Update - 2 June 2011

BAG NEWS ….

The next BAG General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 June 2011, 7.00 pm at the BAG cottage in Ann Street.

We are fast approaching the end of the financial year, when memberships fall due for renewal. I will be sending out renewal notices early next week. Now would also be a great time for new members to join up!


BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………

Maranoa Retirement Village – BAG has been supporting the Maranoa Retirement Village Auxiliary in their efforts to secure the future of the MRV. Council have submitted a funding application to Regional Development Australia. If successful, a new facility will be built adjacent to the hospital and this will ensure the long term operation of the village. We are still exploring alternatives if the council funding application is not successful. Time is of the essence with Council advising they will decommission the village in October if no funding is secured. If you have any ideas on this matter, please contact me!

Senior IT Training – nearly 30 ‘seniors’ were provided with one on one basic computer training covering a range of topics applicable to their individual needs. These sessions were fun and participants’ feedback demonstrated how grateful they were for this opportunity to learn in a supportive and relaxed environment.

GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION ………

Booringa Action Group, Maranoa Regional Council & the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) are partnering to present a ‘Back to business’ workshop which will be delivered on Tuesday 7 June 2011 from 6.00pm-9.00pm at the Mitchell Hospital Boardroom. The Presenter is Ann Houston from Integra Management Services. Ann has received National awards for sales growth, marketing & overall business management. As Senior State Development officer with State Development Queensland, she has assisted many businesses throughout the region to reach optimum potential. ‘Back to business’ Tuesday 7 June 2011 6.00pm-9.00pm Mitchell Hospital Boardroom Cost: Free. Please RSVP for catering purposes. It has been a very tough time for businesses after the recent devastating natural disasters across Queensland. We have heard your requests for assistance after such a difficult trading period and we are inviting you to attend a free business workshop to help get your business back on track.
The Back to business workshops will help you to undertake: * a thorough assessment of your current business situation * assessment of market requirements * assessment of finance requirements * assessment of staffing requirements. You’ll also receive help in planning for the future including: * developing an action plan * identification of areas for improvement and diversification. All with the aim to strengthen your chances of future business success. Please call 4688 1200 for registrations!

Risk Seminar - South-West Queensland is often forgotten when it comes to information sessions and seminars, particularly those that are free of charge. CondonTreasure is committed to changing this trend, and will continue to make this a priority for 2011/12. These seminars are not sales pitches, but genuine information sessions, of which this upcoming Risk Seminar will be particularly important for Mitchell Residents’ peace of mind…..Next Thursday, in the Mitchell Hospital Boardroom, we will be holding the second seminar in the Safe and Secure Series: Strategies to Minimise Your Risk. Risk insurance can be very confusing and unfortunately is often placed in the ‘too hard’ pile, but hopefully sorted out before you need it. This seminar will explain the different types of insurances and identify which are most appropriate for you as a home owner, a business owner, or as a father or mother. It seems strange that we often insure our house and belongings (sometimes even the family pet), but often fail to insure the most important things in life, ourselves and our families? Or if we do have insurance, how do we know we have enough? After recent investigation into one of our client’s life insurance policies, their $2 million payout figure, equated to just $600,000, after tax, for his wife and kids, should the unforseen have had happened. Luckily, this was realised and amended before the policy was ever needed, but it highlights the importance of having the right cover, set up the right way. This seminar will explain insurance cover options and discuss ‘How much is Enough’. Who should attend? * Business owners who couldn’t pay their bills if they were unable to work for an extended period of time, * Families who rely heavily on one income, * Individuals or Couples with an income (or combined income) over $100,000 who have investments and commitments that could not be paid if they fell sick, or were injured and couldn’t work. The seminar will be held from 5:30-6:45 pm, at the Mitchell Hospital Boardroom, Thursday, 9 June. Refreshments will be served, so to assist with catering, we ask that people register their attendance by phoning 4622 5999 or emailing seminars@condontreasure.com.au.

Until next time! :)

Cheers,
Sharyn.

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