Newsletter – Spring 2015.

Congratulations! A stellar season for our sponsored clubs!

Here at the East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community Bank® branches, we have been flat out celebrating the successes of many of the clubs we are proud to sponsor. Many are clubs that we have supported for years, and have watched them grow and develop into strong clubs, powered by teams of committed and hardworking volunteers who make it all happen. Congratulations to you all on your successes! Here’s a snapshot of a few: Parkside Junior Football Club Under 11 Premiers. This club commenced the finals with four teams out of a possible seven competing in the finals, and were fortunate to come home with the Under 11 Premiership Flag! And what a game, with the winning goal kicked with only seven seconds of the match to go! Senior Manager Sam Pearce and the Heidelberg team celebrate with the The cheers of jubilation for the Parkside boys and tears of despair for Macleod Football Club Premiers. Park Orchards were everywhere. Next year, the club intends to field up to three girls teams with possibly two under 12s and one under Macleod Football Club Division One Premiers. 17s. Numbers are looking good, however the club are seeking further The club had a spectacular win against Greensborough, bringing the interest. Premiership Cup for the first time since 1971. Congratulations to coach Garry Ramsay and the boys on a magnificent season. Yarra Valley Hockey Club Premiers. Congratulations to their premiership teams - Mens Pennant F, successful in their grand final against La Trobe 3-0 and to the Women Vic League 1 winners in their grand final a whopping 5-1. The Under 16 Girls Pennant Team also took top honours winning the Grand Final.

The YVHC U16 Girls Pennant Champions. The Parkside Under 11 Premiership team. Heidelberg District Community Enterprise Ltd 233 - 235 Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe VIC 3079 ABN 62 095 312 744 Directors: David Mayne, Nancy Caple, Russell Hutchins, Paul Gittings, Lyndy Stagg, Janette Corcoran, Brian Simpson, Graham Norman, Lynne Johnson, Geva Murano.

East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community Bank® branches Ivanhoe Knights Basketball Club. Heidelberg United Football Club. This growing club had great on court success with 50% of This very proud club has had a their teams making the Grand Finals for Winter Season 2015. sensational year, across its senior They had a great turnout to their end of season Presentation men’s, women’s and junior teams. night, with so many of their players taking home premiership The Senior Men’s side made it to the silverware this season. Well done and good luck for Summer Quarter Final for the FFA Cup, where 2015/16! they played a home ground final against City FC in front of a home crowd of over 11,300 passionate fans at their ground in Catalina Ave in Heidelberg West. Heidelberg United FC is thrilled to have been given a licence for the Women’s HDCE Director Lynne Johnson and National Premier League (NPL) Bendigo Bank Financial Planner Tony commencing in 2016. The Club are Zaras joined over 11,300 spectators now accepting trial registrations for the to see Heidelberg United take on 2016 season. The age groups they will Melbourne City in the FFA Cup Quarter be trialling for are MiniRoos, U13 girls, final. U15 girls, U18 girls and Senior Women. Refer to the HUFC website for further details at www.hufc.com.au

Banyule Junior Football Club. Another great season for this growing club with over 350 players and a further 170 Auskick participants. The Club celebrated Premierships for Season 2015 – Under 11 Red Premiers, Under 12 Brown Premiers, Under 14 Brown Premiers and Colts 3 Premiers. Congratulations also go out to all of the Banyule Junior Footballers (pictured below) who Art4All in Fairfield. won the Heidelberg Community Bank® Branch player awards. The East Ivanhoe Community Bank® Branch was proud to sponsor Fairfield The $25 vouchers were awarded by each team coach for Primary School’s Art 4 All Art Show and family fun day. With perfect weather effort, improvement and outstanding teamwork. Well done the school had loads of families join them for plenty of fun art activities, as well boys! as providing the community with the opportunity to purchase some stunning artworks from local artists. Art4All is an annual event and a major fundraiser for the school which also supports local artists.

Welcome to the class of 2016! Greg and Maxine from our East Ivanhoe Community Bank® Branch joined the families of new preps starting at East Ivanhoe Primary School in 2016, for the inaugural IEPS Prep Bazaar. Greg and Maxine were on hand to talk to parents about the school banking program which encourages kids to save a portion of their pocket money each week and develop good savings habits. Kids are rewarded with small prizes throughout the program for regular saving. If your school is interested in adopting the Bendigo Bank school banking program, please contact either of our branches. Chairman’s message. Summer sponsorships Bendigo Bank is now the 5th largest bank in Australia, and positioned uniquely in the 2015/16. marketplace with its profit-share arrangement We are thrilled to announce the following sponsorships for Summer with the community. As a volunteer Director of season 2015/16, which takes our overall contribution to the the East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community community to over $2.6 million. Our ability to provide funds for these Bank® branches, I thoroughly enjoy being part organisations is made possible by our customers, so when you choose of an organisation that is: to bank with East Ivanhoe or Heidelberg Community Bank® branches, • So innovative its model is being exported you’re making a decision that benefits you and your community. around the world, If your club, kindergarten, school or charitable organisation is • So good it’s been awarded as the most interested in seeking sponsorship, applications close on 31 January ethical, reputable, innovative and best for business, and 2016. Please drop into either of our branches for further information • So committed to creating shared value towards a 100-year vision or to pick up an application form, or LIKE our Facebook page to receive that it’s donated more than $130 million back to local communities regular updates on our community support program dates on in which it operates. www.facebook.com/EastIvanhoeHeidelbergCommunityBankBranches

Governments from the UK, USA and Asia are clambering to learn about Community Partner Project Value and replicate Bendigo Bank’s success as a corporate-community partnership. We are fortunate here in our area to have our well Donation of Defibrillator 1st Ivanhoe Sea Scouts $2,300 established branches in East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg. Together these and Training two branches alone have given back over $2.6 million in community Friday Night Barefoot grants and sponsorships, and will continue to do so as locals switch Alphington Bowling Club $7,000 their banking and insurances from other institutions. Bowls By demonstrating this support our community contributions will Austin Health Medical Research Week $2,000 continue to grow and we will see better facilities, programs and stronger clubs in our area. Client Newsletter Banksia Palliative Care $1,500 production David Mayne, Chairman Summer Season Banyule City Soccer Club $3,500 Sponsorship

East Ivanhoe Bowling Donation of Defibrillator $2,300 Providing our local clubs Club and Training with defibrillators. East Ivanhoe Preschool Trivia Night Fundraiser $500

Fairfield Primary School Art4All 2015 $3,500

Summer Season Ivanhoe Bowling Club $3,000 Sponsorship

Ivanhoe East Primary Fair Play 2015 $3,000 School

Ivanhoe Knights Summer Season $3,500 Basketball Club Sponsorship

Summer Season Ivanhoe Netball Club $4,000 Sponsorship

Summer Season Lower Plenty Cricket Club $5,000 Sponsorship

Summer Season Macleod Cricket Club $5,000 Sponsorship

North Alphington Cricket Summer Season $2,500 Club Sponsorship

Open House Youth Mentoring Project $6,000

Summer Season Rosanna Bowling Club $1,100 Sponsorship

Summer Season Rosanna Cricket Club $1,000 Sponsorship

Nepal Earthquake Seven Sisters $250 East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community Bank® branches continue to Fundraiser Event run their “Defib Your Club for Life” program, providing local clubs with life-saving defibrillators, with recent donations to the St John’s Tennis Donation of Defibrillator St John’s Tennis Club $2,300 Club in Heidelberg, East Ivanhoe Bowling Club and the 1st Ivanhoe Sea Unit and Training Scouts (pictured above). The 28 recipient groups have been provided Our next round of applications close on 31 January 2016. with training as well as the defibrillator. Looking for insurance? Want a free coffee? Bendigo Bank have partnered with CGU Insurance to offer our customers the best insurance policies on the market. Our staff are all well-equipped to help with you with all of your insurance needs, and provide obligation-free quotes on: • Travel insurance • Home and Contents Insurance • Landlord insurance • Car Insurance • Boat and Caravan insurance All of our customers that took out travel insurance with us to go to Bali earlier this year were fully covered when Volcanic Ash crippled the island and left many tourists stranded. Samantha and Tayla at Izzi Cafeteria. To review and compare your current policies call our staff to arrange an appointment – East Ivanhoe branch on 9497 5133 or Heidelberg The team in our Heidelberg Community Bank® Branch have teamed branch on 9457 2055. up with local cafe “Izzi Cafeteria” on Hawdon Street to protect our Bendigo Bank issues insurance on behalf of a number of insurance providers. Please community. For a limited time you can get a free coffee at Izzi when you consider your situation and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement available at get an obligation-free insurance quote from the team in the Heidelberg bendigobank.com.au before making a decision. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited Community Bank® Branch. ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. Like us on A home loan that’s the start of something bigger. Facebook! Keep up to date with all of our activity in the community and stay in the loop with our At East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community Bank® sponsorship and grant program dates! branches we’re offering great deals on home loans branches we’re offering great deals on home loans You’ll be surprised by the diversity of the tailored to suit your needs, with interest rate groups we support, and by the amazing work discounts and reduced fees. discounts and reduced fees. of the army of volunteers that make this area such a great place to live, work and play. Drop into your nearest branch at 233-235 Lower Drop into your nearest branch at 233-235 Lower www.facebook.com/ Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe - 9497 5133 or Heidelberg Road - 9497 5133 or 164 Burgundy EastIvanhoeHeidelbergCommunityBankBranches 164 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg - 9457 2055 Street, Belgrave - 9457 2055 to find out more. to find out more.

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