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-==== Circulars and SOPs ==== 
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-No updates. 
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-==== Mundaring Fire School ==== 
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-The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2018-51.pdf|attached]]. 
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-===== Administration ===== 
  
 ==== $10,000 Grant ==== ==== $10,000 Grant ====
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 It will be very exciting to see this new equipment and improvements to the station in the very near future. It will be very exciting to see this new equipment and improvements to the station in the very near future.
  
-==== Annual Street Appeal - 18th May ====+==== Circulars and SOPs ====
  
-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.+No updates. 
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 +==== Mundaring Fire School ==== 
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 +The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2018-51.pdf|attached]]. 
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 +Members are reminded about the Operational Driving training course being run by Shawsett Training & Safety. Nominations for this training must be submitted by the 14th of May. Dates of the training courses are: 
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 +  * Saturday 26th May 
 +  * Sunday 27th May 
 +  * Saturday 9th June 
 +  * Sunday 10th June 
 +  * Saturday 23rd June 
 +  * Sunday 24th June 
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 +===== Administration ===== 
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 +==== Annual General Meeting - 28th of May ==== 
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 +The Annual General Meeting for Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (Inc.) will be held on the 28th of May, at the Sawyers Valley Fire Station (12 Ashstead St, Sawyers Valley). The AGM will commence at 19:30, and will be preceded by a short general meeting at 19:00. 
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 +All elected positions will be declared vacant at the start of the AGM. Nominations are now called for the following positions, with all eligible members encouraged to apply: 
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 +  * President 
 +  * Secretary 
 +  * Treasurer 
 +  * Captain (appointment is subject to the approval of the Shire of Mundaring) 
 +  * Brigade Training Officer 
 +  * Brigade Lieutenants 
 +  * Equipment Officer 
 +  * Committee of Management (three ordinary brigade members are required in addition to the President, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer) 
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 +[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:office_bearer_and_award_nominationagm_2018.pdf|Attached]] is the officer bearer nomination form. Members wishing to nominate for a position are asked to complete the attached form and email completed forms to [[mailto:secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au]]. Nominations should include a brief statement of experience / qualifications etc.  Officer bearer nominations with accompanying documentation will be emailed to Brigade members for consideration. Once nominations close (Thursday 24th of May) a full list of candidates will be emailed to members. Should there be more than one nomination for a position a secret ballot will be conducted at the AGM.  
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 +Members should also consider nominations for the “Outstanding Services” (Keith Woodley Trophy) and “Marks Melting Moments” awards. Completed nominations can be placed in the ballot box located next to the attendance log at the station. Nominations close Thursday 24/5/2018. In addition to these awards, there is the” Best New Member” (Les Ryan Trophy) and “Equipment Officers” awards. These awards are chosen by the Captain and 1st Lieutenant, and the Equipment Officer respectively.
  
 ==== Sundowner - 18th May ==== ==== Sundowner - 18th May ====
  
 The brigade is hosting a sundowner on Friday the 18th of May. Starts at 18:00 - drop in on your way home from work (or after your shift at the Annual Street Appeal!). BYO everything. Friends and family most welcome.  The brigade is hosting a sundowner on Friday the 18th of May. Starts at 18:00 - drop in on your way home from work (or after your shift at the Annual Street Appeal!). BYO everything. Friends and family most welcome. 
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 +==== ANZAC Day Service ====
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 +This year on ANZAC Day, Mundaring Volunteer Fire and Rescue invited all Mundaring Shire bush fire brigade members to attend the local ANZAC Day march and service. Sawyers Valley was represented by Andy, Angus, and Dave R. Thank you to those members who attended.
  
 ===== Weekly Calendar ===== ===== Weekly Calendar =====
  
   * Saturday 5th: Training - Crew Leader   * Saturday 5th: Training - Crew Leader
-  * Sunday 6th: Burn - Weather permitting, time and location to be determined+  * Sunday 6th: Hazard Reduction Burn - Weather permitting, time and location to be determined
   * Sunday 6th: International Firefighter’s Day Server: Kings Park, 11:15   * Sunday 6th: International Firefighter’s Day Server: Kings Park, 11:15