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ANNUAL REPORTS

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2016 – 2017

Manningham Promoting Character Inc. P.O. Box 4474 Doncaster Heights, 3109 www.ManninghamPromotingCharacter.org.au

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Manningham Promoting Character (MPC) is a not for profit community organization incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act of 1981. MPC was incorporated on August 29, 2002 principally in response to a resolution of Manningham City Council to work to improve character in all sectors of the community. Also, to do all in its power to become known as a ‘City Promoting Character’ by encouraging the community to recognize the value of character and assisting the community, where required, by promoting character in schools, businesses, homes, churches, local government, media, community, ethnic and service groups and urging the respective leaders of all of these organisations to do likewise. It is the belief of members of MPC that good character qualities are essential for a vibrant and safe community and should therefore continue to be promoted and recognised by the community. The objectives of the Association are to:

• Recognize the benefits of good character qualities

• Promote a variety of ways in which good character qualities can be used

• Acknowledge good character traits being demonstrated by community leaders

• Involve the whole community in the promotion and use of positive character qualities

• Demonstrate publicly our resolve to make Manningham a better place in which to live, work and play.

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CHARACTER TRAITS FOR 2016

July/August - Patience September/October - Honesty November/December - Truthfulness

CHARACTER TRAITS FOR 2017

January/February - Compassion March/April - Dependability May/June - Respect Each calendar year the members of the MPC select six positive character qualities to promote within the community.

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Office Bearers President: Lionel Allemand Vice President: Joel Solomon OAM Secretary: Liz Guiver Treasurer: George Guiver Steering Committee Sean Keefe OAM Michael Mimmo Melissa Noonan Jenny Horvath Ambassadors Michele Timms, Olympian, Champion Basketballer, and Manningham resident Melissa Noonan, Founder of ‘Limbs 4 Life’ and Manningham resident

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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MPC President’s Report 2016-2017. I am honoured to present my 2016-2017 President’s Report. Again, another “doing it tough” year. I have served on and, am serving on a few committees, but never have I seen more dedicated people than those that serve on our Committee.

Legend Kevin Sheedy with President Lionel Allemand

With our backs to the wall financially, the great Kevin Sheedy gave us a reprieve or a lifeline in supporting our having a “Night with Sheeds ” to raise funds. The profit from this night has sponsored Being a Good Sport Day and our Xmas Luncheon and gives us renewed energy to do all that we have scheduled over the coming year. On behalf of us all “thank you” Kevin for your generosity and being a friend of Manningham Promoting Character. You truly are an inspiration and a great Australian. END OF YEAR CELEBRATION - COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Founded in 2000-2001, Manningham Promoting Character has been represented by many fine people. Today our Committee is still working hard promoting and recognising “good character “ within the City of Manningham with the same enthusiasm and professionalism and producing programs that hopefully are achieving success in spreading our message throughout Manningham. Every year we recognize members of the Community who have been outstanding volunteers.

Liz Guiver (MPC Secretary) and Jenny Horvath (MCC) happy with their Award.

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Other Recipients - Lena Bonollo, Maria Cutrera and Duyen Le from MannaCare Bruce Entwisle, Manningham Kiwanis George Guiver, Organist at MannaCare and Emmavale & MPC Treasurer MANNINGHAM AUSTRALIA DAY PERPETUAL TROPHY In 2000, the Australia Day Perpetual Trophy was presented to the City of Manningham by the Victorian Australia Day Committee. The City of Manningham delegated the task of selecting an individual or group which demonstrated character traits worthy of such an award to the Manningham Promoting Character Committee. The 2017 recipient is the Veneto Club, its Board and General Manager, Joe Morello. The Veneto Club supports the Manningham Community very well. They are partners with Doncare and support the Annual Volunteers Dinner, MPC’s Good Sports Day and, in August 2016 they raised funds to assist in rebuilding the towns and lives of those affected by the Italian Earthquake . 2017 MENZIES COMMUNITY AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD MPC Committee member Michael Mimmo received an award for his wide ranging community service, including MPC, over many years. Congratulations Michael.

BEING A GOOD SPORT DAY. The Annual Good Sport Day was again held at the very popular Veneto Club. With its wonderful surrounds, pristine soccer pitches, Basketball and Bocce Courts the Veneto Club was the perfect place to hold our event. I again thank the Veneto Committee for its generosity in allowing us to utilize their facility and we thank them and CEO Joe Morello plus the Veneto Soccer and Bocce Coaches for their professional assistance.

We were privileged to have the Mayor of Manningham Michelle Kleinert open the Day.

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This year we introduced “Dodge Ball” into the program and as there was no cricket. it was a great replacement. The other sports for the day were Bocce, Soccer, and AFL. The Committee thanks all the coaches of the various sports, the Schools involved and their teachers for giving up their time to give professional guidance to the students. The students certainly enjoyed the new sport Dodge Ball. This year we had 120 primary school students representing 6 schools from the Manningham area. Thanks also to our hard working Secretary Liz for her tireless work in co-ordinating this event.

Peter Bedford teaching AFL The two Dodge Ball coaches with Mayor Kleinert and Peter

Templestowe College Students with “Coach” 1971 Brownlow Medal winner Peter Bedford who brought

his Medal for the students to wear and feel.

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MANNINGHAM PROMOTING CHARACTER SHIELDS

In partnership with the Doncaster and Warrandyte Donvale Rotary Clubs, Character Shields are presented to members of Sporting Groups throughout the City. In 2017 two Shields were presented.

Firstly, to the Donvale Junior Cricket Club won by Sam Franklin

Secondly, to the Doncaster Junior Football Club won by Aiden Guy (who won it for the second consecutive year)

In conclusion can I thank everyone who supported MPC throughout this past year. Special thanks to Joe Morello and the Committee of the Veneto Club for their generosity in permitting MPC to conduct its Good Sport Day there. Thanks to our hard working committee and, especially to our Secretary Liz Guiver for her outstanding contribution. I thank you all for your real support and contributions. It is a truly remarkable group and one of great character.

Lionel Allemand President.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

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Secretary’s Report 2016–2017 Meetings:

During the year Agendas and Minutes for the Committee Meetings were prepared and distributed to Board and Steering Committee members. The Minutes of meetings were recorded.

Correspondence:

Correspondence was retrieved from the MPC Post Box and, together with e-mail correspondence, distributed. Records have been kept of the items received and sent.

Initiatives:

A Bendigo Bank Community Grant application was successful and this enabled the Committee to purchase ten Award Crystals and two hundred and fifty 2016 - 2017 Brochures. The MPC Committee is very grateful for this support. Donations came from Mel Noonan who nominated MPC as the recipient of her speaking engagement. The Good Sport Day held on 6th September 2017, was again successful with Manningham Primary Students attending to participate in five sporting activities held at the Veneto Club Sporting Fields. Secretary’s Activities:

During the year a number of tasks were undertaken including;

• Organizing the Annual MPC Awards to Secondary School students.

• Organizing the 2016 End of Calendar Year Luncheon.

• Updating the MPC Brochure for 2017.

• Attending the Menzies Day Awards where the Perpetual Australia Day Cup was awarded to MPC’s chosen individual or organization.

• Preparing and arranging distribution of the bi-monthly MPC Newsletters

• Updating mailing lists, as appropriate.

• Updating MPC PowerPoint Presentation to include photos of recent events.

• Distribution of the MPC Character Traits Booklet.

• Application for funding to the Bendigo Bank Doncaster East/Templestowe Branch.

Records:

MPC Records have been maintained and, members are encouraged to obtain a WWCC card when involved in school/youth activities.

Liz Guiver MPC Secretary

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Audited Financial Statements for 2016 - 2017

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