The Top Ender Magazine February March 2021 Edition

The Commitee Noticeboard
BECOME A COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR
We welcome all contributions from our Defence Members
and their families. We’re looking for stories about Defence
life, history, helpful guides to living in the NT, family
experiences, travel adventures and more. If you have
something you’d like to share in the next edition of The
Top Ender, submit it today. If published, you will receive a
$100 Community Contributor voucher!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
$100
COMMUNITY
CONTRIBUTOR
VOUCHER
We always welcome new general members and volunteers at The Top Ender Magazine. There is
no time obligation, we just ask that you join us for our monthly meetings wherever possible.
You can input as much or as little as you like and will be supported by our community along the
way.
If you would like to increase your volunteer hours, contact us today or come along to our next
committee meeting (also available via Zoom) to find out more.
POSITION VACANT
Our Community Coordinator is posting to a new location, so
we are looking for the right person to fill this paid contract
position. To find out more visit our website at
www.thetopendermagazine.org.au or get in touch today to
get a copy of the Position Description and apply now!
There are also opportunities to join our committee as a Vice
Chairperson. These positions look great on your Resume and
are crucial to the continuation of our magazine.
ADVERTISE WITH US
Check out our new Rate Card on the back inside cover!
FEEDBACK
We would love to hear from you!
Contact us at
admin@thetopendermagazine.org.au
LOCAL
CLASSIFIEDS
Calling all Defence members and
their families! Do you operate your
own business? Do you have a sidehustle,
hobby or passion that you’d
like to share with our community?
Get in touch now to be featured
for free in the next edition of The
Top Ender Magazine.
We’re launching a classified section
specifically to support businesses
run by our Defence community.
By providing feedback on The Top Ender Magazine, we can keep making improvements
that benefit our community.
Committee in the Community
ARE YOU OUR NEXT COMMUNITY COORDINATOR?
The Community Co-Ordinator oversees the day-to-day
operations of the organisation and ensures that it operates in
accordance with the Committees decisions, constitution,
relevant legislation and funding requirements.
We’re looking for a self-motivated, organised and reliable
person with sound communication and strong office and
bookkeeping skills. They will have the ability to work
independently, meet strict deadlines, support the Committee
and be a positive contributor to the team who will champion
the NT and the unique lifestyle it affords its residents.
This is a Part-Time position of up to 24 hours per fortnight, 9-
12pm Monday - Thursday (Negotiable days and operating
Winner Winner
Christmas Competition Winners
1 st prize: Myles from Larrakeyah
2 nd prize: Catherine from Eaton
3 rd prize: Liana from Casuarina
Dec/Jan Crocodile Hunt Competition
Winner: Joshua (aged 5) from Parap
Win for your Spouse
Monica won $100 for Anthony
TEMPORARY
ACCOMMODATION BAGS
As part of our commitment to the Defence community
in the NT, The Top Ender Magazine has sent out over
100 ‘self-isolation’ packs for Defence members
isolating in hotels around Darwin.
Now that the need for self-isolation is becoming less (thank
goodness!) We’re adapting the remaining packs to be sent out
over the posting season.
If you or someone you know would like to have one of our
remaining packs delivered to their temporary accommodation,
please get in touch! We have limited quantities left, so get in
quick!
Community Initiative by Deb Herring (CDDA)
Committee Member
The Top Ender Magazine
hours), based at our child-friendly office on Defence
Establishment Berrimah. This position does include some
flexibility to work from home on certain days.
The salary is above award rate, negotiable based on your
experiences, with incentivised bonuses which are negotiable
upon increase in revenue, fundraising generation, and
performance reviews.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.thetopendermagazine.org.au
To apply for this role, email
chair@thetopendermagazine.org.au
SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
We’re seeking information about Sports
Associations in the Top End. Can you
provide information, including season
dates, ways to join and cost to join?
We’re compiling a list of Sports and
Recreation groups to share these
amazing organisations with our Defence
community. If your sports or recreation
group are interested in advertising,
please get in touch!
Thank you
Our out-going Community Coordinator, Denna
Menz, has been invaluable to The Top Ender
Magazine over this past year.
We wish to thank Denna for her hard work and
organisation in the role and wish her the best of luck
for her next adventure! We’d also like to thank Luke
Menz for his chef skills and contributions to our
yummy meeting dinners, and the kids for participating
and helping out with our Kids Corner puzzles.
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