November 2016
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Buderim War Memorial Community Association November 2016 Remembrance Day Commemorative Service at Foote Sanctuary CDRE Sam Bateman AM giving the address, while the Buderim Mountain State School Choir listens attentively It was a typically beautiful Sunshine Coast day at 11am on Friday 11 November when approximately 150 adults and school children gathered at the Foote Sanctuary for the very moving Remembrance Day Commemorative Service. They were welcomed by Neil Eiby OAM, Chairman of the ANZAC and Remembrance Day Committee, who then introduced the guest speaker - CDRE Sam Bateman AM. The Buderim Mt State School Choir and String Ensemble gave several musical presentations, and later recited the poem “We Shall Keep the Faith”….Oh! You who sleep in Flanders Lest we Forget fields….. Bugler Tess Graham After the wreath laying ceremony Geoffrey Hole, Chairman of the Foote Sanctuary Association, paid tribute to SGT Eric Joseph Foote MM, for whom the Sanctuary is an officially dedicated War Memorial. LTCOL David Woodrow AM read the Ode, then the Last Post was played by bugler Tess Graham, followed by a minute’s silence. To conclude the service the BMSS Choir and String Ensemble led the singing of the National Anthem, followed by a musical recital and choir presentation; and then tea, coffee and biscuits Jan and Laurel distributed were served. rosemary and poppies Janet and Glenn served tea and coffee BWMCA Newsletter November 2016 President’s Report The BWMCA financial year draws to a close and for the life of me, I don’t know where it went! The Association does of necessity focus on Events, and these have happened in their due order, commencing with the Expo run concurrently with the AGM last year, then Carols by Candlelight, Australia Day, ANZAC Day, the Street Party, and this month the 2016 Remembrance Day commemoration. There have also been the Welcome to Buderim afternoon teas, Markets and Hall matters to keep me occupied. In March I became aware of a health issue that culminated in major surgery on 1 August. While the long term prognosis is quite favourable the potential effect on the Association has been minimised due to Vice-President Gary Flanigan, and Executive Committee members assuming their extra responsibilities with a minimum of fuss. I must confess to being easily distracted these days, and one could say, forgetful. Ask those who remind me of deadlines! The year also saw the establishment of the Risk Management & Compliance Committee chaired by Carol Dahler. The first event to be evaluated was the Expo in November last year, and this has been followed by incorporating Risk Management principles in the running of Australia Day and ANZAC Day, and the insurance applications for the Association in general. While many of the concepts are straight common sense and venue/event specific, it has also been applied to the management of our Volunteers and Sub-Committees. On-going work by Carol, Alan McGrath and John McMahon will see a lot more discussion in the Management Committee forum during the coming year. So now we head straight to the AGM. I do thank all those people who have stepped up during my forced absence, especially Vice-President Gary Flanigan. Reminds me of the obscure quote “May you live in interesting times.” - David Edwards President Australia Day Parade 2017 The Australia Day Parade Committee is now Stock up on meeting weekly. delicious home made The parade route has been finalised and all of goodies for your the permit applications have been submitted. Christmas entertaining at the We are now recruiting participants,, and planning a media and publicity programme. Friends of Buderim stall All is under control and looking good. Buderim Christmas Fair - Graham Barnes Saturday 26 November Chairman BWMCA Newsletter November 2016 - Page 2 BWMCA Newsletter November 2016 Friends of Buderim Community Information Centre (Old Post Office) Friends of Buderim are delighted to report that the inaugural Bush Dance held on 23rd September was an My sincere thanks to all the Volunteers and JP’s for outstanding success. The $3,400 raised on the night their continued support. was also pleasing. This money gets passed through the Thank you also to the Affiliates who have put some appropriate administrations for distribution within the eye-catching displays on in the front window. My community. advice to Affiliates is if you know your important The feedback we have received has been wonderful, dates for next year come in an ask a volunteer to put so much so that all who attended are wanting another your reservation in next year’s diary. The window is evening like it. So to this end Friends will be holding popular. another Bush Dance with a LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY We are delighted to have on sale a number of books on Saturday 2nd September 2017. Fortunately we by local authors, and the latest is “My Sunshine have been able to book the same band, the very popu- Coast” by Anne Moorhouse. It is an informative read lar Whiskey Mountain Boys. They were a huge hit at complemented by beautiful photographs. I have one the Bush Dance this year. for my UK visitor and I am taking her to the main As I watched the full crowd enjoying themselves it spots pictorially mentioned. That way she’ll have a was a joy to see the age groups - 50s, 60s and 70s hav- wonderful permanent record. ing so much fun - it was obvious to me that such a The ANZAC montage by Cheryl Nonmus has been function could be held every year. Full information moved to a better position, thanks to a helpful local about the 2017 Bush Dance will go out next year and Paul, and can now be enjoyed by all. tickets will be on sale at the Old Post Office in June. A big THANK YOU to our sponsors : Flight Centre, Manawee, Bliss Beauty, Baker’s Delight, Threads 4556, Walkers Meats, Thai Frenzy, Woolworths and Yandina Feed Shed., all of whose generous donations helped to raise funds on the night. We are also very grateful to Sam Coward from Hot91 Radio who kind- ly donated his services and helped so much to keep everything rolling along. Many thanks as well to everyone for coming along to the Bush Dance; we look forward to filling the BWM- CA Hall again next year. The ANZAC montage has been moved to a more prominent position in the OPO For Christmas we will have 6 different tea towel designs on sale - some of the old favourite ones and 2 new designs. Our newest design is of the Buderim Banksia. Buderim derived its name from the Hairpin Banksia which grew extensively in this area and which the Gubbi Gubbi people called badderam. My thanks to Alex Sweet, the artist, for her beautiful work, and her continued support of the BWMCA. The Old Post Office Information Centre will be closed for the Christmas break from Sunday 18 December Ros O’Brien and Norman Thursby getting into the swing of things at the Bush Dance! and re-opening Monday 16 January 2017. - Marjorie White Organising Committee Best wishes for the Christmas holiday season. May you enjoy it with family and friends safely. - Jenni Campbell BWMCA Newsletter November 2016 - Page 3 SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Welcome to Buderim Afternoon Teas Buderim Community Carols 2016 The indefatigable Welcome Committee has taken on a new responsibility. In December we will launch the ‘Cuppa and Chat’ for new members. This activity is outlined below and we hope it will become as estab- lished and successful as the present Welcome to new residents. The last four of our Welcomes have been well- attended and, as always, very happy occasions, Our "pollies" have joined us whenever they could and we were delighted that our new Federal Member, Ted O'Brien, was able to come along in July - we hope to see him again from time to time. State Member Steve Dickson and Division 7 Councillor Ted Hungerford continue to come to most of the Welcomes – they say it’s because they really enjoy the delicious home- cooked goodies supplied by the Welcome committee and helpers. The last Welcome for 2016 will be in November and then it will be time for the hard-working Welcome committee to take a well-earned rest until next year. I would like to say a personal thank-you to all of them and also to our helpers, Prue and Pauline, for their tire- less efforts – they make the Welcome to Buderim Afternoon Teas happy and smooth running events and ensure that new residents feel Buderim is a very Saturday 10th December 2016 special place. 6.30 to 8.30pm in the Buderim Village Park - Lynn Moss The event will move to the Buderim War Memorial Hall if it rains, and the public will be advised via the media and our Facebook page in sufficient time for people to be aware of the change of venue. We thank the Sunshine Coast Council for the Community Grant to assist with the funding, and the Buderim Bendigo Bank who is our major sponsor again this year. Thank you to Chairman John Burgess and the bank team for their continued support. Thanks also to Carvosso &Winship Solicitors, Cuppa and Chat Reflected Image PRoductions, JPG Print, Buderim Chronicle, Sunshine Coast Daily and 104.9 FM and Dear…... Buderim Rotary who will be providing support on We are very pleased that you have become a member the ground to ensure a safe, “family fun” and well of the BWMCA family and would like to invite you to come along managed event.