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STATE EXECUTIVE ELECTED FOR 2010-2012 TERM
At the conclusion of the 2010 State Conference on Friday 19th March, the Annual Genral meeting was held at the Melbourne Town Hall.
Long serving Committee members Cr Pam McLeod and Kaele Way AM did not seek re election. The ALGWA Executive awarded a Life Membership of ALGWA to Kaele Way at the conclusion of the meeting.
Members
Kate Lempriere DSJ, President; Cr Coral Ross, Vice President - Metro; Cr Jean Wise, Vice President - Rural; Cr Helen Harris OAM, Secretary and Cr Jill Parker, Treasurer
Committee
Cr Cheryl Bromfield, Cr Helen Coleman, Cr Meg Downie, Cr Helen Relph, Cr Bev Colomb and Cr Ellen White
Commonwealth Funding Announced
ALGWA has been awarded $250,000 as part of a package of $490,000 of initiatives announced by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese. The money will fund a 3 year awards program to audit councils and shires to determine the status and role of women in leadership roles as well as their participation in the workplace. The program will also accredit councils and shires and establish an awards program to recognise excellence.
Other components of the $490,000 package will provide: $100k in scholaship funding (to be developed by the new Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Goverment and ANZOG); $100k for data collection and reporting and $40k for the LGMA for their 2010 Management Challenge.
Press release available from: http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/October/aa417_2009.htm
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Open Letter to ALGWA Victoria and National Members
I recognise and acknowledge a woman of outstanding ability, a great leader and a nice person of generous nature.
Thank you 'Kaele Way' for dedicating your energies and focusing your leadership ability to fight to find the way to address the barriers and imbalance of women by creating through ALGWA more opportunities for women's participation and female representation in Local Government be they councilors or employees.
It is my considered opinion that the resignation of Kaele Way is a great loss to ALGWA, not only in Victoria but Nationally. Her deep knowledge of the association and the vagaries of the Constitution and the Act are unprecedented. From my observation, Kaele has nurtured and guided this organisation over many years, through dedication and determination to make sure ALGWA not only survived, but prospered so that it is a fraternity or organization recognized by Federal and State Government Ministers and the Local Government sector as a committed acknowledged leader dedicated to addressing gender imbalance within the sector and encouraging representation to reflect the diverse make-up of our communities.
On behalf of ALGWA Victoria, Kaele I salute you - Thank you !
Remember members, if you wish to ask Kaele for advice or guidance she is only an Email away.
In admiration and friendship.
Kate Lempriere DSJ
President
Networking Breakfast with Special Guest the Hon Maxine McKew MP
15 June 2010
ALGA Delegates, members and friends are invited to join the ALGWA National Executive for a Networking Breakfast with Special Guest, Parliamentary Secretary the Hon Maxine McKew MP.
7.15 am - 8.30 am
Fitzroy Room
National Convention Centre
27-31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra
Registration Form
 'Women Going Places'
Celebrating the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government
National Biennial Conference
25th - 27th November
The 2010 Australian Local Government Women's Association Biennial Conference will be hosted by the City of Ryde, New South Wales.
This National Conference will conclude the celebrations of 2010 the Year of Women in Local Government. The Conference will include the National Launch of the ALGWA 50:50 Councils for Gender Equity Accreditation and Awards program. This ALGWA initiative to boost women's participation in local government as both elected representatives and senior managers is a key element of the 50:50 Vision launched by ALGWA in April 2009.
The three day conference will include workshops, forums, speakers and networking opportunities.
Women Going Places Pamphlet Pre-Registration
© Australian Local Government Women's Association Inc Victorian Branch
Inc A0020254K ABN 25 523 271 434
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NEW MEMBERS
We warmly welcome our newest members and feel sure that their membership will prove to be a positive and rewarding experience for all concerned.
Ms Desley Beechey, Ballarat
Ms Kaylene Conrick, CEO Hepburn Shire
Boroondara Council
The Conference for Women
28 October 2010
Council Staff are invited to attend a 'Developing your Inner Power' session, facilitated by Robyn Bull.
MEMBERSHIP
A reminder to all members that fees will be due in June.
Further Details and Membership
ALGWA INVITES ARTICLES FROM MEMBERS
Do you have something to share with other ALGWA Members in your area ? Please forward details to the ALGWA President at: kate.lempriere@bigpond.com
Senior of the Year Awards
The 2010 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards acknowledge Victorian seniors whose contribution and services to the community are exceptional.
The hunt is on again for nominations for this year’s awards, with nominations closing on Friday 23 July.
Further information
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