Murray Bridge Today (HEADING 1) - Rural City of Murray Bridge

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To better achieve MYGEN objectives it was resolved at the last MYGEN meeting toinvite a Councillor to be a regular part of the Committee. It is believed this will givethe young people a stronger voice to be represented by a Councillor at Councilmeetings.Legislative RequirementsNot applicableCouncil PolicyNot applicableStrategic Management PlanObjective 4.1: Provide effective and accountable leadership and teamworkthroughout the organisation.Objective 4.2: Acknowledge the importance of our staff and volunteers.Financial ImplicationsNot applicableImplementation StrategyNot applicableCommunication StrategyNot applicableRecommendation1. That item number 30.3 on the Community Development and Capacity BuildingAdvisory Committee Agenda of 31 July 2012 be received.2. That the Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committeeseek a nomination from an Elected Member to be appointed to the MYGENCommittee.David Altmann moved1. That item number 30.3 on the Community Development and Capacity BuildingAdvisory Committee Agenda of 31 July 2012 be received.2. That Cr Sharon Secker be appointed to the MYGEN Committee.Seconded by Sarah Lance and CARRIED12
30.4 OPAL MURRAY BRIDGEAuthor: Kylie TekellLegislative ( ) Corporate () Other ( )PurposeThe purpose of this report is to provide background and current status information tothe Committee regarding OPAL Murray Bridge.BackgroundThe Rural City of Murray Bridge is one of 5 new OPAL communities across the state.OPAL commenced in Murray Bridge in September 2011.OPAL’s aim is to improve the eating and activity patterns of children through workingwith families and the whole community. OPAL will be working with the Rural City ofMurray Bridge to undertake a community audit on existing programs and servicesrelevant to OPAL and develop a report describing opportunities and gaps. OPAL willalso establish a local council advisory committee as well as a community advisorycommittee to inform local OPAL initiatives.UpdateProjectsProject Description OutcomeMurray BridgeChristmas streetpartyReclinkLocal GovernmentFitness classesMurray Bridge FunRun (Theme launch)Supporting local businesses by providingOPAL shopping bags for childrenattending the street party. Businessesagreed to put OPAL posters in their shopwindows in return.Supporting the expansion of Reclink in theMurray Bridge region by supportingnetwork meetings, including providing avenue for meetings and connecting withlocal people.In response to requests for lunchtime fitnessgroups. Will trial this for 4-6 weeks togauge interest. 4x $50 per hourLocal Murray Bridge Fun Run to promoteactive leisure and to launch OPAL and theActive Travel theme in the community.OPAL shopping bags provided to localchildren and OPAL promoted by localbusinesses in their shop window.Supporting the program by providinglocation for local meetings, promoting tocouncil to become a paid member ofReclink, possibility of OPAL becoming apaid member as well for the promotionof events.In the process of organising a trainer forthis 4x45 minute lunchtime classes (iePilates or yoga).Held June 3 rd 2012, 295 peopleparticipated.Age range: youngest 4, oldest 78Location of participants: Murray Bridge-71%, Murraylands- 10%, Adelaide Hills-8.3%, Adelaide- 10.3%.Money Raised for JDRF: $4,500FeedbackSatisfaction with the event: 50% satisfied,37.5% very satisfiedWill you participate again next year:87.5% yes, 12.5% maybe13
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