Did you miss me? The last few weeks have been amazingly busy, and I’m not sure it’s looking any better for the next few weeks!!
BAG NEWS ….
New Members – a big welcome to the 11 new members who have joined BAG recently. Membership figures are steadily growing and we see this as a positive indication of support for the work we are doing for the community. Thank you!
BAG NEWS ….
New Members – a big welcome to the 11 new members who have joined BAG recently. Membership figures are steadily growing and we see this as a positive indication of support for the work we are doing for the community. Thank you!
Governance Workshop – the final workshop in our series of community workshops will be on Governance and Meeting Procedures. This will be held on Tuesday 22 June 2010, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the BAG/Landcare office. This is a free workshop and all community members are welcome to attend. Please contact me to register.
Funded Diplomas – BAG has been working with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and service providers to enable the subsidised delivery of Diploma qualifications for local Tourism and Hospitality workers. This is a fantastic opportunity for the region as it is often difficult to undertake training such as this without the need for travel. The training for the qualifications outlined below will be tailored to suit the needs of the individual and their workplace. This will involve a combination of RPL (recognition of prior learning), online self-paced workshops and workplace projects. This means there is complete flexibility; it is easy to do, with very little time taken from the workplace. You will learn, or enhance on, areas such as:
• People Management: team performance, coaching, industrial relations skills;
• Customer Service and Sales skills: how to exceed every customer’s expectation and turn this into greater sales and increased bottom line;
• Financial Management: how to build a budget then manage it to suit your business;
• Marketing: how to best market your products then build on the return business.
These areas of study are just to name a few. Let us help you design a training program that is real to your business needs - fun and motivational - but most of all, will allow you to take your business, just that One Step Further. To find out more about this opportunity please contact me via email bag.eo@bigpond.com or call 4623 7814.
To officially launch our training/tourism initiative we will be hosting a Business Breakfast on Wednesday 23 June 2010. Put this date in your diaries and I will forward further information as it becomes available. It is intended to host a tour of our local tourism attractions for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council whilst they are here, so if you have any ideas of where we could go and what we could do, please let me know!
General Meeting – Our April General Meeting saw attendance up slightly. Special guests in attendance were councillors Jeff Watson and Tom Hartley and also MRC Director Community Service, Tony Kline. Tony provided an update on council activities, including a changed focus for council in the way they look to support and nurture communities to address identified needs that are not commercially viable due to size of community/population and location. This was welcome news which we hope means support for Mitchell in its ongoing work towards the establishment of a Child Care Centre. It also means a reprieve for the Retirement Village.
Funded Diplomas – BAG has been working with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and service providers to enable the subsidised delivery of Diploma qualifications for local Tourism and Hospitality workers. This is a fantastic opportunity for the region as it is often difficult to undertake training such as this without the need for travel. The training for the qualifications outlined below will be tailored to suit the needs of the individual and their workplace. This will involve a combination of RPL (recognition of prior learning), online self-paced workshops and workplace projects. This means there is complete flexibility; it is easy to do, with very little time taken from the workplace. You will learn, or enhance on, areas such as:
• People Management: team performance, coaching, industrial relations skills;
• Customer Service and Sales skills: how to exceed every customer’s expectation and turn this into greater sales and increased bottom line;
• Financial Management: how to build a budget then manage it to suit your business;
• Marketing: how to best market your products then build on the return business.
These areas of study are just to name a few. Let us help you design a training program that is real to your business needs - fun and motivational - but most of all, will allow you to take your business, just that One Step Further. To find out more about this opportunity please contact me via email bag.eo@bigpond.com or call 4623 7814.
To officially launch our training/tourism initiative we will be hosting a Business Breakfast on Wednesday 23 June 2010. Put this date in your diaries and I will forward further information as it becomes available. It is intended to host a tour of our local tourism attractions for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council whilst they are here, so if you have any ideas of where we could go and what we could do, please let me know!
General Meeting – Our April General Meeting saw attendance up slightly. Special guests in attendance were councillors Jeff Watson and Tom Hartley and also MRC Director Community Service, Tony Kline. Tony provided an update on council activities, including a changed focus for council in the way they look to support and nurture communities to address identified needs that are not commercially viable due to size of community/population and location. This was welcome news which we hope means support for Mitchell in its ongoing work towards the establishment of a Child Care Centre. It also means a reprieve for the Retirement Village.
Our June General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 7.00 pm at the BAG cottage. All welcome!
JOIN NOW!! – New or renewing members who pay their membership before the end of June will receive a free gift! Please contact me for more information.
Management Committee Role – the BAG Management Committee has responsibility for the strategic direction as well as the day to day operation of BAG. They are a committed group of community members who are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to take our group forward. A large part of this is looking to source new business ideas to help make our organisation self funded, so that we can continue to employ staff and continue growing.
BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………
Dentist – woohoo! Life Time Smiles Mitchell is now OPEN. First appointments will be from Thursday, 27 May 2010. Call to secure your dental appointment today! Phone 1300 661 053. As comprehensive care dentists, Life Time Smiles services include: Toothache appointments daily; Oral examinations; Clean and fluoride; Crown & bridges; CEREC; Fillings; Root canal; and Extractions. Call in and see them today at the Mitchell Hospital, 95 Ann Street, Mitchell.
Sand/Weir – we have been approached by a local sand supplier who is interested in purchasing some of our lovely Mitchell sand….. but we need a way to get it out! Do you have some ideas or contacts in this field? Please contact me to discuss further.
GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION ………
MITCHELL STATE SCHOOL IS RECYCLING! WANTED: Aluminium Cans; Batteries - car, motorbike, truck; All things copper (electrical wire); All things brass; Anything Aluminium; Old Radiators. This Recycling Project is supporting the update of equipment in the school’s Manual Arts department and has the full support and assistance of the P&C. Pick up for large quantities available. Please contact the school on 4623 8888 for further information or assistance - ask for ANDREW!
The Biological Farmers of Australia & Seasol proudly present Cunnamulla Organic Roadshow hosted by the Paroo Shire Council. Thursday 20 May 2010; 8.30am – 5.00pm at the Cunnamulla Showgrounds, Broad Street, Cunnamulla. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Ph: 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or Email: events@bfa.com.au / or go to www.bfa.com.au to download booking form. Included on the Agenda is: Entering the organic beef market; Peter Gall (Organic Meat Company); Organic standards and certification; Terry Elliot (Auditor ACO); Biological Inputs – the benefits of kelp; Rick Keen (Seasol) & Mike Polymiadis (Elders); Understanding the organic wool market: Stuart MacKenzie (Plevna Downs); Understanding the organic lamb market; Toby Scales (Cleavers); Farm Tour; brothers Donald and Geoff Dunsdon provide a tour of their organic fat lamb operation; Managing healthy soils for viable agriculture; Neil Judd (Agronomist; CEO, South West NRM); Challenges and opportunities facing farmers worldwide today; Clive Wylie (Clive and Erika Wylie Partnership); Exporting organic beef to Asia and the US; Peter Schmidt (OBE Beef) Open forum; facilitated by Doug Haas (BFA Chairman). Roadshows are open to all interested in seeking the latest information on biological production systems and organic/biodynamic food and farming. The event is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make key contacts and network with industry members and is an opportunity to view trade displays of companies supplying organic “allowed inputs” and other products/services. Consisting of brief and practical talks, regardless of your type of business, you will gain an insight into biological farming systems and the entire organic supply chain.
Until next time! :-)
Cheers,
Sharyn.
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