Cr Danita Potter - Community Portfolio Report - 21 March 2018

South Burnett Libraries:

South Burnett Libraries Volunteer Recognition

• Local author Glenys Livingstone will be joining the Wondai Library’s Conversation Group to talk about her latest book ‘PaGain Cosmology’.  This event will be held on Thursday 29 March from 10.00am, with all members of the community welcome to attend.
• Residents in Blackbutt who would like help understanding technology will now have access to Tech Savvy Sessions at the Blackbutt Library.  These classes cover a number of topics including how to use a smart phone and staying safe on the internet. 
• Library staff have prepared an action packed school holiday schedule based on the upcoming Commonwealth Games.  Children will have the chance to make their very own baton and participate in a variety of fun and interactive games. 
• Kingaroy Library will host a special story time on Wednesday 4 April to acknowledge Autism Awareness month.   Local author Deborah Stevens will come and read her book ‘I am Wren’ which has the message that ‘it is OK to be different’.
• This month Sarah Aitken, the Kingaroy Group Leader of the Australian Breastfeeding Association and association member Jess Janphitsamitra presented myself and Kingaroy Library with five (5) copies of the latest edition of “Breastfeeding … naturally”. This book provides valuable breastfeeding support and advice for mothers to help prepare them for what is ahead, with many suggestions on various topics which enable them to choose the right pathway for them and their babies.

Community Grants Program

Round Two (2) of the Community Grants program is now finalised.  Council’s budget for this round of the Community Grant Program was $83,550.45. In total, Council received forty-five (45) applications requesting support totalling $144,742.95.  Council funded in total $81,251.95 under Round 2 and I am happy to announce the successful applicants:

Community Hall Public Hall Liability Insurance

• Ironpot Hall Association - $1,000
• Kumbia & District Memorial School of the Arts - $1,000

Project Program One-Off Sponsorship

• Blackbutt District Tourism & Heritage Assoc Inc towards air-Conditioning of the Blackbutt Hall = $3,000
• Jumping Ants Art Inc for the “Book Leaves – Never Leaf the Alone” project = $2,840
• Kingaroy District Vintage Machinery Club for Clubhouse alterations = $3,000
• Kingaroy Junior Football Club for First Aid Equipment = $1,504.95
• Kumbia Kindergarten for shade and soft fall = $2,969
• Kumbia Tennis Association for repair to Kumbia Tennis Courts = $2,650
• Mondure Hall Committee for a kitchen upgrade = $3,000
• Murgon’s Men Shed for restoration of a landrover / men’s health project = $3,000
• Nanango Lions Club to replace a shade sail = $3,000
• Proston Goldenspurs Campdraft to purchase panels for safety of event = $2,000
• Proston Lions Club for an outdoor community labyrinth for Proston = $3,000
• South Burnett Peace of Mind for liability insurance = $425
• Wondai & District Tennis Association for nets = $363
• Wondai AP& Society for grandstand refurbishment = $3,000
• Wondai & District Town  Band for Insurance = $900

Community Events Sponsorship

• Bjelke-Petersen Dam Fish Management Committee Inc. for the Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Inland Fishing Competition = $2,750
• Kingaroy Bacon Fest for the Kingaroy Bacon Fest = $3,000
• Kingaroy State High School P&C for The Goodfellas Project = $3,000
• Murgon Business & Development Association for Rail Trail Festival = $3,000
• Murgon Hospital Auxiliary for a guest speaker for a Health Expo = $3,000
• Murgon Rotary for the Murgon Country Muster = $3,000
• Nanango RSL Sub Branch for Remembrance Day – 100 Years = $2,840
• Nanango Show Society for the Nanango Show = $3,000
• Queensland Rural and Remote Womens Network for QRRWN 2018 Annual Conference to be held in Kingaroy = $3,000
• South Burnett Car Club for Show Shine and Swap Meet = $600
• South Burnett Endurance Riders for a local Endurance Horse Ride = $1,000
• South Burnett Karate Association for Kingaroy Cup – ISKA MAT Sports = $1,500
• South Burnett Mountain Bike Club for Mountain Bike Coaching Clinic = $2,600
• Tanduringie State School P&C for a Bull Ride Event = $3,000
• Team RSPCA for Million Paws Walk  = $810

Community Regionally Significant Events Sponsorship

• Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival for Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival = $10,000