August 2008

To the new residents I would like to welcome you to the best residential community in Brisbane.

Mandalay, Fig Tree Pocket, is a unique part of Brisbane.

Less than 10 kilometres from the CBD, Mandalay retains its’ semi-rural feeling.

Unfortunately local community associations are few and far between.

The MPA is still active after 34 years even though some years have posed a real challenge to continue.

Last year the MPA secured $170 000 in funding and sponsorship, for the River Park upgrade and Picnic in the Park 2007. This was achieved on a total income of just $1600.


The two largest bills for the MPA each year is the insurance cover ($550) and website hosting ($250). We need 80 household memberships just to cover these costs!

Last year the MPA had 150 household memberships. This year the target is 200 households.

If you have enjoyed Picnic in the Park then it is imperative that you join to ensure Mandalay Progress Association is around next year.

September has been designated as "Annual Subscription Month". You can place 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.

Subscriptions placed in the letter boxes by 30 September 2008 will go in a draw to win a carton of Crown Lager beer, or bottles of wine to the same value.


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.


Picnic in the Park 2008 will be held on Saturday 18th October 2008 from 4pm. The band “Playground” will be performing this year. They played at Picnic in the Park 2006.


Due to popular demand Mister Balloons will be back to entertain the kids, plus face painters, two jumping castles and more. I believe this year’s event will be better than last year.

Mandalay families are encouraged to attend this event and don’t forget to bring a picnic rug, food and drink!


The Mandalay Progress Association would like to thank our sponsors. Cr Jane Prentice has kindly agreed to sponsor this event from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiatives Fund and Cathy Lammie has offered to sponsor the children’s entertainment.

Without their valuable assistant the MPA would not have the funds to stage this event. The MPA would need every household in Mandalay to donate $20 just to cover the cost of this year’s event. So a big thank you is extended to Jane and Cathy.


The MPA has decided to have a gold coin donation to raise money for the local charity, Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland, at this year’s event. We ask people to bring some gold coins to the event.


On a final note the MPA welcomes feedback from its’ members, because they support us.


Scott Throssell
President
Email: mandalay@uq.net.au
Internet: www.mandalay.org.au


 

 

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