**CALL TO ACTION**

It is time 

to jump right in and be a part 

of the ArtsTrail for 2015

*Volunteers*

Join the ArtsInc., and shape the 2015 trail

*Sponsors*

Contact Shannon Fielder, and share the success

Artists*

Register from Oct 1st and enjoy the action

** GPArtsInc reloaded **

Well, the AGM is had (thanks to the Meredith Community Centre venue),

 was well supported (thanks to all attending members - minutes to come out soon on the email list),

with snacks to keep us keen (thanks to everyone who brought a plate),

the outgoing committee appreciated (with flowers and applause),

especially Alison Hardy, our inaugural Secretary who has worked so hard for the group in 2013-14

and the incoming committee welcomed (see details below).

Membership renewals are now due.

Please go to the **JOIN ArtsInc** tab

**Please also let the Secretary know if you have not been receiving emails from ArtsInc, 

and we will rectify that**

~Incoming Committee~

President: Rosalind Lawson (papermaker in Napoleons)

Vice President: David Dickson (sculptor in Bannockburn)

Secretary: Sharyn Marriott (painter in Teesdale)

Assistant Secretary: Rosslyn Bosnar (painter in Bannockburn)

Treasurer & Social Media: Sonya Macdonald (bookbinder in Napoleons)

~ We look forward to another great year with arty goodness for all ~

GPArtsInc Annual General Meeting

** The GPArtsInc Annual General Meeting is on TONIGHT**

Meredith Community Centre

Tuesday 2nd September

7pm

bring a plate ;)

Positions elected, updates on 2015 Trail, 

laughs, cuppa and share supper

FREE VOLUNTEER EVENT TRAINING IN GOLDEN PLAINS, BUT YOU MUST BOOK THIS WEEK

You are all invited to a FREE volunteer training session right here in Golden Plains.

This workshop will provide some practical ‘hands on’ advice to ensure your next event goes exactly to plan. Hear from some experienced event organisers as they recount their experiences, the issues they encountered and how they successfully overcame them.

Dates and locations:
• Monday 1 September at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn
• Wednesday 3 September at The Well, Smythesdale Business, Health and Community Hub, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale

Provider:
Elaine Kellett, Community Events Officer, Golden Plains Shire Council
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Catering: A light supper will be provided

It is essential that you register for this session by COB Wednesday 27 August to confirm your place by contacting Paul Owen on 5220 7220 or email powen@gplains.vic.gov.au.

PS - This little volunteer peep went to the last session run by this group and was very impressed - great practical style of training and very useful information

Great training opportunity for volunteers

~ Volunteer Management ~
'Work smarter, not harder'

A wonderful opportunity is presented by the Golden Plains Shire 
for free volunteer training that can help every group get the most out of their time together and avoid the 'overworked few' sydrome.  All ArtsInc members and anyone else volunteering in a Golden Plains community group are encourged to join in.

Get in quick - this one will fill up fast.
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Date: Wednesday 13 August

Cost: FREE

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: The Well, Smythesdale Business, Health and Community Hub, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale

Catering: A light supper will be provided

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Getting a positive contribution out of your members will be the most important thing you can do as a leader in your organisation. Where do you start? What works? What doesn’t? Who is responsible? Come along to get some tips that will help lighten your work load and engage those around you.

To RSVP please contact Paul Owen on 5220 7220 or email powen@gplains.vic.gov.au by Friday 8 August 2014 to confirm your place.

ArtsInc meet tonight

  Tonight, Tuesday July 1st,  there is a meeting of the ArtsInc group,

at the Meredith Community Centre at 7pm. 

This is your chance as an artist to have a say on events and arty goings-on in the shire.

~Come along and get excited

about how artists and art-lovers like you can be 

active in the shire in 2014/15~

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch: 

Rosalind Lawson
ArtsInc. President
by email at rosalind@activ8.net.au

OR

Shannon FielderCommunity  Development Officer - Arts and CultureGolden Plains Shire Council
03 5220 7212
SFielder@gplains.vic.gov.au

WOOOHOOO, ARTSTRAIL 2015, HERE WE COME!!

It is with great pleasure we advise you that the Arts Trail will be on again in 2015! Planning will begin in the next month so please have a think about how you might like to contribute or be involved. 

 Golden Plains Shire Council has also reaffirmed it's commitment to achieving the goals of the Arts and Culture Strategy in our region, with the best endorsement one can hope for - budget allocation - yippee!! 

 Thank you, Golden Plains shire.  XX

The budget is a public document and you are able to view it on Council’s website, here.

The ArtsInc. look forward to working with you all to continue our commitment to making the Golden Plains an artistic and cultural hub. 

"HOLD ON, HELP IS ON THE WAY!"

Want to be a part of the ArtsTrail,

but need help with the application?

 

 

Come to the HELP DAY

Saturday, Oct 19th

Bannockburn Cultural Centre

10am-12pm

**Calling all artists and Golden Plains peeps**

We really need your help.

This next ArtsTrail is going to be so awesome, it's a head-spin.

 

The benefits to our Golden Plains community, local artists and local traders are immense:

 

-promotion of our outstanding region-

-sharing of our secret artists' heaven environment-

-showing off our talents, healthy living and community spirit-

 

It's a big job getting ready, but it's worth every bit, and we need you to make it

the success we enjoy every time the ArtsTrail happens.