Clubs WA partners with Act-Belong-Commit

Clubs WA is proud to announce their community partnership with Act-Belong-Commit.

  

Clubs WA represents over 980 clubs within Western Australia with a focal point for clubs to establish a sense of common purpose on key issues, to work together to meet the challenges that the future holds, and above all enhances the quality of life of club members and the Western Australian community.

Our partnership with Act-Belong-Commit will enable more support and strengthen quality of life for club and broader community members by establishing a sense of belonging and a purpose in life.  All of the above attributes contribute to happiness and positive mental health.

Act-Belong-Commit is a comprehensive health promotion campaign that encourages individuals to take action, to protect, and promote their own mental wellbeing and encourages organisations that provide mentally healthy activities to promote participation in those activities.   

We are here to support you, the community. 

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ClubsWA South-West Regional Meeting!

Only 4 days until the ClubsWA South-West regional meeting!

This is an exciting time in club history because we are fighting for what we believe in, and we are fighting for you, our clubs.

With over 980 licensed clubs across Western Australia it is no wonder we have had substantial support behind us in regards to the review of the Liquor Control Act.

In regional Western Australia the current liquor laws deny any non-club member the right to be served independently at a licensed community club venue.

Discriminating against tourists and non-locals is un-Australian.

Regional Western Australia has unlimited scenic, cultural, and historical destinations. Restrictions within large and small town clubs due to liquor laws leave tourists marginalised and leave clubs unable to cater to an audience with tourism potential.

Take the opportunity at this Monday’s meeting and let regional club voices be heard.

Meet us there, Monday, May 5^th at Bunbury Bowling Club.

We look forward to seeing your familiar faces.  

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Clubs WA 2012 AGM, Club Industry Forum and Trade Expo is coming up!

Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge- WA Representative Selected!

Thank you to all the clubs that encouraged your junior members and family members to apply for the Clubs WA Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge. Six applicants were short listed from the extensive number of high calibre applications that came in:

• Samuel McKeon, Albany
• Vivien Mathews , Geraldton
• Brendon Scott, Seville Grove
• Benjamin Jerez, Bunbury
• Campbell Simpson, Yerecoin
• Philip Clegg, Mosman Park 

Clubs WA is proud to announce that 16 year old Benjamin Jerez will be representing Western Australia and Clubs WA in the 2012 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge!

Below is an introduction to Benjamin :

My name is Ben. I turn 17 this August. I am in Year 12 at Bunbury Catholic College and heavily involved in their leadership groups. Ever since the age of 12, I have been a part of my community’s Youth Advisory Council, where we always are volunteering for community events, other groups such as the Over 50’s, other youth groups, the surf life club and local schools.

I volunteered to coach a junior team at my local South Bunbury Football Club and where I have played for 9 years and I love it. In 2009, I was one of 6 candidates for West Australian
Youth of the Year. In 2010, I received the Long Tan Defence Force Leadership award from my school Principal.

I am heavily involved in sport and love to volunteer anywhere in my community. I hope to stay involved in my clubs for as long as I can.

Every year I put my hand up to help out in any way on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day because I am and always have been fascinated and appreciative of these men who went to war. My great grandfather was enrolled during the months of Kokoda, stationed somewhere in Northern Queensland. I would love to walk the track in memory of him but also for self fulfilment.

I am at a stage of my life where I don’t know what exactly I want to do with my future and the kind of person I’m going to be as an adult. I have many ambitions to travel to countries such as Cambodia and assist and help the children suffering there, which is where my cousin is now and is doing.

I believe through conquering the track, I will learn even more about my cultural and historical context and also grow tremendously as a person.

I continue to strive in everything I do and one day dream to make an impact in this world, and what better way to start that journey than by tackling the Kokoda track on its 70th Anniversary!

This article is an extract from the July 2012 Clubs WA Service Bulletin. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.clubswa.com.au/

National Volunteer Week has now come to an end.

Last week was National Volunteer Week. Without our hard working volunteers so much of what our clubs do would not be possible.

Let us know if your club got involved to recognise your hard working volunteers or comment to tell us about volunteers at your club that continually go above and beyond the call of duty!

VOLUNTEERS - Every One Counts!

Everyday clubs are supporting their local communities and this would not be possible without the support of our volunteers.

From 14-20th of May join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week. This week allows us to recognise our hard working volunteers and the contribution they have to the community.

If you have any volunteers that you would like to recognise during this period please email marketing@clubswa.com.au to let us know!

Follow the link below for more information.

http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/News-and-Events/-National-Volunteer-Week/Update-2-National-Volunteer-Week-2012.asp

2012 Clubs WA Awards for Excellence

The 2012 Clubs WA Awards for Excellence photos are now up on our Clubs WA Facebook page!

Thank you to everyone who came along to support the club industry and congratulations to all winners!

Visit the Clubs WA Facebook page now to check out the photos and tag yourself!