Minutes
POW meeting no. 8
25 November 2009
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 9 Exhibition St West Footscray
Attendees: Richard, Kate, Mel, Deb, Scott, Shaun, John, Nyree, Delia, Kat, De Chantal, and the man from Friends of Stony Creek
Apologies: Monica
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Introduction and Welcome
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2 new people attended their first POW meeting. Welcome to Kate and the man from Friends of Stony Creek (sorry, but I didn’t note your name down)
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What is POW? What are we about? Where are we going?
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Lot of food for thought. Decision made to move the discussion to the next Executive meeting. In the meantime, everyone to read the POW Principles draft document as a way of starting to think about this. |
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Pipemakers Park (Kat)
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Background – Living Museum of the West (LMW) Creative Director Srbrenka offered land and nursery lease deal to POW. Decision by Mel, Deb & Nyree (Kat doesn’t agree with the decision by accepts it) that POW wasn’t ready to take on the responsibility of the undertaking, with only 8 members, many of whom have young families. Instead, POW has accepted the kind offer by Srbrenka for POW members being invited to form a Horticultural Subcommittee. This subcommittee would advise LMW on horticultural aspects at Pipemakers park. Scott suggested POW could assist with re-invigorating of the indigenous nursery at the site. Agreed that other groups need to get involved at Pipemakers park POW Picnic to be held at Pipemakers Park on 29th November starting 4pm. This is part of the memorybyrnong festival. BYO food. Kat asked that 1. everyone tell as many people as possible to turn up, 2. a list should be available for people to sign up 3. an email must be sent out to all tell them of the event John Shone update on Pipemakers Park Job agency service engaged to work at Pipemakers Park. Best case is 20 people start working early January. Worse case – 20 people start working in February. Overall 200 places are available to blitz the park in 2010, working closely with POW horticultural subcommittee. Also Highpoint owners have offered to fund activities at the park, to create a link. Previous LMW management didn’t respond. LMW is now looking at these offers. All agreed there is unrealised potential at Pipemakers Park to bring community together. |
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Maidstone (Kat)
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POW was alerted to the Maidstone Public Hall by a local resident. Maribyrnong City Council (MCC) asked for Expression Of Interest (EOI), Tender and for submissions opposing the sale. POW submitted an EOI for a market garden. Kat contacted the council regarding an oral submission. As there was a misunderstanding about what POW’s submission was, Kat agreed to change the EOI to be a submission opposing the sale. Michael Clarke and Sarah Carter were present. One of the Maidstone resident, Natasha Mitchell also spoke. Council makes the final decision and meeting on 16/2/10. MCC will invite POW to the meeting to hear the decision Kat asked: 1. That as many people as possible turn up 2. An email must be sent out to all to tell them of the event Nyree suggested an email campaign. Get as many people as possible to send an email opposing the sale. Suggestion that a committee be formed to arrange a letter writing campaign – write to all councillors, CEO, online petitions Maidstone Public Hall campaign meeting to be held 20/1/10 at Angela’s home. RSVP to Angela’s email address. |
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Executive meeting (Kat) |
Next executive meeting is 16/12/09 @ Mel’s home starting at 7pm. Anyone is free to attend this meeting. Agenda so far · What is POW? What are we about? Where are we going? · What roles does POW need, and who can fill them (Fundraiser, Secretary etc) · Using the Mailing list for a membership drive (NB Privacy issues re contacting former members. Need to add a clause onto membership form to opt in to receive communications after they’re no longer members) · Logo · POW structure – incorporated, co-op?
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Possible slogan (Kat) Permaculture Out West – emPOWering community |
Kat suggests we use the slogan “emPOWering community” Suggestion that the group have a discussion about it using the website comments. Action: Deb to add post about the slogan |
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Fund raising projects What can we do to raise money? |
Suggestions where Gold coin donations at workshops, stalls Movie night out the back at Nyree’s Plant propagation, packaging seeds and selling Selling stainless steel drink bottles or cups with POW logo Membership drive using the mailing list John S has experience in grant scheme – willing to help the fundraising officer Kate – Worm juice is a good money maker Pot plants with POW logo |
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Other Business |
List of upcoming events (action: Deb to add to website)
Shaun & Kat – Trugo site update. Development of idea slowed a bit as Kat’s focus has been elsewhere. DSE decision on grants deferred to just before Christmas MCC Sustainability newsletter – interested in doing a story on POW. Scott&Mel to follow up with MCC De Chantal’s partner is a facilitator – suggestion that he help the group find its way at the next executive meeting Scott – remember Big Backyard celebration from 12 noon to 4pm
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Next Meeting
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24/2/2010 – tentative location is Kat’s place. To be confirmed closer to the date |
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8:00 p.m. |
Close meeting |