Save Serendip : Major Community Meeting 20th September
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| Come along and ask Ella George a question |
Local MP, Ella George, will present her vision for the future of Serendip Sanctuary and answer your questions. PLUS: Lara Care Group will update you on Parks Victoria's plans for Serendip
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What does the future hold for Serendip Sanctuary?
Lara Care Group is excited to announce a major Community Meeting to discuss the future of Serendip Sanctuary.
Our local MP, Ella George, has agreed to come along and give her opinion on Serendip's future.
Lara Care Group will also provide an update on the terrible state of the Sanctuary, how it got that way, the impact on local businesses and what we, as a community, can do about it.
💥Empower yourself and Save Serendip!💥
Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday 20th September
Where: Lara Community Centre Hall, 9 Waverley Road, Lara (Map)
Time: 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Organised by: Lara Care Group Inc
Contact: info@laracaregroup.com.au
Deputy Mayor, Anthony Aitken, to chair this vital meeting
We're thrilled that Cr Anthony has agreed to chair the meeting. He is well known for his commitment to Lara as our Councillor. He brings to the meeting a fine sense of democratic integrity and balance.
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| Windermere Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Anthony Aitken, has agreed to chair this important meeting. Thankyou Anthony! |
Ask a question!
Most importantly, this will be your chance to ask questions of your local MP and of the Lara Care Group.
We know that an increasing number of residents are angry and confused about both the removal of wildlife and the degradation at Serendip.
This is your opportunity to hear exactly what is happening and why.
Tell us what your questions are!
We'd love to know your thoughts and any questions you may have.
At the end of this article you can ask a question of make a comment. (It can be anonymous or you can use your name)
LIKE TO HELP OUT?
Print out your own leaflet
- stick it on your fence or
- on your shop window
- give it to a friend(s)
Here's where you go to print out a leaflet - click on the link and print.
- A4 leaflet (this is the normal paper size in your home printer)
- A5 leaflet (half A4)
- A3 banner (double A4 - good for shop windows)
We're also looking for:
- URGENT: would you like to help distribute flyers about the meeting?
- do you have a shop where we can display a flyer?
- can you help out on the night of the meeting?
Contact Lara Care Group: info@laracaregroup.com.au
- URGENT: would you like to help distribute flyers about the meeting?
- do you have a shop where we can display a flyer?
- can you help out on the night of the meeting?
Who can attend?
This meeting is open to anyone who has an interest in Serendip Serendip.
Do I need to book a seat?
No, but please arrive early as we expect a packed hall.
Where is the venue?
Lara Community Centre Hall, 9 Waverley Road, Lara (Map)
Draft Agenda
- 7:30 Introduction and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners. Cr Anthony Aitken
- 7:35 "Setting the Scene - the Master Plan process" ( plus short videos) Barry White, President of Lara Care Group
- 8:00 "Design and Development History of Serendip" Michael Helman, former Head Ranger, Serendip Sanctuary
- 8:10 "Tourism and Implications for our region" Roger Smith, Director Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours
- 8:20 "Vision for the Future of Serendip Sanctuary" Hon Ella George MP, Labor Member for Lara
- 8:35 QUESTIONS Chair: Cr Aitken, will moderate questions from the audience
- 9:05 Concluding Remarks. Chair: Cr Aitken will wrap up the meeting
- 9:10 Meeting ends
Note: this agenda may be updated
More Information
You can find more information about LCG's plan to protect Serendip Sanctuary here.
This story may be updated from time to time as we move closer to the event: if you'd like to come back to this page at any time please save this link in your browser:
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Join Lara Care Group
Please click here: Join the Lara Care Group
Write to Ella George, our local Member of Parliament: Here's how you can do that.
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NOTES on this Newsletter
- This is an ongoing series of updates about Serendip direct from the Lara Care Group.
- We will publish these stories regularly and post them on social media.
- To follow this blog go to: saveserendip.blogspot.com
- Your comments are welcome (be nice 😊please)
Who was and now who will fund the park. Also what will be the cost of returning it to its former glory.
ReplyDeleteThanks Craig. Would you like to ask that at the meeting or would you like us to give it to the Chair to ask?
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