in this service and any ideas as to how you would like to see it operate. Also, we would like to know what other services you would appreciate having available in Mitchell – just let us know and we will look into it because you never know your luck! Think how much easier and less time and fuel consuming it would be not to have to travel to Roma, Toowoomba or Brisbane to get these jobs done.
COMMUNITY NEWS …….
The Maranoa Arts Gateway Tea Cosy competition will be on show for all of this month, go along to the craft shop and be the judge of the best tea cosy in the Maranoa!
Until next time! :-)
Cheers,
Sharyn.
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