August 2006

To the new residents I would like to welcome you to the best residential community in Brisbane. For those who are not familiar with the Mandalay Progress Association (MPA) it began over 30 years ago,

I recently had a meeting with Councillor Jane Prentice to discuss issues concerning residents of Mandalay. Issues raised included upgrading and repair of play equipment in both parks, future recreational events and the repair of the boat ramp in the River Park. The boat ramp has now been repaired and the other items are under discussion.

Proposed activities for the residents are a BCC-sponsored film night in the park and a Picnic in The Park event, with a band and fireworks, to be held in October. Sponsors are presently being sought for this event.

August has been designated as "annual subscription month". You can put your $10 in the envelope provided with the tear off slip, and put it in the locked letter boxes at 9 River Park Place or 28 Michelangelo St. Committee members will also door knock to collect the subs.

Subscriptions placed in the letter boxes by 31 August 2006 will go in a draw to win a carton of crown lager, or 6 bottles of wine.

The subscriptions are used to fund the running costs of the Association as set out in the Annual report, so your contribution is very important to the continuation of the Association.

The current committee is an eclectic bunch—enthusiastic and community minded. Recently the Association has encountered some negative feedback. A list of committee members is at the end of this newsletter If you have issues or suggestions please feel free to contact a member. We live in a unique area and have in place an incorporated Association to liase with local and government agencies as issues arise. Your support is important.

The inaugural habitat meeting was held on 7 May in the Biambi Yamba Park with an enthusiastic group of local residents under the guidance of local environmental scientist, Chris Sanderson.

Warren Fletcher, President of MPA continues to make a slow recovery and is to begin rehabilitation shortly. Warren has contributed so much to the Association for many years and we all wish him well.




Jane McLauchlan
Vice President
Email: mandalay@uq.net.au
Internet: www.mandalay.org.au

Jane McLauchlan, Vice President 3378 4858
Stephen Norris, Secretary 3378 6031
Melissa Hughes, Treasurer 3378 0625
Damien Lacey 0438 740 907
Tony Del Arco 3878 2859
Pauline Wyatt 3878 7531
Col Williams 3378 9667
Scott Throssell
Noel Lloyd 3878 6492
Margo Harris 3878 5215
Tony Hoare 3378 1923
Andrew Campbell 3378 4631


 

 

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