Thanks everyone for attending meeting 2850 at Macs Hotel. Unfortunately, our guest speaker, Mr Chris White from City of Mount Gambier had a last-minute schedule clash and was unable to attend. We did however make the most of the opportunity for fellowship.
David advised he has submitted the application for the Christmas float and that the City of Mount Gambier have decided not to undertake an inspection of the vehicle before the parade. I have confirmed Mount Gambier Bus Lines mechanic services can do a full inspection after the parade. This will provide an opportunity to schedule any required maintenance in preparation for the 2026 parade.
The Mil-Lel show, despite the delayed start, saw the sale of 47 pans for a net profit of $660 for the day. Neville thanked the catering team for their effort and flexibility on the day.
Saint Martin's Lutheran College has accepted our offer of a $500 Music Scholarship. Thank you Michael for making the arrangements.
Until next time.
Pizza Van Update
The van space is booked for the Mount Gambier show and tickets have been sent to Neville. We will find out from Natasha at Paradise Pizza to confirm if we can run or not.
To run the van at the Mount Gambier show we will require the gas cooker repaired.
It was also noted:
The electric cooker is also out of action presently, with a presumed thermostat issue.
Meeting 2851 will be held at Uni SA for their lecture on Blue Field Planning. 6pm for a 6:30 start.
Professor Damian Madigan will present his new blue field housing model and discuss the often-contentious issue of how to increase housing supply and diversity while retaining the low-rise housing and landscape character that we love in our suburbs. Along the way, he’ll demonstrate that density increases, and the retention of neighbourhood character can co-exist in an increasingly complex housing crisis
October Sergeants:
Michael Brooksby
Frank Monger
Upcoming Events
Mount Gambier Show 24-25 October 2025
Hill Climb Catering, 7-9 November 2025
Tradie Working Bee BBQ at the storage shed, 8 November 2025
Party in the Park Event and Christmas Street Parade, 16 November 2025
Reidy Park Sports Day, 21 November 2025
AGM, 25 November 2025
Reidy Park Christmas Carols, 10 December 2025
Australian Sprint Car Catering 30-31 January 2026
Smart Fundraising for Rural and Regional Projects
Rural and regional communities are full of ideas, energy, and passion but turning those ideas into funded projects can be challenging. This webinar explores practical, proven ways to raise the money your community needs to make things happen.
From local campaigns and partnerships to grant writing and crowdfunding, we’ll uncover strategies that work for small towns.
Date: Wednesday 22 November 2025
Time: 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Join to learn how to attract support, engage donors, and unlock the hidden potential in your region one smart fundraising idea at a time.
Dr Peter ‘Kevin’ O’Shaughnessy is hosting a public lecture on the ACHIEVE Project — a community initiative dedicated to shaping a more compassionate and emotionally intelligent healthcare workforce.
ACHIEVE Project:
The lecture will introduce the ACHIEVE Project, a community approach focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces for education around deeply human conversations.
These conversations focus on challenging topics including cancer, dementia, fertility, grief, loss, and end-of-life care. By engaging with lived experiences, current student and professional insights, the project aims to better equip future healthcare professionals to navigate these complex topics with empathy, compassion, and holistic, person-centred care.
Variety Community Night
This special evening isn’t just about coming together for great food, music and company - it’s about making an impact where it matters most. With your support, we can continue helping children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability, and ensure we’re there for families and communities like Mount Gambier when they need it most.
The Barn, Mount Gambier Date: 8 November 2025
Time: 6:00pm - Late
Cost: $130 pp Dress Code: Cocktail
Guests will be welcomed with a drink on arrival and treated to roaming canapés, followed by a mouthwatering eye-fillet steak dinner and dessert. The night will feature, great entertainment, unique auction items and a cash bar.
Australia is a big country, and for those living in remote, rural and regional areas, access to immediate care isn’t a guarantee. For some communities, the nearest hospital is eight hours drive away.
This October, I’m taking on a month-long fitness challenge to help more people access the care they need. By going further, I hope to raise as much as possible for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Every year, the RFDS reach more than 330,000 Australians with 24-hour emergency retrieval and primary healthcare services. That’s one person every two minutes!
Together, we can keep the Flying Doctor flying and continue their life-saving work. Please donate to my challenge today!
The 2026 summit brings together three districts to amplify the collective power and drive meaningful change. We'll be focusing on the incredible things we can achieve when we work together, sharing our successes, and planning our future impact.
What to expect:
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from visionary leaders.
Collaborative Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow members from across the districts.
Celebration of Service: We'll be showcasing amazing projects and celebrating the impact we've all made.
Experience Horsham: Discover the best of the Wimmera region with a Paddock to Plate-themed Gala Dinner and more.
