Gazette October 2022 pg24 Final

Girgarre Gazette September pg 3
Co-ordinator’s Catch-up
Hello everyone,
What a busy time we are having, there is so much going on with the launch of the Sound Trail,
celebrating Stanhope Festival, Jig Jammin camp weekend, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour,
official opening of the Girgarre-Stanhope Rail Trail and AGM season. Phew! Throw in the fact
that September/October is my busy time for reporting (for funding and compliance purposes )
and the days are flying.
We held our AGM on the 19th of September and I would like to welcome new and returning Committee members;
Chairperson-Duncan Roderick, Vice President-Richard Ashe, Treasurer-Jenny Bassett, Secretary- Marlene Rodrick
and general committee members; Robert Axen, Dale Donehue, greg Fitzpatrick, Douglas Johnstone, Allan Ohlin,
Sue Solty and John Warde.
I am busy planning Carols, Christmas Party-Celebrating Volunteers and Australia Day so watch this space to keep
abreast of what is coming up.
In regards to Australia Day about 4 weeks ago, I received a call at 4.30pm on a Friday afternoon, saying that Council
was closing the Waranga Ward and merging Girgarre, Stanhope, Toolleen, Corop and Colbinabbin into Kyabram
& District as Rushworth were unable to run future Australia Day Celebrations. After a flurry of phone calls, I spoke
to Adrian Weston and said that Girgarre and Stanhope would be happy to work with Council to organise and run
the Waranga Ward Australia Day nominations to maintain our autonomy. I am working on getting representatives
from each community to form a panel which will judge the awards. If you are interested in this, please contact me.
These changes will not in any way affect each
towns Australia Day celebrations. The only
change will be the winner of The Shire of
Campaspe’ s award will not travel to Rushworth
but to the town who’s turn it is to host, 2023 will
be Stanhope.
To nominate a person or a group (see info left)
you may do this online or pop into The Cottage
for a nomination form. Completed forms may
also be returned to The Cottage.
In addition to The Shire awards, Girgarre has its
own unique award.
The Girgarre Community Award is the only award
presented by the Girgarre Community. This Community
Award ensures a worthy local citizen (or
group) is recognised in Girgarre each year on
Australia Day. Forms available from The Cottage
or phone to have one emailed to you.
The same person or group can be nominated for
both awards. Take care, Bye for now, Kezia