2018-04-16 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   16 APRIL 2018




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      16 APRIL 2018

      5.1.    Training and Events
      There are a number of local community organisations and groups that provide workshops relating to
      the environment on a broad and interesting range of topics. Volunteers are encouraged to support
      local organisations through attendance at these workshops.
      Volunteers can also develop a broad range of skills and knowledge of ecological restoration principles
      and techniques through attendance at working bees, working alongside other highly-experienced
      volunteers.

      Council will provide a range of events and training:
      e   annual first aid training for two registered volunteers per group
      e   annual Community Bushland Care WHS Induction/Refresher
      e   one coordinated National Tree Day event
      e   annual Christmas celebration/recognition event
      e   other ecological and cultural awareness days as available.

      5.2     Promotion and Publicity
      Council is supportive in promoting the efforts of volunteers and gaining new volunteers for their
      projects. Council may carry out the following promotional activities on behalf of volunteers where
      resources are available:
      e   Displaying the Community Bushland Care brochure at libraries, Council Customer Service areas
          and Tourist Information Centres.
      e   Providing information on Council's website such as the working bee calendar and contact details
          for each group.
      e  Assistance with media releases for local newspapers and Council's Facebook page promoting the
          program.
      e   One Community Bushland Care sign dependant on groups’ needs and available resources.
      Groups may also choose to promote their activities in the following way:
      e   Display the Community Bushland Care banner at events.
      e   Distribute the Community Bushland Care brochure with working bee details to project neighbours
          and local community groups.
      e   Arrange media and photos for environmental educational opportunities.
      e   Organise a display for local festivals, events, libraries, local shops or other suitable locations.
      e   Give talks and presentations at local schools or clubs.
      e   Invite other community groups to attend working bees or special events on-site.
      Please note: Noosa Council has a Signage Guideline and a Brand Standards Manual that helps
      ensure brand consistency. Any draft artwork for signage (temporary or permanent), flyers or
 |    brochures should be sent to yeur-the nominated Council Officer who can discuss and review with
      Council’s Community Engagement Branch before going to print/production.

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