PO BOX 977, BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2147 P: 02 96863888 E: WWW.ALIVE905.COM.AU NEWSLETTER: July 2019 EDITORIAL MEMBER INFORMATION Bi-monthly Newsletters come around We acknowledge that we still have quickly. Thanks to all the people who more to do. We are excited about the I belong to another smaller Volunteer contributed to the July edition, opportunities we can create, the group and it's amazing to see that for particularly Elaine Vaai and Rajesh relationships we can build and the every event at least 50-80% attend Batra who have given us a clear respect we can generate as we work and get themselves involved, as picture of what happens in their together with the community groups, happened at the last Working Bee shows and helped create a bumper councils, members and the where so much was achieved. With edition. community at large. our larger membership it's disappointing that such a minor There have been some people very Gillian - Chairlady percentage help out with the many concerned about the alarm going off NOT FOR PROFIT REGISTRATION events and tasks that require a bit of upon their entry. If we all turn the input. Members for the Program/ foyer light, as well as studio lights out Finally, after years of trying to achieve Music Committee are urgently when no presenter is available to “Not For Profit” status we are now required as are OB helpers follow, then that will indicate to the recognized and registered by the Australian and Not-For-Profits person entering that they need to put TECHNOLOGY in their code and hit OFF before Commission. The Certificate will be displayed in the foyer. The beauty of Darryn has upgraded the station actually coming into the station. That internet to provide a faster and more noise does your head in, so just this is, we will now be able to apply for reliable service. It's 10Mb+10Mb remember to turn off the alarm, enter a great many more Grants. symmetrical Fixed Wireless your code and press off. Congratulations to the Board on a fine achievement. (Microwave) with 4G (mobile) backup. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR The first part of the installation was I trust you are enjoying reading our MEMBERSHIP the Mobile backup. Whenever the newsletter. Thanks to Leonie Dixon Membership fees are due and need internet is out there is interruption to for taking on the role as “newsletter to be paid by 31st July particularly if the following Streaming, Internet editor”. If you have anything you you are a presenter as that is part of access (websites etc.) Macquarie would like to share with the members, the Presenters Agreement. Our News Download (last downloaded will sponsors and others, please email on membership continues to grow and play) so we all understand how your content to Leonie, I'd like to welcome Tariro Kupara and important this upgrade was and a big [email protected] Rayjeana Pringle. I have an urgent thank you to Darryn for all his efforts. request for anyone who knows Jo Wow, almost another year gone. With Stephen, Nam Cho Kui, Susanna WELFARE our Annual General Meeting upon us Kim, Ji Hwan Kim, Shephard We’re real travellers at this station. in August, I trust you have all Shambira, Sara Sause, Brenda Currently overseas are Dean Squires, received your renewal Rogers, Alix Latona, Justin Lester or Peter Nochar and of course Keith Till notices/invoice. Please make sure Blyton McCabe. They have all paid is always heading off to gather that you are a financial/paid member their membership fees but there are research for his “We Get Around to be part of the voting process. no membership forms, so their details Show”. Paul Koff has recently This is our second year and as we are unavailable for contacting them. returned. Anyone else I’ve missed reflect on the progress that was We are still way short of our 500 just let me know. made, we have learnt enough from target for the next licence renewal, On the sick list and in hospital as I the changes and that we have acted sitting at 144 write are Gillian’s husband Darryl and on the requests of the members, we Charles Aguis. We wish you well. are hopeful that we are making Lloyd continues to need treatment at headway. Uniting Church Facility at Kings Langley and he’s enjoyed many visits INTRODUCING OUR NEW segments also try to reconnect the from Alive members. TREASURER ANNA MARTINEZ listeners and Samoan Community with its Two presenters are making a name history, customs and traditions, this for themselves in the entertainment particular segment is appreciated by all world. Darren is dancing in Stars of generations especially loved by the young Parramatta (Dance for Cancer) at generations, who are searching for their Parramatta RSL on Saturday 27th identity. Samoan Echo is a very July if you would like to support him; professional program whose listeners are and Aparna is the lead role in an not only supported and educated, they're amazing play "Where Did I Leave My also entertained by a wholesome Purdah?" which will be at the Samoan music of all genre. auditorium at Pacific Hills School Performing Arts Centre in October. Samoan Echo is loved and supported by More information closer to the date. many listeners from the local Samoan community as well as national and A.G.M international. If you want to enjoy fun The AGM is fast approaching. We will vibes and energy, learn something new, need to elect 9 members to the and be dipped in culture, tune into Board. Many of the board are seeking I am a Bookkeeper/Bas Agent with Alive90.5 every Saturday from 5-7pm to re-election, but there are still over 30 years’ experience. I recently get your weekly dose of Samoan Echo. vacancies. If you have ideas for resigned from a firm of Chartered ………………… progressing the station and want to Accountants after 29 years of service And when I was way out in the desert in make a difference please get a to pursue my own business. I love Dubai, I came across this Radio Mirchi nomination form from the Secretary. going to the beach, dinner, movies sign where they were setting up for a big Don’t forget you need to be financial and catching up with family and concert. I asked Rajesh about his radio (paid) to vote. friends. I am married with 3 beautiful Mirchi and was delightfully informed the children (young adults) and love following watching them achieve their goals. LISTENER FEEDBACK OUR ETHNIC PROGRAMS Alan Murrow Thank you 90.5. I've been tuning in to 90.5 for 10-15 years and love it. Don't change anything, it works for me. I'm in the Baby Boomer demographic and your music suits me, especially your playlist this morning, which has prompted me to send this fan mail. But I like your variety, the Blues, the Baby Boomer music and some that I'm not so keen on, but the variety is great, not like 2CH. You all do a great job, I hope Presenters Elaine, Paulo Vaai and Ana you enjoy putting it together as much Maria Tiufea as I like listening. Australian Echo for the Forgotten Samoans, is a community radio program RADIO MIRCHI Lour & Daisy catering to the Samoan community. They RADIO MIRCHI … Mirchi means To Divya, It is so wonderful to hear broadcast news from back home in Chilli in Indian) which is normally you on the radio. It is a pleasure to Samoa, Melbourne, Brisbane and right referred to as SPICY when it relates listen and hear you on the internet. here in Sydney. Interviews and to food. But, when it relates to Have a wonderful show! discussions with the Prime Minister of Bollywood, its considered "SPICY Samoa are also aired. The segments in TASTE" or "COLORS of SPICES". Marie Hartley their program have valuable components, When it comes to the colourful Really enjoying the beautiful music & which can be of great assistance to costumes, it’s the music vibrancy and commentary this morning on Charles’ families and individuals of the Samoan the story line on most Bollywood programme. community (especially those with English movies. Unlike Hollywood, Hindi as their second language) in all Cinema is mostly connected to spectrums of their wellbeing. For ROMANCE, LOVE, FAMILY DRAMA example, financially, emotionally, and sometimes ACTION, GLAMOUR physically and mentally. and ADVENTURE. Having said that Bollywood has evolved from shyness Another significant aspect is that the and cultural boundaries …and I can confidently say Bollywood is a the Indian Australian Community. We SPONSORS true representation of current Indian play quizzes, encourage singing We are so grateful to our many wonderful Society. Although many would competitions and share awards with Sponsors. They will now be receiving the question my assertion, but deep our listeners while giving them due Newsletter and I hope to get background inside they know that the world has respect by announcing their name information to one Sponsor for each changed around them and if they and the win. We encourage people to ensuing Newsletter. don't ….they will be left behind. share their Birthdays and Anniversaries and we wish them or Radio Mirchi @ Alive 905 started their loved ones well with a birthday RADIO COURSES 20th Oct 2005 and we have been song followed by their favourite. We working on quality playlists and ever have welcomed their parents, by If you are interested in furthering your increasing listenership.