The Annual Network Presidents Briefing Day was held on 16th May. My thanks go to Margaret Jenkins for attending in my absence. Some points that came out of this meeting are:-
U3A Benalla is indeed fortunate that previous committees have used good management and have been able to show a surplus over several years.
Starting in June the Recorder Group will be meeting at NEA on the second and fourth Wednesday from 10am-12noon.
Any group using a bus for outings must have it approved by the Committee.
A Blu-ray CD/DVD player has been purchased and installed and I hope this solves the problems that have occurred in the past.
As we will need up-to-date figures for grant applications, all convenors of external groups need to get their First Semester records to Geraldine at the end of the semester.
Dorothy Webber, President
- U3A has 109 branches with 36,000 members in Victoria
- U3A has more members than Mens’ Sheds
- Mens’ Sheds have received $4.3 Million in funding since 2010
- Membership fees range from $40 to $75 per annum. Benalla is the only group in the state with a membership fee of $30
- A number of groups receive council funding up to $1500
- Most councils see U3A as a positive effect on the ageing population
- Funding is a major concern for many U3As
- Some U3As report that Utility charges are up to $6000 per year
U3A Benalla is indeed fortunate that previous committees have used good management and have been able to show a surplus over several years.
Starting in June the Recorder Group will be meeting at NEA on the second and fourth Wednesday from 10am-12noon.
Any group using a bus for outings must have it approved by the Committee.
A Blu-ray CD/DVD player has been purchased and installed and I hope this solves the problems that have occurred in the past.
As we will need up-to-date figures for grant applications, all convenors of external groups need to get their First Semester records to Geraldine at the end of the semester.
Dorothy Webber, President
