Weekly Newsletter - 18th of April

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Date: 14th April - 21st April

• First Call: Crew A
• Second Call: Crew D

Date: 21st April - 28th April

• First Call: Crew B
• Second Call: Crew A

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On Friday of last week, the State Government announced the formation of the Rural Fire Division, under the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. This division has the responsibility of fire management in rural areas, and provides a point of focus for bush fire fighting activities within the state. Whilst this is a major change for the department, do not expect substantial changes to the way we go about our core business in the near future. The Division is a new entity, which will take some time to develop it's processes and put in place the policy of the state government. The leadership team of the brigade will endeavour to inform our members of any developments and changes as they occur.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Incorporated is convening a special general meeting at which the following resolution/s will be proposed as special resolutions to alter the rules (constitution) of the association/Brigade.

The meeting will be held at 1930 hours on April 30 2018.

The meeting will be held at the Ashstead Street Fire Station.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION/S:

It is proposed to adopt the Model Rules (as set out in Schedule 2 of the Associations Incorporation Regulations 2016) and the Association’s document 180329_Version_SVVBFB-Rules_and_By-Laws in place of all of the existing Constitution (rules) of the Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Incorporated.

Dates of notices: March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2018

Approved by: Motion passed at the March General Meeting

INFORMATION for MEMBERS

1. Notice of a proposed special resolution to alter the rules, name or objects must be sent to all members of the Association.
2. In accordance with Constitution clause 20.1.2 members must be given at least 28 days’ notice of the meeting.
3. Alterations to the rules (constitution) can only be made if supported by 75% of members voting at the meeting.
4. Constitution clause 20.3 : When passed by the required majority at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for that purpose, the proposal shall be submitted to the Mundaring Shire Council for approval.
5. Alterations to the rules only take effect when lodged with the Commissioner for Consumer Protection.

The regular monthly general meeting will follow after the conclusion of the special general meeting.

Dave R. has organised a wood raffle for the 28th at the Mundaring Shopping Centre. Volunteers will be needed to sell tickets throughout the day. A roster will be drawn up to that people only need to dedicate an hour or so. Anecdotally fund-raising around the Mundaring Shopping Centre can be very successful, so this should be worth investing a bit of effort into.

The Annual Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Street Appeal is on Friday the 18th of May. This has been a fantastic fund-raising activity for the brigade, and a great way of meeting volunteers from other brigades across the Bush Fire Service. Please indicate your interest in attending by emailing Michelle, or fill out the sign-up sheet in the station. The appeal will run from 07:00 until 18:00, and is centred around the Hay Street and Murray Street Malls.

• Saturday 21st: Training - Burn Over Drills
• Monday 23rd: Committee of Management meeting - Discussing the Fuel Card and $10,000 Grant

• ABC News - Rural fire service announced for WA in wake of Yarloop blaze, funded by levy hike
• AVBFB Newsletter: 14th April 2018