Weekly Newsletter - 26th April 2023

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Date: 28th April - 5th April

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

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West Gidgegannup Bush Fire Brigade will be hosting a BBQ for local bushfire brigade members on Saturday the 13th of May at 12:00. The BBQ will be attended by local MLA Jessica Shaw, as well as the Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson, and DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm. This will be an excellent opportunity to socialise with fellow volunteers, as well as meet with interested MPs and senior DFES officers.

Please RSVP to Vicki before Monday the 8th of May.

Please be advised that the Brigade Annual General Meeting will be held at the Station, 12 Ashstead Street in Sawyers Valley on Monday, 29th May 2023 commencing at 1930 hours. As in previous year's there will be a very short General Meeting preceding the AGM which will commence at 1900 hours. At the conclusion of the AGM, a light supper and refreshments will be provided. Should members be unable to attend, there will be the option to participate via Zoom, or alternatively appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf.

All relevant documents including proxy forms, agendas and minutes together with Zoom details will be emailed out closer to the meeting date.

In accordance with our Rules of Association and By-laws, nominations are now called for the following positions -

• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Captain / Deputy Chairperson
• First Lieutenant * Equipment Manager
• Training Manager * Committee of Management (4 positions - refer BL-34(1)) Please note that the First Lieutenant, Equipment and Training Manger positions are ineligible for Committee of Management**

Eligible members wishing to nominate for a position, will need to complete the attached nomination form and email conforming nominations to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Monday, 1st May 2023. Eligible members may nominate for more than one position, however may only hold one position apart from the Captain who is automatically appointed as Deputy Chairperson. Once nominations close, a full list of candidates and supporting documentation (if more than one position nomination) will be emailed to the members.

If only one nomination for a position is received, the Chairperson of the AGM will declare the member elected to that position. Should there be more than one nomination for a position, a ballot will be conducted at the AGM. If there are no written nominations, the Chairperson may call for nominations from eligible members at the meeting.

This award is selected by the membership, in recognition of the nominees contribution to the Brigade. The nomination form for the Outstanding Services Award forms page 2 of the form. Nominations for this award close on Saturday, 27th May 2023 and can be placed in the Ballot Box at Reception.

• Saturday 29th April: Training - Crew Leader, 09:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 2nd May: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew

• ABC News: Western Downs bushfire survivor determined to rebuild on block where home was destroyed
• ABC News: Following bush fires, land clearing and poaching, the glossy black-cockatoo is fighting for survival