July 2016
Welcome to the latest newsletter from Collinsville Connect. Its been a busy few weeks for the community, and there is plenty more on the horizon, so we have included details this month on both past and future events.
The annual Bowen and Collinsville Business Awards nominations are now open! Vote here! More info about the awards is detailed below, but if you're excited to nominate your favourite business, employer, employee or trainee, head to the link above! Paper forms are available at the CCT and CCA. The purpose of the awards is to recognise and acknowledge businesses delivering excellent customer service in the communities of Bowen and Collinsville. We want to showcase the commitment and excellence of local businesses and their employees.
The Bowen River Rodeo and Campdraft was held on the 10th, 11th & 12th of June, attracting record numbers to the popular bush event. Congratulations to all the placing competitors, and to the committee for once again hosting such a thrilling weekend!
At the Bowen River Rodeo the raffles for the latest Pit Pony Murals were drawn by painters Mel and Desma. Congratulations to our winners:
Collinsville - Betty & Harry Stokes who won Desma Munro's painting
Bowen - Lisa Burgess who won Mel Stones painting
The paintings are part of the ongoing Pit Pony Experience Mural projects and the money raised will go back into the next new mural, painted by Desma which will go up at the Collinsville & Scottville Kindy and be unveiled at their 50th Anniversary celebrations in September.
Collinsville Development & Industry Group (DIG) Community Forum - 2 August 2016
The Collinsville DIG hosting their free annual Community Forum again this year at the Collinsville Civic Centre on Tuesday, 2 August 2016. The event will commence with a Barbeque at 5.30pm followed by the forum from 6.00-8.00pm. The forum will include presentations from key stakeholders in the group to inform the community about the latest news and updates in relation to developments in the local region.
Meals on Wheels
The annual Meals on Wheels thank you luncheon is coming up on Saturday the 30th of July. In the meantime MOW has some kitchen equipment for sale, for more information please call Norrien Hinds, 4785 5436.
Gem of the Coral Coast Funding
The Collinsville Connect Telecentre would like to thank the Gem of the Coral Coast Festival funding program for recently donating funds to support our online presence - in the form of community websites, social media and newsletters such as this. Community funding is essential for the CCT as a not-for-profit group, and receiving such generous support ensures we can continue to work for the Collinsville community. For more information regarding the funding program visit their website: www.gemofthecoralcoastfestival.com
Collinsville Scottville Kindergarten 50 Year Celebrations
As the year marches on the Collinsville Scottville Community Kindergarten anniversary is quickly approaching! We will have full details about the event in next months newsletter, in the meantime head over to their Facebook page, if you grew up in Collinsville, chances are your featured in the photos they're collecting!
2016 Bowen & Collinsville Business Awards
Bowen Tourism & Business will once again host the night presenting awards in the following categories: Apprentice/Trainee of the year, Employee of the Year, Employer of the Year, Business of the Year-Small, Business of the Year- Large.
Last year Nick Upton from Upbuilt won the Employer of the year while Vicki May from D& R Community Services Collinsville won the Employee of the year. Julian Finlay from QCCU won the Trainee/Apprentice of the year while Focus Drilling won the Small Business of the Year. Large Business of the Year was won by Murroona Gardens.
Murroona Gardens manager Greg Pollard was proud to see the aged care facility recognised for its positive contribution to the community. “It’s a credit to all the staff, to everyone at Murroona Gardens,” he said. “This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, drive and commitment shown by all members of the Murroona Gardens team.”
Local business awards raise morale in the business community and alert consumers to the quality customer service businesses provide. Nominees will be judged on their customer focus, their efforts as an ambassador for their employers and their community, business innovations, as well as positive contributions to the local community.
Customers can nominate their favourite business, employee or employer online at Bowen Tourism website www.tourismbowen.com.au or from their Facebook Page. Alternatively, nomination forms can be collected from the Bowen Independent or the QCCU in Collinsville. All nominations are welcome.
Nominations are open from the 13th June until the 29th July. All paper nomination forms are to be returned to the submission boxes at the above shops. Nomination forms will then be collected and judged according to set criteria.
Awards will be presented at the Awards Gala on August 27th with further details of this event to be announced closer to the event date.
For further details contact Bowen Tourism & Business on 07 4786 4222 or email manager@tourismbowen.com.au.
Image: Greg Pollard Murroona Gardens Manager receives the award from sponsor Adani representative Vinaitheerthan Sokkalingam.
Community Calendar
17th July - Collinsville Bare Bow Hunters Monthly Shoot
27th July - OZ Outback Odyssey
30th July - Collinsville Golf Ambrose Fun Day
2nd August - DIG Community Forum 5:30pm Collinsville Civic Centre
13th August - Collinsville Bacon Busters
16th August - CSS Prep Open Day
20th - 21st August - Collinsville BareBow Hunters Annual Invitation Shoot
20th - 21st August - Collinsville Bowen Relay for Life
27th August - Scottville State School Cricket Day
10th September - Collinsville Rodeo
10th September - Collinsville Golf Ambrose Fun Day
17th September - Collinsville Scottville Kindergarten 50 Year Anniversary Market & Reunion
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