====== Weekly Newsletter - 21st April 2021 ======
[[newsletters:20210421|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====
=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 24th April - 30th April 

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Restrictions on Burns Eased ====
With the continued warm weather, restrictions on permits for running fire remain in place. However, from Thursday the 22nd of April permits may be issued for piles up to 4m x 4m. Permits will be available online through the Shire website, as well as from Brigade FCOs.

If you have any questions regarding the current burning restrictions, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general-circular-62-2021-new-burn-smart-planned-burning-video-series-launched.pdf|General Circular 62/2021 - New Burn SMART planned burning video series launched]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_28_2021-new-gloves-contract-2021.pdf|Operational Circular 28/2021 - New Gloves Contract 2021]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

The latest Mundaring Fire School training calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2021_-_20210415.pdf|attached]].

Members are encouraged to consider which training courses they may attend this year; in particular the Initial Control at Wildfires (ICAW) and Mundaring Practical Crew Leader courses are strongly recommended.

===== Administration =====

==== 2021 AGM and Office Bearer Nominations ====
A reminder, that the Annual General Meeting will be held at the Station on Monday 31st May, 2021 and will commence at 1930 hours. Preceding the AGM will be a very short General Meeting which will commence at 1900 hours. At the conclusion of the AGM a light supper and refreshments will be provided.

If members are unable to attend the meeting, there are alternative options available i.e. tele-conferencing or proxy voting.

Nominations are now open for the following positions:
  * Chairperson
  * Captain/Vice Chair
  * Secretary
  * Treasurer
  * Committee of Management (4 positions)
  * First Lieutenant
  * Brigade Training Manager
  * Equipment Manager

A nomination form is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:nomination_form_2021.pdf|attached]], with additional forms available either through the Secretary or at the Station. Please note that Office Bearer nominations need to be emailed to the Secretary by Sunday, 2nd May 2021.

Nominations for the “Outstanding Services Award” are also open, with a nomination form [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:nomination_form_2021.pdf|attached]] (page 2). If you would like to nominate a member who you feel has given outstanding service to the Brigade, please nominate using the form attached and place your nomination on the ballot box at the Station. There are also additional forms available alongside the ballot box. Nominations for this award close Saturday 29th May 2021.

All relevant documents including minutes, agenda and proxy forms will be emailed to the membership closer to the meeting date.

==== Bendigo Bank Community Raffle ====

Many thanks to those members who have taken raffle books.  Of the 15 books allocated to the Brigade, 10 have been distributed to members with 5 books remaining.  If anyone would like to take a book to sell, please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 – all proceeds from the ticket sales will be forwarded to participating groups at the completion of the raffle, which equates to $750 if we sell all 15 books.

All raffle books and money need to be returned to Vicki by 24/5/2021.  

===== Weekly Calendar =====

  * Saturday : Training - Crew Leader, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e00HfXPJJPc|Bureau of Meteorology: Climate and Water Outlook, issued 15 April 2021]]

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