ALOSCA

Quairading Frail and Aged Lodge Committee Inc.

The new committee as elected at the AGM held on 8th November 2021 consists of: -

President – Jo Hayes V/President – Carolynne Thornton Secretary/Treasurer – CEO Nicole Gibbs Members – Phyllis Brown, Jan Bloom, Donna Hayes, Gwen Hards, Liz Anderson, Joy Arbusti, Pam Caporn & Lyn Whyte

The committee is responsible for the management of the “Parker House” Building Reserve Funds which can be used to:  replace furniture, equipment, window treatments, floor coverings and air conditioning  paint external timber surfaces and internal common areas and residents’ rooms  replace or refurbish tiled, wet areas and plumbing fittings  carry out major electrical repairs/upgrades  repair, replace or relay brickpaved and asphalt surfaces  carry out other building replacement or upgrade works as determined.

The current Objects of the Association (as per the constitution) are:

(1) To promote and undertake or assist in promoting and undertaking benevolent assistance for elderly people of both sexes irrespective of creed, class or colour, within the district and without in any was limiting the geniality of the foregoing provision shall have power to so or assist in doing any or all of the following things, namely: -

(a) To purchase, take or lease, or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any real or personal property or any rights or privileges which the association may think necessary or convenient.

(b) To establish and maintain accommodation and care of elderly people.

(2) To promote and assist the general good of all elderly people in the district by assisting the work of statutory authorities and voluntary organisations engaged in respect of elderly people in providing facilities for physical and mental recreation, developing physical improvement, furthering health, relieving poverty, distress or sickness, or in pursuing any objects which are benevolent.

(3) To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end bring together in Committee representatives of the authorities and organisations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes.

The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Monday 14th February 2022 at 10am in the Council Chambers and members of the public are very welcome to attend. Apologies and enquiries to President, Jo Hayes on 0428 466 219 or gcjchayes@bigpond.com

I look forward to keeping the community updated on the activities and affairs of the committee and welcome your input and support along the way.

Kind regards Jo