15/11/2024 – SESVA Activities for October 2024
Attendance at the SES 65th Anniversary celebrations at Jarrahdale on 12 October by SESVA President Greg Cook and Secretary Allen Gale ESM celebrating with current and former SES volunteers along with the Minister for Emergency Services, DFES Commissioner, Local MLA and President of the Shire of Jarrahdale.
DFES Commissioner hands over the keys to a Toyota Troop Carrier at Jarrahdale on 12 October to SESVA President Greg Cook. The ‘troopie’ has reached its ‘end of life’ and will become a key part of the SES Heritage Collection being built up by the SESVA.
The Bernie McNamara SES Young Emerging Leaders Programme announced, Jarrahdale 12 October by SESVA President Greg Cook and the McNamara family. Two young SES volunteers will be selected by the SESVA to travel to Canberra annually to participate in the AFAC National Memorial Service and also meet the Governor General and Commissioners of emergency services of other jurisdictions.
SES member units consulted about the Fitness for Role for SES volunteers proposal from DFES. DFES subsequently advised that the majority of units answered NO to the proposal.
Legislation Working Group meeting 14th October Developing the campaign to promote the proposed Emergency Services Act 2024 position paper on behalf of the members of the SESVA.
Attendance at the Midwest-Gascoyne Volunteer Leaders Forum in Geraldton on 19-20 October by SESVA Secretary Allen Gale and SESVA regional representative Hugh Bryan. The forum provides an opportunity for volunteers to catch up with other volunteer leaders and staff from the region.
Attendance at the National SESVA Annual General meeting 26 October by SESVA President Greg Cook and Secretary Allen Gale ESM Meeting of the National Board of Directors and Councillors to receive the auditors report, elect a Deputy Chairman and table the Board Chairman and Directors reports.
Attendance at the SESVA Executive Council meeting on 31 October by SESVA President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer Regular eight-weekly online meeting of the executive members.