Weekly Newsletter - 4th April 2023

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Date: 8th April - 14th April

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

This week DBCA undertook a burn of the Beelu National Park between Great Eastern Highway and Railway Tce in Sawyers Valley. A number of Brigade members participated in this burn, and the feedback from both DBCA and the members has been excellent. This proved to be a great opportunity to gain experience in hazard reduction burning with the DBCA Perth Hills crew, as well as begin our burning season a little earlier than usual.

Thanks to those members who attended: Adam, Denise, Matt, Michelle, and Shane.

With Jamie on secondment to the Bushfire Centre of Excellence, Tom Belger (Captain of Glen Forrest, Deputy 5, and Fire Protection Officer) will be active Chief Bushfire Control Officer until the end of August.

During this time Alex Griffin will be Acting Captain of Glen Forrest Brigade.

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The following extract from the SVVBFB By-Laws, relates to the criteria and nomination process for Life Membership of our Association -

By-Law 8 - “Life membership of the Association may be granted by the Association to any person as an honour in recognition of outstanding service to the Brigade.

1. Nominations for life membership shall be made, through the committee, to an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting and the granting of life membership shall be by a majority vote of voting members.
2. Nominations for life membership shall be made to the committee for consideration at least 6 weeks before the AGM or Special General Meeting. Such nominations shall include a suitable citation of achievements and record of membership supporting the nomination.
3. To be eligible for life membership the committee must be satisfied that the member has given outstanding service to the Brigade activities and has served as an active member of the Association for a minimum of 10 years.
4. If not satisfied that life membership be granted the committee shall notify the nominator of the reasons for the decision and the application shall lapse.”

As the Brigade Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday 29th May 2023, members are asked to email nominations for Life Membership to Vicki by Saturday, 15th April 2023.

Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki on secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au or 0407 831 315.

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