Peter (keeper of this blog) will be away on holiday 18 Aug to 4 Sep, so the final notice for the next meeting won't appear here until 6 Sep.
Provisionally the meeting will be at 0830 on Tuesday 7 Sep, either in Cafe Long Shot or in the Ray White Beecroft offices.
At this stage only known items of business are support to Beecroft in Bloom, and the possible draft BOB Terms of Reference in the preceding blog post.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Draft "terms of reference"
The following is a possible draft of a letter to be sent around the 150 or so businesses in Beecroft. It will be discussed in our September meeting.
Businesses of Beecroft
Who we are and why we are
A group of businesses in the Beecroft Shopping Village have formed an organisation named BOB, for “Businesses of Beecroft”. This letter is to inform you of our objectives and to ask for your involvement and support with what we are trying to achieve.
Who is BOB and what does it do?
Every business located in or around the Beecroft Shopping Village is invited to be a member.
The objective of BOB is to promote the overall best interests of all of the businesses within the shopping village, by promotional activity, liaising with relevant other organisations, and acting as a single point of contact for people who need that. BOB can also coordinate and promote activities within Beecroft to maximise visibility and profitability.
What does it cost to belong to BOB?
Nothing. At this time there are no fees to belong to BOB or to attend our meetings.
How will BOB function?
We will have regular meetings to discuss plans and proposals, and will circulate newsletters to keep all interested businesses informed.
We have a blog, businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com, on which news of events, meetings, and anything else of interest will be published. The blog is open to the general public, but is intended primarily for BOB members and BOB business.
At present we hold a monthly meeting, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 08:30. The venue will probably be the Ray White Beecroft office in The Module, but this may change. Meeting details will appear on our blog, along with an agenda and minutes of meetings.
Who are the BOB Committee Members?
At this stage we have not formally elected a committee. The names of some of the founding members of the group, and their businesses, can be found on our blog for 2 August, at http://businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com/2010/08/minutes-of-last-bob-meeting.html.
What do we need from you?
We want to know all the people who are interested in being active within the group, or who wish to receive our newsletters. We ask you to register your interest with (one of our focus group members eg) Peter Hewitt at Ray White Beecroft, by email (peter.hewitt@raywhite.com), phone (0417 215 74), mail (PO Box 604 Beecroft), or visit (Shop 5 The Module Hannah Street).
Businesses of Beecroft
Who we are and why we are
A group of businesses in the Beecroft Shopping Village have formed an organisation named BOB, for “Businesses of Beecroft”. This letter is to inform you of our objectives and to ask for your involvement and support with what we are trying to achieve.
Who is BOB and what does it do?
Every business located in or around the Beecroft Shopping Village is invited to be a member.
The objective of BOB is to promote the overall best interests of all of the businesses within the shopping village, by promotional activity, liaising with relevant other organisations, and acting as a single point of contact for people who need that. BOB can also coordinate and promote activities within Beecroft to maximise visibility and profitability.
What does it cost to belong to BOB?
Nothing. At this time there are no fees to belong to BOB or to attend our meetings.
How will BOB function?
We will have regular meetings to discuss plans and proposals, and will circulate newsletters to keep all interested businesses informed.
We have a blog, businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com, on which news of events, meetings, and anything else of interest will be published. The blog is open to the general public, but is intended primarily for BOB members and BOB business.
At present we hold a monthly meeting, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 08:30. The venue will probably be the Ray White Beecroft office in The Module, but this may change. Meeting details will appear on our blog, along with an agenda and minutes of meetings.
Who are the BOB Committee Members?
At this stage we have not formally elected a committee. The names of some of the founding members of the group, and their businesses, can be found on our blog for 2 August, at http://businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com/2010/08/minutes-of-last-bob-meeting.html.
What do we need from you?
We want to know all the people who are interested in being active within the group, or who wish to receive our newsletters. We ask you to register your interest with (one of our focus group members eg) Peter Hewitt at Ray White Beecroft, by email (peter.hewitt@raywhite.com), phone (0417 215 74), mail (PO Box 604 Beecroft), or visit (Shop 5 The Module Hannah Street).
Monday, August 9, 2010
Beecroft Community Directory
The Lions Club of Beecroft Cheltenham has created a magnificent directory of Beecroft, covering organisations, schools, businesses, transport and parks. You can find it at http://lionsbeecroftcheltenham.org.au/community-directory/.
Just click the item you are interested in, eg "Businesses - Clothing, Footware, Accessories", and the page displays eighteen relevant businesses from Beecroft Village Cobbler to Warwick Dawson. Although a few are duplicated under different headings, there are 145 businesses listed!
Then there are many pages of descriptions of each organisation and then each business etc, with name, address, contact details including emails, websites, and phone numbers, and where relevant a photo or logo or crest.
On the side of the first page is a list of all Lions events at Beecroft, and an excellent "what's on in Beecroft, Cheltenham and nearby suburbs" page where, for instance, I found out that there is a Beecroft Orchestra that rehearses at Carlingford High School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm every Monday.
Just click the item you are interested in, eg "Businesses - Clothing, Footware, Accessories", and the page displays eighteen relevant businesses from Beecroft Village Cobbler to Warwick Dawson. Although a few are duplicated under different headings, there are 145 businesses listed!
Then there are many pages of descriptions of each organisation and then each business etc, with name, address, contact details including emails, websites, and phone numbers, and where relevant a photo or logo or crest.
On the side of the first page is a list of all Lions events at Beecroft, and an excellent "what's on in Beecroft, Cheltenham and nearby suburbs" page where, for instance, I found out that there is a Beecroft Orchestra that rehearses at Carlingford High School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm every Monday.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Agenda for Meeting 3 August
Agenda 3rd August 2010
Businesses of Beecroft meeting
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jan-March to be discussed, proposed unique qualities of the village
April-June date TBC Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1/9 Balinese flags TBC
October-December 13th November Christmas decorations TBC
2. Council Report Hornsby Shire Council - Festival of the Arts Samantha Colbert and Joanna Joyce. Rob spoke with both reps, report tomorrow on future opportunities for this event. Tracy has contacted various representatives. Content of emails as follows: Spoke to Michael Stove Beecroft/Cheltenham Civic Trust for referrals to Hornsby Council persons regarding some initiatives in the beautifying our retail area. Currently there is some talk/action of extending the kids' park, in Wongala Avenue next to the station, another 30 metres. (TBC)
Michael Stove contacted Michael Hutchence on Wednesday to ascertain the likelihood of support from council to assist with our vision for Beecroft retail area. On initial contact he appeared supportive and agreed Beecroft Shopping centre needed an enhancement of its appearance.
On the subject of an alliance between BCCT and BOB.
Firstly the BCCT has two surveys which have been collected by us which outline what the people of Beecroft desire for their shopping precinct. If you feel it is appropriate we could have Colin
Johnston from the Trust present this to you at your next meeting. (TBC)
3. Future agenda items
Parking
Businesses of Beecroft meeting
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jan-March to be discussed, proposed unique qualities of the village
April-June date TBC Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1/9 Balinese flags TBC
October-December 13th November Christmas decorations TBC
2. Council Report Hornsby Shire Council - Festival of the Arts Samantha Colbert and Joanna Joyce. Rob spoke with both reps, report tomorrow on future opportunities for this event. Tracy has contacted various representatives. Content of emails as follows: Spoke to Michael Stove Beecroft/Cheltenham Civic Trust for referrals to Hornsby Council persons regarding some initiatives in the beautifying our retail area. Currently there is some talk/action of extending the kids' park, in Wongala Avenue next to the station, another 30 metres. (TBC)
Michael Stove contacted Michael Hutchence on Wednesday to ascertain the likelihood of support from council to assist with our vision for Beecroft retail area. On initial contact he appeared supportive and agreed Beecroft Shopping centre needed an enhancement of its appearance.
On the subject of an alliance between BCCT and BOB.
Firstly the BCCT has two surveys which have been collected by us which outline what the people of Beecroft desire for their shopping precinct. If you feel it is appropriate we could have Colin
Johnston from the Trust present this to you at your next meeting. (TBC)
3. Future agenda items
Parking
Minutes of the last BOB Meeting
Minutes of meeting 13th July 2010
Businesses of Beecroft
Start: 8.30am
Attendance: Jean (Beautifiul Things By), Lisa & Des (Just for Him), MT (Corfu Blue), Frances (My Place), Tracy (Longshot), Peter (Ray White Beecroft), Rob (UMUN)
Items:
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jean (Beautifiul Things By) proposes the village promotes
The first day of Spring with Balinese flags purchased from wholesaler in Melbourne. This precedes “Beecroft in Bloom”
Current suggested events/dates
Jan-March TBC
April-June TBC Mid June each year (this year 19.6) Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1st week in September Beecroft in Bloom
October-December It was proposed the 13th November Christmas decorations be erected and a brief discussion followed.
Rob proposed we dedicate an event to promote the uniqueness of our village.
2. Council LiasonRob & Tracy volunteered to introduce our group to Hornsby Shire Council and liaise with council in the future
3. Resources
Peter reminded us of the information on his blog. It is updated regularly with current topics relating to the retail precinct.
4. Next meeting 3rd August 8am Café Longshot
Businesses of Beecroft
Start: 8.30am
Attendance: Jean (Beautifiul Things By), Lisa & Des (Just for Him), MT (Corfu Blue), Frances (My Place), Tracy (Longshot), Peter (Ray White Beecroft), Rob (UMUN)
Items:
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jean (Beautifiul Things By) proposes the village promotes
The first day of Spring with Balinese flags purchased from wholesaler in Melbourne. This precedes “Beecroft in Bloom”
Current suggested events/dates
Jan-March TBC
April-June TBC Mid June each year (this year 19.6) Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1st week in September Beecroft in Bloom
October-December It was proposed the 13th November Christmas decorations be erected and a brief discussion followed.
Rob proposed we dedicate an event to promote the uniqueness of our village.
2. Council LiasonRob & Tracy volunteered to introduce our group to Hornsby Shire Council and liaise with council in the future
3. Resources
Peter reminded us of the information on his blog. It is updated regularly with current topics relating to the retail precinct.
4. Next meeting 3rd August 8am Café Longshot
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