2009 Newsletters

March 2009 Newsletter

Contents

  • Introduction to Mary-Lou Doswell,  speaking about strategies that she has used in her work supporting grieving child and adult survivors of trauma.
  • Report on November 2008's special meeeting that celebrated the centenary of Women's Suffrage in Victoria.  Guest speakers, Marian Quartly, Judith Graley MP and Mornington Peninsula Shire President Bev Colomb.
  • This and that.
  • Photos of the Burmese Refugees Luncheon.

 

May 2009 Newsletter

Contents

  • Introduction to May Kentish the guest speaker for the May 2009 meeting. Topic of the Costs of War, the environment as the silent casualty.
  • A report on the March meeting when Dr. Carol Morse kindly stepped in as guest speaker when Mary-Lou Doswell, was unable to attend.
  • This and That.
  • Information regarding a planned community meeting about "Recession and restricted revenue".
  • Notification of the new laws regarding family violence.

 

July 2009 Newsletter

Contents

  • Introduction to Bea Edwards the guest speaker for the July meeting 2009. Speaking on the topic of current and future concerns of the Aboriginal community on the Mornington Peninsula.
  • Review of May Kentish's talk at SWAN's previous meeting.
  • This and That.
  • Support for Aung San Syu Kyi.

September 2009 Newsletter

Contents

  • Introduction to Joan Kirner,  guest speaker for the September 2009 meeting.
  • Report of Bea Edwards' talk at July's meeting.
  • This and That.
  • PACE
  • Chloe John, recipient of the SWAN bursery.
  • Farewell and thanks to the committee members who stood down after years of service.
  • Invitation to join Marguerite Ryan and Leonida Kwamboka for morning tea.

November 2009 Newsletter

Contents

  • Introduction to Sabra Lazarus the guest speaker for November 2009, speaking about homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
  • Welcome to the new committee members.
  • Report of Joan Kirner's talk at the meeting in September.
  • This and That.
  • The new SWAN banner.