2017-04-18 GC Agenda Att 3 to Item 5 Business Plan Cooroy Memorial Hall

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Highlights
1. On Wednesday 4th January, 2017 Cooroy Memorial Hall Association was formed at a public
   meeting of 52 attendees; 43 of those joining the association and willing to incorporate. The
   meeting democratically elected 15 committee members. Subsequent meetings agreed to
   adopt the model rules and set out objectives. Application for Incorporation was made and
   was successful. An ABN 34 665 906 713 is approved, a bank account established with
   Bendigo Bank, current application for Charity Status and consideration of Public Liability,
   Volunteer and Executive’s insurances quotes.


2. Building repair estimates, offers of in-kind labour and materials have been positive and work
   could commence as soon as possible after a tenure agreement with Council. Completion of
   all required repairs could be expected within budget in the latter half of 2017.

1.2 Mission Statement
1. The Cooroy Memorial Hall Association Inc. recognises the changing demographic of Cooroy
   and the need for a venue to provide for social activities that form a vital part of the health and
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   well-being of Cooroy and district. CMHA Inc. in collaboration with council will re-open and
   restore the Cooroy Memorial Hall in its original location, and resume its primary functions;
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   •   a memorial to the sacrifices of the servicemen and women of the Cooroy District;
   •   a versatile public venue for social and cultural activities; a unique place not catered for by
       other buildings;
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   •   heritage and history of the community; the hall having been a prominent building in the
       town’s heart since the beginning of Cooroy.

   •   Personal connections with the hall and its community


2. CMHA Inc. will be working with local groups and governments to make the hall a place the
   district will be proud of, further promoting cultural heritage, memorabilia and local
   personality. This hall is more than a building. It forms a part of the social fabric of this
   community. It is the mission of CMHA Inc. to preserve the Memorial Hall for the people.

1.3 Objectives
1. To maintain the character of the hall for future community use remembering the history of
   the hall and its original community purpose;
2. To maintain the hall in good condition in partnership with community and government;


BUSINESS PLAN FOR FUTURE OPERATION OF COOROY MEMORIAL HALL                      MARCH 2017          3