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Local group hopes to re-kindle the VIEW spirit in Cobar Cobar VIEW Club’s annual general meeting last Tuesday at the Empire Hotel attracted 15 ladies eager to re-kindle the spirit of VIEW, which is the Voice, Interests and Education of Women. VIEW does this within the community while also supporting the work of the Smith Family charity’s Learning for Life student program. Cobar Tourism Officer Demi Smith was invited to chair the election which resulted in the return of the previous committee with Enid English as president, Kate Winders (vice president and zone delegate), Lillian Simpson (treasurer) and Bev Anderson (secretary and publicity officer). The program officer’s role will be covered by the committee with valued input from all members. Mrs Anderson said decreasing membership is an ongoing problem within many volunteer groups and the Cobar club is keen to invite women, whether local or new to Cobar, to attend a meeting and discover what VIEW is all about. “This year four disadvantaged students and their families will be supported with educational needs by our fundraising efforts and as a group we look forward to guest speakers, fundraising, special outings and events, monthly lunches and friendly interaction in a supportive environment,” Mrs Anderson said. —contributed
The Cobar VIEW Club’s executive line up for the new year remains unchanged after the group’s annual general meeting last week with Kate Winders retaining the role of zone delegate and vice president; Lillian Simpson was returned as treasurer, Enid English as president and Bev Anderson will continue in the role of secretary/publicity officer.
Funding for local art and culture events Attention Cobar organisations and com- The projects supported included music festimunity groups who are looking to secure vals, performance development and presentafunding to get their exciting local art and tion, creative skill workshops in painting, how culture projects off the ground! to work with resin, public artwork and local The 2023 Country Arts Support Program history being captured in artistic displays. (CASP) funding applications are now open! Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie-Lea The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Trindall said the long-running funding prois an annual small grants program adminis- gram is all about giving regional people actered by Outback Arts and funded by Create cess to a diverse range of cultural programs NSW to support a creative and vibrant region- each year and bringing opportunities that may al NSW. otherwise not be available. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for each “CASP is a significant annual investment application for projects occurring between directly into our region. May and December this year. “This year we are hoping to see exciting Eligible activities include workshops, exhi- new projects that celebrate and engage our bitions, performances, artist-in-residence pro- remote communities,” Ms Trindall said. grams, and public art and design projects. The process is an online application, and The 2022 CASP funding for the Outback applicants are required to discuss their proArts region totalled $17,000, involving eight posals with the team at Outback Arts before projects from Cobar, Warren, Gulargambone, submission. Nyngan, Burren Junction and Brewarrina. See ad Page 4 for more information.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PERSONS TO UNDERTAKE THE ROLES OF INDEPENDENT CHAIR AND TWO (2) INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR A SHARED AUDIT RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE The Far North West Joint Organisation (FNWJO), comprising the Councils of Bourke, Cobar and Walgett, along with Castlereagh Macquarie County Council, is seeking submissions from appropriately qualified and experienced persons interested in undertaking the above roles. The Far North West Joint Organisation (FNWJO) is facilitating the formation of the shared committee which will service all five (5) organisations.
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Enquiries in relation to the roles can be directed to the Executive Officer of the FNWJO, Ross Earl on 0409 362 307 or eo@farnorthwestjo.nsw.gov.au
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Applications close at midday, Friday March 17, 2023.
Ross Earl Executive Officer Wednesday March 1, 2023 The Cobar Weekly Page 9
