ORCA eNews 4th Dec 09

Local Events

ORCA-SOLN Xmas Party, Tuesday 15th Dec 6pm

ORCA AGM & Meeting Minutes 30th September 2009

ORCA 2010 Committee Meeting, Monday 18th January 7pm

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Shaping Australia’s Resilience Conference, Canberra 19th feb

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ORCA –SOLN Xmas Party!

With “Diamond Jim and the Tufftones” Blues Band

When: Tuesday 15th December, 6:00 p.m.

Where: Landcare Support Centre & Nursery, Montrose Ave, Apollo Bay (passed the Industrial Estate, look for sign)

BYO Drinks, food provided

RSVP is a MUST by Thursday 10th December 5237 6904/solnanna@vicnet.net.au

N.B. Limited Parking onsite please carpool where possible

SOLN’s pest plant and animal officer Luke Hynes plays double bass for Diamond Jim and the Tufftones and describes the band as following: The Tuff Tones play music that is eclectic and superbly chosen representing the genres they love-everything from dirty blues to dark voodoo beats. As a live act they deliver a ridiculously raucous good time and visually splendiferous to boot with a fashion sense that is part voodoo priest meets Route 66.

So put the date in your diary, dust off your dancing shoes and come and celebrate a busy year for ORCA.

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ORCA: AGM on 30/11/2009

Apologies: Cate Cousland, Pat Williams, Denise Hooke, Stephen Hart, Peter Geekie, Vanessa Swighton, Janice Kennedy (paid)

Present: Matt Armstrong, Rob Wertheimer, Tony Webber (paid), John Spencer (paid), Peter Bourke (paid), Magaer Lennox (paid), Allan Hokin (paid), Anna O’Brien, Simon Pockley (paid)

Chair: Matt Armstrong

President’s Report: Matt Armstrong/Simon Pockley

The past year, has it been worth it? Many achievements.

· Human Sign at the Apollo Bay School

· Apollo Bay School renewable energy retrofit and audit

· The Future Scenarios Workshop with local Community Leaders - now known as Otway Futures

· Local Biofuel research

· Numerous press releases and radio interviews

· 350 (parts per million) Action at the Apollo Bay Market

· Solar Hot Water Education Evening

· The Apollo Bay Community Garden

· Household Energy Auditing Training: 16 ORCA members are now household energy assessors

· Eco-Living grant application submitted, now sitting with Sustainability Victoria (awaiting announcement pre Xmas)

· Political representation to local Member, Darren Cheeseman, Greg Hunt Senator Ronaldson and Sarah Henderson

· Run for a Safe Climate Fundraising BBQ

Treasurers Report: Rob Wertheimer

Presented Itemised Balance Sheet. Our main asset is our bank account.

$5,663.64 income including $5k grant from RMIT. Current Balance: $3,820.38

Rob Wertheimer: Moved that Treasurer’s Report be accepted seconded Allan. Carried.

Office bearers stood down.

John Spencer took over the Chair and congratulated ORCA on its continued presence.

· Magaer nominated both Matt and Simon as Co-Chairs. Elected.

· Allen nominated Anna as Secretary. Elected.

· Anna nominated Rob as Treasurer. Elected

Motion: That ORCA establish an annual membership fees for individuals of $5.00.

General Business:

· Senator Ronaldson Greg Hunt, Sarah Henderson visit:

· Clean Energy Coast idea was considered productive. Call to the community for membership of a steering committee. Simon nominated. Carried.

· Run for a Safe Climate: Media Release. Leading to agreed Actions

· Walk for Warming. 15^th December volunteers. Matt, Rob, Magaer

· $23 million for Greenhouse gas reduction from Vic Govt. Anna to look into it.

· Anna led discussion about energy audits. My Home My Climate light bulb details.

· Xmas barbecue 15^th December combined with SOLN. RSVP. Rob + 2, Magaer, Tony, Peter Bourne + 2. Hokins, Matt.

· Invitation to Eco Living Launch Wed 9^th December.

· Rob W. discussed the change in the way that Climate Change was presented. No camp is ramping up wedge politics with support form coal lobby. What actions can we best do?

Possibility of methane digestor. Invite Liz Hamilton to present her findings.

Next meeting: Monday 18^th January. 7:00pm

Meeting closed at 8:30pm

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2010 ORCA Committee Meeting, Monday 18th Jan

When: Monday 18^th January 7pm

Where: Marrar Woorn Community House.

What: Brainstorming opportunity for 2010 projects, so bring some ideas and an open mind.

Some suggested 2010 projects:

- Apollo Bay Tip Shop

- Bio-digester for Apollo Bay Transfer Station and Waste Management Facility to produce energy for the town from methane.

Guest Speaker: Liz Hamilton, DPI Senior Bioenergy Industry Officer, to discuss Bio-digesters.

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