Cr Column Councillor Fina Vasta

Hello, I have been busy since my last column
I attended the Burdekin Brass Band concert on the 4th August with Councillor Callan Oar, what a enjoyable afternoon.  They had the whole theatre singing along and toe tapping to all of the great tunes from the old to the modern.  What a great job they did. Well done.
The Zonta Club had their 30th Birthday celebrations at the RSL, there were past and present ladies from the club. A lovely night was had by all reminiscing from the beginning of the club  to the present day and it was all included in a video which was playing on the TV. After a lovely meal the 30th birthday cake was cut and women discussed all of the great times they have had together.
All councillors received an invitation to the Burdekin Vietnam Veterans Anniversary Day on Sunday 18th August at Deep Creek retreat for Anniversary for the Battle of Long Tan which is a significant part of the Vietnam War. They had a Parade and service to mark this occasion and I was happy I attended. What a privilege it was to attend this amazing day and visiting the Retreat was such a great experience. The guys were real larrikins and made the Mayor, Councillor Amanda Hall and myself feel very welcome.
Over the last weekend the Mayor, Councillor Hall and I attended the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Conference in Brisbane.  As I am new to local Government it was inspiring to spend 2 days listening to inspirational speakers from Mayors Councillors, Admin Legal and Media, also meeting and learning from some of the other new Councillors and Mayors. I now represent our Region as the Zone 1 representative on the newly elected Executive Committee for the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Qld Branch.
I’d like to extend an invitation to the community to join us for Remembrance Day on Friday 27 September at 10:00am. The service, held at the Burdekin Community Church, will honour and remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

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