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AGM/GM Thursday July 9 @5.30 pm
24 Toallo St Pambula
ALL WELCOME!
(AND THERE WILL BE CAKE….)
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Thanks for those who helped Saturday morning with garden work . Many hands
Special thanks to Gizella for her warm scrolls ! Yum.
AND
Had a call from Sam.
Person to be evicted if yard not cleaned.
I will be going if anyone has any time this coming Tuesday (tomorrow) from about 8:30 I will take bobcat but whipper snipers etc would all help .
Gloves of course .
Address: 9 West Street Eden
Anytime after 8.30 Tomorrow Tuesday 07/07/2026
Really back to how we started !!?
What can I do ?? How we may I help ?
Cheers
Mb
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I am looking for an electrician who can offer service to the SJA .
Whilst I understand such a trade needing to make a living , but I am seeking the services of a sparkie who has the compassion and understanding of the operations and work of our charity in the housing / Homelessness sector in the Valley .
We have other trades working with us and achieving massive savings for us .
Please ask around for sparkies who might like to contribute directly to the welfare of our community . Cheers
Mb
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For your consideration prior to AGM/GM from Gavin Bell:
A name change …
I would like to propose we change the name of the Sub Group to the Multicultural Sub Group.
I have never liked either Refugees or Migrants in the name and I find the word Multicultural more inclusive. Assistance required please
As I am standing down as sub group convenor after this meeting, I am asking for people to stand in and form a team to continue this work.
There are only 2 main areas –
- Firstly, the Annual MARSS (Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services) visit which I will co-ordinate again this year, the date is set for Thurs Nov 12th to Sunday Nov 15th.
I have lists of host families and instructions about co-ordinating the activities during the weekend holiday.
- Secondly, any ad-hoc requests that come through during the year dealing with individuals or families and co-ordinating where required with the local Service Clubs etc.
There may be members or friends of members who have some great ideas about what can be done to assist Multicultural inclusiveness on the Sapphire Coast.
Multicultural Festival
In collaboration with the Merimbula Rotary Club and Pambula Merimbula Lions, we will be holding the Sapphire Coast Multicultural Festival on Sunday November 15th, 8.30am to 12.30pm, at the Merimbula Markets, Ford Oval, Merimbula. See attached Poster.
This promises to be a morning of great experiences, held in conjunction with the MARSS weekend and indeed hopefully, highlighting some skills and demonstrations by the visitors.
Thanks Gavin Bell, Convenor
****Please see Multicultural Festival flyer attached.
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Headland Theatre Tathra are screening "We are not Powerless" this Friday. A film about a refugee family.
You can see more at – https://wearenotpowerless.com.au/
I believe the main character is also coming.
Two sessions 2pm and 7pm.
Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/we-are-not-powerless-fczhux9d/tickets More information about Headland Theatre and events:
https://www.headlandtheatre.com.au/whats-on
SJA ute is available for car pooling to 7 pm screening
contact annmickbrosnan@gmail.com
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Regards,
Russell Jennings
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