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Conservation Council September E-Bulletin Now or Never Land Conservation Council Dinner The Conservation Council’s biggest annual fundraising event, the Now or Never Land Conservation Council Dinner, is fast approaching. The dinner, which will be held at DeVine Function Centre on Friday 17th October, will be an evening of fine food, wine and entertainment. Tickets are still available but closing fast! Early bird has been extended until Friday 3 October. Click here for a ticket registeration form (pg 2) As this is the Conservation Council’s main fundraising event, we need as much support as possible. Jump onto the website www.consact.org.au and check out all the fabulous auction and raffle prizes! Who: Conservation Council ACT Region
What: Now or Never Land Conservation Council Dinner
Where: DeVine Function Centre, Kamberra Winery,
Cnr Northbourne Ave & Flemington Rd, Lyneham, ACT
When: Friday 17 October, 2008. Forde Welcome Drinks kick off @ 6.30pm Between courses, Peter Garrett, Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, will speak on the need to maintain focus, courage and determination when working for a greener future. The Dinner will also feature a live auction, lucky door prizes, a raffle, and live entertainment provided by the fabulous, local Andi and George Band The Conservation Council would love you and/or your organisation to book a table ($900 for tables of ten) and to encourage your friends, family and work colleagues along and help us raise much-needed funds to protect your local environment Volunteers needed! We are looking for people to volunteer to help out on the night!
We are looking for people to sell raffle tickets! Click here for more details on the dinner please email communications(at)consact.org.au or visit www.consact.org.au If you would like to book tickets over the phone call Robyn on 02 6229 3200
Conservation over Cocktails Thank you to everyone who attended Conservation over Cocktails. The night was a huge success. The video from Conservation over Cocktails can now be viewed online at Canberra Votes, a site aiming to document (and put on the public record) issues of concern to the community in the lead up to the ACT Election in 2008. Click here if you would like to view the Conservation over Cocktails video.
Annual General Meeting of the Conservation Council ACT Region Who: Conservation Council ACT Region
What: Annual General Meeting of the Conservation Council ACT Region
Where: Conservation Council Office - 3 Childers Street, Canberra City, 2601 (we are the white demountable building between the Street Theatre and the Uni Lodge)
When: Wednesday 29th October, 6.30pm We aim to keep the meeting short with drinks and nibbles afterwards. Nominations are being sought from member groups for representation on the Council’s Board. If you would like to come along please RSVP to Robyn by Monday 27 October. For more information contact 02 6229 3200 or email communications(at)consact.org.au
Conservation Council Campaign Updates
1. Climate Update Walk Against Warming will be held this year on the 6th of December to coincide with international climate talks at Poznań, where our Government will be debating further commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. The Conservation Council will keep you posted about this important event and you can check the website www.consact.org.au for details as the date gets closer. If you want to get in early for a t-shirt, give the Conservation Council a call on 6229 3208 or email Genevieve at campaign(at)consact.org.au
2. Transport Update Light Rail Business Case The ACT Government has contracted Price Waterhouse Coopers to develop a business case for light rail for the ACT. The business case is to be submitted to Infrastructure Australia in November to support the ACT bid for Building Australia Fund support to construct a light rail in Canberra. The Conservation Council has been invited to sit on the Reference Group for the development of the business case. Light Rail for Canberra
We’ve got a great chance of achieving a light rail system for Canberra, helping to tackle the 25% of Canberra’s emissions that come from transport but it will take huge public support to make sure it happens. Vote now in our online poll to make light rail a reality for Canberra: www.consact.org.au/getontrack For more information call on 6229 3208 or email Genevieve at campaign(at)consact.org.au
3. Molonglo Update Molonglo Forum The public pre-election forum on the Molonglo urban development hosted by the ACT Collaboration on 17th September heard strong commitments from all election candidates on key issues related to the Molonglo development. All candidates supported protection of the Central Molonglo woodlands in perpetuity, as well as strong support for protection of other woodland patches throughout east Molonglo, implementation of conservation leases and restoration of the river corridor. There was also general consensus for achievement of best practice sustainable urban design including solar orientation of streets and buildings, development of a range of affordable high energy efficiency housing, and establishment of a rapid transit public transport system in the early stages of the development. Whatever the makeup of the next ACT Government, we will need to hold them to these commitments. Molonglo Strategic Assessment The ACT and Commonwealth Governments have agreed to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Molonglo urban development proposal, as allowed under the EPBC Act. The draft terms of reference for the assessment are currently available for public comment by Monday 20 October. To view the ToRs click here More more information contact 02 6229 3200 or email communications(at)consact.org.au
Awards
Conservation Council Local Hero Awards This year as part of the Now or Never Land Conservation Council Dinner, the Conservation Council are hosting the Local Hero Awards. The Local Hero Awards recognise community groups and individuals who are working to protect our unique natural environment. 1. Supreme Green Award for the most outstanding environmental effort of an individual
The winner of the Supreme Green Award will receive will receive a $1,000 investment in an Australian Ethical Investment trust of their choice. The winner can redeem their prize as cash or watch their investment grow with Australian Ethical
Click here to download form
2. Conservation Council ACT Region Award for the most outstanding Environmental Group
This award is given to a Conservation Council Member Group which has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and success in the conservation of the ACT environment. The winning group will receive $1,500 worth of printing from Mystique, Australia’s first certified Carbon Neutral Printer.
Click here here to download form
3. Leading Light Award for the most outstanding environmental effort of an individual under the age of 30
This award is given to a young individual under the age of 30 who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and success in the conservation of the ACT environment. The winner of the Leading Light Award will receive $1,000 from the ANU Exchange
Click here to download form ALL APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT www.consact.org.au The awards will be presented at the Now or Never Land Dinner on Friday 17th October 2008. Nominations close 10 October 2008 Contact Robyn Vance at communications(at)consact.org.au for more information or call 02 6229 3200 A big thank you to all our sponsors- Australian Ethical Investment, Mystique, ANU Exchange
Events
1. Cycling: What will the Politicians Do?
Do you want politicians to do more to make cycling easy and safe? Do you want gaps in the cycling network fixed, our bike paths properly maintained and cycling better recognised and catered for?
Then come along to the Pedal Power Election Forum to hear politicians say what they will DO for cycling if elected, and have the opportunity to question them about their cycling policies. If you only turn up to one event this year, then make it this one! With a tightly contested ACT election forecast, we are working hard to get the best possible commitments for cycling from our politicians; but they won’t know how important it is unless YOU turn up to the meeting, to show them that people who care about the environment also vote on this issue! Bring all your friends, and put this in your diary NOW. Who: Pedal Power
When: Tuesday 7 October at 7.30pm
Where: Johnson Auditorium, Pilgrim House Conference Centre, Corner of Northbourne Avenue and Rudd Street Civic
More more information or enquiries click here
2. ACT otherWISE
Last chance to register for ACT otherWISE free environment workshops in October 2008
A free youth environment workshop over three sessions in Canberra city, for young people aged 15-25.Come along to learn about how your lifestyle affects the planet, find out how you can make it more green, get support for green projects you might want to run, and meet other young people interested in environment issues. What: Learn, create and connect to make Canberra more sustainable.
When: 3 Wednesday nights in October, the 8th, 15th and 22nd from 6-9pm.
Where: Meeting Room 7, First Floor, the Griffin Centre, Genge St Civic. To register or find out more contact Julia at otherwise@consact.org.au, or (02) 6229 3211.
3. GetUp’s Climate Torch Relay The Culmination of the Climate Torch Relay! All four torches from across Australia will converge on Parliament House in Canberra to be delivered to our representatives. Ten thousand will attend Federation Mall at Parliament House to deliver the torches and our message: halve Australia's greenhouse pollution by 2020! There will be information stalls, food and entertainment in Federation Mall from 10.30am to 3.00pm. Who: Getup
What: Climate Torch Relay
When: Sunday, October 12
When & Where: Be at Reconciliation Place by 10 am if you would like to be in a group photo. Next, a short walk (or bike ride) from Reconciliation Place to Federation Mall, starting at 11.00 am. From 12.00 am till 4.00 pm, join us in an afternoon full of activities and entertainment on the lawns in front of Parliament House. For more information click here The Conservation Council will be holding a stall at this event. If you would like to volunteer to run this stall contact communications (at) consact.org.au
4. Responding to Climate Change in NSW Community forum on reducing emissions, adapting to impacts and ensuring the prosperity of NSW Who: Department of Climate Change NSW When & Where: 16 October 2008, Queanbeyan Conference Centre, the forum will run from 9.30am to 1:00pm and will cover a variety of different issues. Who should attend: Anyone interested in climate change and how the NSW government is responding to it The forum is free. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Places are limited, please RSVP to confirm your spot by Thursday 9 October For more information phone Amy Roberts on 6229 7023 or click here |
