We have for some months been finding ourselves on a tight schedule compiling, editing and proofreading the newsletter ready to post and add to the website by the 1st of the month.   In doing so we have tried to ensure that late reports find their way into the newsletter, however the reality is that this involves follow-up contacts and content including photographs being moved around to be placed correctly in the newsletter, all requiring additional time.

After raising the issue at the Committee and factoring in the consideration that the 25th day of the month deadline was a global figure which could be adjusted to provide extra time, the following new arrangements are being introduced:

1.  Newsletter reports are to be sent for inclusion in the newsletter no later than the 26th day of the month, apart from February, when reports are to be received by the 24th.
  
2.  If an article has been received after the deadline, a note to the effect will be included under the group's heading  “This report was not received at time of distribution.   The report will be included on the group's page on the website.”  Any changes to times, speakers, mentioned in the report will be added to the calendar.

3.  Allowance will be made for groups which meet on the last week of the month when their sessions fall after the 26th (or 24th February)

We always appreciate emails sent earlier in the month; and groups will continue to have the option of not submitting an article.  

We will send out a reminder email around the 20th of the month or the 18th February.

If you have a 'newsletter correspondent' and/or someone who takes photos for your course, we would be grateful if you would let them know about the changed arrangements.  

We would also ask you to check that reports are always sent to [email protected], even if you also send them to Heather or Bev separately.

Regards


Heather and Bev

Following a homeless person arriving at the U3A Office one Tuesday afternoon about 4.15pm Margaret Jenkins followed up with Jane Archbold as to where we can refer any similar person who appears at the Benalla Seniors Community Centre.
 
Jane directed Margaret to Pamela O'Connor who has compiled this Ready Reference Guide to Services and Service Providers (with acknowledgement to St Vincent de Paul).
 
You can also contact the Benalla Police station on 5760 0200.  The relevant people at the Benalla Police Station are Sgt Jenni Lamont and Sgt Bradley Jones.

Pamela O'Connor has provided U3A Benalla with a printed copy of this Ready Reference Guide to Services and Service Providers.

​The newly formed Benalla Homelessness Response Group BHRG recently published the following list of contacts for welfare support  - Where to go for Support in Benalla

​There is a folder labelled Convenors in the U3A Office which holds copies of these documents and also a copy of the Convenors A-Z.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Margaret Jenkins on 0424 454 313.
 
 
Margaret Jenkins
​President