Rotary grants open for local community groups Eight local community organisations received a total of almost $7,500 last year as part of the inaugural Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains grants program. The program was so well received and the results achieved so beneficial that Rotary decided to open the grants up again, according to club secretary Ian Hope. “2018 was the first year we offered these grants. We were pleased that we were able to consider a diverse range of projects from many different organisations in Glasshouse Country,” Ian said. “There were applications from a school P&C looking at managing bullying in the school to assisting the Peachester History Committee with enhancing their historical display facilities. “Consequently, we were able to assist the successful organisations with their needs to improve our community.” The 2018 recipients were the Believe subcommittee of the Landsborough State School P&C Association ($1,000); Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc ($800); Peachester History Committee Inc ($1,000); Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee Inc ($1,000); QCWA Inc Beerwah branch ($790); Landsborough Area Community Association Inc ($883.50); Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Association Inc ($1,000); and Celebrate Glasshouse Country Inc ($1,000). It’s time for not-for-profit groups in the postcode areas of 4517, 4518, 4519, 4550 and 4553 to apply for the $1,000 grants again. There is a simple application form that can be accessed from the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains (5348 9054 or info@glasshouserotary.com. au) or can be downloaded from the GC&M News website (www.gcnews.com.au/content/2209/RotaryGHMgrants.aspx). Applications close September 6 … so make sure you get in quick.
Environment Local legends
The Boomerang Bags Beerwah group was excited to have a visit at the last working bee from journalist Katie Toney from Seven Local News, who was keen to hear all about the group and the ethos behind Boomerang Bags. The Beerwah CWA ladies and other volunteers from the group were thrilled to be featured in the local legends segment. The Beerwah CWA hosts monthly working bees for the Beerwah Boomerang Bags group and anyone interested in participating is invited to come along for a fun morning helping to stem the tide of single use plastic in the local community. Sewing skills are not essential as there is cutting fabric and ironing to be done as part of the whole process. The next working bee will be at the Beerwah CWA Hall in Simpson Street next Monday, July 29 from 10am-1pm. For enquires please call Anna on 0405 207 729. The group would also like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its generosity with an influx of fabric donations.
Friends of Mary Cairncross Association
Club of Glasshouse Mountains
COMMUNITY GRANTS 2019 Does your Not-for-Profit community group operate within the Glasshouse Country region; covering the following postcode areas ...
4517, 4518, 4519, 4550 and 4553 If so, the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains is seeking applications from your group for a specific purpose which will benefit our local community. The maximum value for this Community Grant is $1,000. Further information and application forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains on 5348 9054 or info@glasshouserotary.com.au Or they can be downloaded from the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News website www.gcnews.com.au/content/2209/RotaryGHMgrants.aspx Applications close Friday 6 September 2019. 20
With Charne Turner This week the typical sunny weather of July has made the rainforest reserve glow after the rain of the previous month. Misty mornings and sparkling days have enticed the winter birds to warble and fantastic fungi to feature. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve is a great place to visit any time. The dedicated Education Centre volunteers have been kept busy interpreting the sights and sounds of the forest for the many visitors over the school holidays. Eight new volunteers were recently inducted and regular induction courses are run to meet the demand of staffing the Education Centre for eight hours a day, 363 days a year. For the past three years, FMCA has awarded a scholarship to a student of the University of the Sunshine Coast in environmental research that will benefit the rainforest. The 2019 winner of the scholarship is a Bachelor of Science (Honours) student, Dylan Westaway. His research focuses on the distribution of night birds namely the sooty, powerful and masked owls, and the marbled frogmouth. He is exploring the relationship between human land use and the presence/absence of these nocturnal predators within the Sunshine Coast and hinterland, including the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Dylan will present his findings to FMCA later in the year, which should be a hoot. Anyone interested in joining FMCA the cost is just $10 per year and you can pick up a form at the Education Centre. The next general meeting and AGM will be on October 19 at 10am at the centre. The Friends of Mary Cairncross Association aims to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. To find out how to become involved check out www.friends-of-mary-cairncross.com.au or call 5435 0348.
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