Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 26 September: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Last LEBTA Board meeting: Monday 22 Aug 2011.  

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 28 September 2011.   Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (24 Aug) are available.

Skyshow 2011:  The LEBTA Board and the Skyshow Committee issued a press release which was published in full in the Lakes Post on Wednesday 31 Aug.  Unfortunatley due to the lack of substantial funding, the Skyshow will not go ahead on NYE Dec 31 2011.  LEBTA board and  the Skyshow Committee worked closely over the last 6 months to explore all options to guarrantee full funding for 2011 Skyshow.  The descision had to be made now, 4 months before the event to allow contractors and suppliers to consider work in other parts of Australia.

Recent flood alert:  The possibility of flooding around Lakes Entrance caused road closures 2 weeks ago.  In hindsight, this had a huge impact on weekend visitation to Lakes Entrance.  Businesses may send ideas to help alleviate this problem in the future, to the Shire at  feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

VIC Network evenings are being held at Lakes Entrance VIC on Tuesday 6th and at Bairnsdale on Thursday 8 September.  Reply to Wendy.  Glen Greer who was appointed the manager of Lakes Entrance VIC has resigned. 

Bike Ride: A special day ride “Ride the Trail in a Day” (100km) from Bairnsdale to Orbost will be run on Saturday 1 October.  Contact: Liz Mitchell 04285 56088

Industrial Study:  EGSC are seeking tenders for a consultant to look at future industrial opportunities in East Gippsland.  Details:  EGSC   Trudie Kohry.

Australia Day Awards: Nominations close Friday 25 November 2011.

 EGSC Community Grants Program. Applications close Wednesday 4 September.  Grants up to $5000.  Contact Ruth Fitzclarence  EGSC.

East Gippsland Catchment Management  Authority (EGCMA) are running a photographic competition.  Details at www.egcma.com.au

Gippsland Lakes Taskforce have released a report on the condition of the lakes.  More details: www.gippslandlakestaskforce.vic.gov.au

Many young seals have been seen around Lakes Entrance during the last week.  Often seen on the rocks on the inside north east wall.

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Saturday 3 September: Workshop on rabbit biology and control:  225 Renolds Road Metung

Monday 5 September: Victorian Tourism and Events Excellence Conference, Melbourne.

Tuesday 6 September:  Networking evening at Lakes Entrance VIC.  5.45pm.  Details: Wendy 5152 3444. 

Wednesday 14 September: Equal opportunity seminar.  VECCI, EGSC & EGRBTA. Sporting Convention Centre Bairnsdale. 

Thursday 22 September: East Gippsland Care Day for volunteers.  Day includes a tour of Lakes Tyers Trust land.  Further details: Sandie Brown DSE Bairnsdale. 

Saturday 1 October:  Bike ride from Bairnsdale to Orbost.

Friday 7 October East Gippsland Business Awards presentation dinner

Tuesday 22 November:  Swinburne TAFE Tourism students visiting Lakes Entrance. 

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au

Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 22 Aug: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Last LEBTA Board meeting: Monday 25 July 2011.   Draft minutes are available.  Discussions included Bike riding, ACCOG housing, Skyshow, Highway signage, Dredging.

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 24 Aug 2011.   Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (27 July) are available.

Bike Ride: A special day ride “Ride the Trail in a Day” (100km) from Bairnsdale to Orbost will be run on Saturday 1 October.  Contact: Liz Mitchell 04285 56088

Boating regulations:  Transport Services Victoria (former MSV) are running information sessions on the new Marine Safety Act 2010.  Sessions will be held on Tuesday 16 Aug: Commercial boats 3.30pm.  Recreation boats 6.30pm.  Venue L E Golf Club.  More information from TSV. 

East Gippsland Visitor Survey 2011: Businessess wishing to be involved should contact Phil Richards at philr@egipps.vic.gov.au

Events e-newsletter:  The Shire is producing regular updates on events in East Gippsland.  Contact Stephen Klientz to be placed on the email list.

 EGSC Community Grants Program. Applications close Wednesday 4 September.  Grants up to $5000.  Contact Ruth Fitzclarence  EGSC.

DSE burning:  Maps and information are available at DSE Bairnsdale on proposed burning for the next 3 years.  Comments on these plans are required by 31 Aug. 

Township A3 Map: Shane Kidd has produced an A3 promotional map for Lakes Entrance.  20,000 copies.  Contact Shane.

Committee for Gippsland:  Monday 24 Aug.   Mary Aldred and Richard Rjis are guest speakers for the August meeting.   Contact: Paullette.

 Victorian Senior of the Year:  Applications required by Friday 22 August.

Gippsland Mapping application for i-phone:  Application MUDMAP V3 has the ability to place your GPS location onto existing maps including Gippsland maps.  See website.  

LEBTA members on holidays:  Deb McTige = Darwin, Ros Young and June Parsons = Vietnam, Skipper Pete = Lord Howe Island. 

####  IMPORTANT        DATES       TO        REMEMBER  ####

 Tuesday 16 Aug:  Update on new Marine Safety Act.  L E Golf Club.

Tuesday 23 August: GippsTAFE Bairnsdale will be running an E-marketting workshop to cover Internet, smart phones, google and digital marketting.  Cost $100-150.  Contact GippsTAFE.

Monday 5 September: Victorian Tourism and Events Excellence Conference, Melbourne.

Saturday 1 October:  Bike ride from Bairnsdale to Orbost.

Friday 7 October East Gippsland Business Awards presentation dinner

Tuesday 22 November:  Swinburne TAFE Tourism students visiting Lakes Entrance. 

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au

Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 25 July: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Last LEBTA Board meeting: 27 June 2011.   Draft minutes will be available soon.

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 27 July in Orbost .    Guest speakers: Danny McDonald, EGSC Signage Officer.  Liz Mitchell,  EG Rail Trail.  Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (22 June) are available.

East Gippsland Marketing Plan:  Official launch on Thursday 14 in Bairnsdale.  More details from Karly EGMI.

East Gippsland Business Awards:  Closing date - Monday 1 August.

EGSC Community Grants Program. Applications close Wednesday 4 September.  Grants up to $5000.  Contact Ruth Fitzclarence  EGSC.

Township A3 Map: Shane Kidd is producing a A3 promotional map for Lakes Entrance.  20,000 copies are planned.  Artwork is nearly complete.  Contact Shane.

Social Media Presentation.  For those who missed the Lakes Entrance presentation, it will presented again in early August in Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Metung.  Contact Tim Ellis.

Committee for Gippsland: Postponed: Planned for Thursday July 14  has been postponed.  Mary Aldred EO, plans to attend the September Board meeting.  Contact: Paullette.

Gippsland Tourism Conference 2011: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 July at Traralgon.  More details: Emma Harry 0400 366 213.  EGRBTA will give a $50 rebate for LEBTA members attending.

Licensed Tour Operators:  DSE (State Govt) have kept access fees to public land for Commercial Operators the same for 2 years.  Fees will rise in 2013.

North Arm Boat ramp:  The project appears to be complete with the installation of a floating landing.

Victorian Senior of the Year:  Applications required by Friday 22 August.

EG Regional Aquatic Facilities Feasibility Study:  Comments close 12 August.

Metung Village: EGSC have engaged consultants to make recommendations on how to revitalise the village.  Comments to EGSC.

Parks Victoria are seeking applications from qualified persons to carry out removal of vermin and introduced plants in Parks and Crown Land.

Legal Aid: Available on Monday mornings at 101A Main Street Bairnsdale.

The former “Nautilus Cafe” is ungoing a refurbishment to become the “Floating Dragon” Restaurant.

####  IMPORTANT        DATES       TO        REMEMBER  ####

Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 July: Gippsland Tourism Conference, Traralgon

Tuesday 19 & 20 July: “Saltwater Wedge” Marine and Coastal Forum.  Paynesville.

Saturday 30 July: Tour of Gippsland Cycling.  Departs Lakes Entrance at 2pm.  The Esplanade will be closed for 30 minutes.  More details: Stephen Kleinitz

Monday 1st August:  Closing day for East Gippsland Business awards: www.eastgippslandbusinessawards.com.au

Thursday 4 & Friday 5 August:  Adventure and Nature Based Tourism conference in Geelong.

Friday 5 & Saturday 6 August:  Performer Mike Brady appearing in Paynesville.  Contact Fishermans Wharf Cafe.

Tuesday 9 August: Event Organiser Training Day.  Lakes Entrance.  More information: Stephen Kleinitz eventsc@egipps.vic.gov.au

Tuesday 23 August: GippsTAFE Bairnsdale will be running an E-marketting workshop to cover Internet, smart phones, google and digital marketting.  Cost $100-150.  Contact GippsTAFE.

Monday 5 September: Victorian Tourism and Events Excellence Conference, Melbourne.

Friday 7 October East Gippsland Business Awards presentation dinner

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

September 2012: National “Coast to Coast” Conference:  Brisbane.  Annual conference to discuss coastal management around Australia.

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au

Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 27 June: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Last LEBTA Board meeting: 30 May 2011.  Quick summary of the last meeting:  Discount vouchers for Historic Car Rally, future sponsorship by LEBTA, financial management of LEBTA events, A3 promotional town map, Committee for Gippsland presentation, Skyshow update, Cunningham Quay and Eastern Wharf, New LEBTA member – Coastal Gifts, Insurance quotes, EGSC Events Co-ordinator, East Gippsland Business Awards….  Draft minutes are available.

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 22 June at Bairnsdale .  Presentation by Stephen Kleinitz, Events Officer EGSC.  Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (25 May) are available.

Township A3 Map: Shane Kidd is producing a A3 promotional map for Lakes Entrance.  20,000 copies are planned.  Advertising space is available.  Contact Shane.

Lakes Entrance VIC:  New manager is Glen Greer.  Glen grew up in Lakes Entrance, has an Economics degree, travelled extensively and recently worked at Funkey Monkey Bakery Cafe.

VIC Annual Fees: Due to the review process of VICs in the Shire, annual fees have been deferred til August.

Business Survey:  East Gippsland TAFE are contacting Lakes Entrance businesses to see if there is support to run various business courses at the SEAMEC Centre.  Possible training includes Cert 3 and Cert 4 Business Courses and short (one or two day) courses including leadership, running meetings, social media and tender writing.  More information: Rebecca Woodland 5150 4227.

Social Media Presentation.  For those who missed the Lakes Entrance presentation, it will presented again in early August in Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Metung.  Contact Tim Ellis.

Committee for Gippsland: Mary Aldred, EO will give a presentation and answer questions on Thursday July 14 at 7.15AM.  Contact: Paullette.

Gippsland Tourism Conference 2011: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 July at Traralgon.  More details: Emma Harry 0400 366 213.

Coast Action CoastCare Coastline e-magazine is available 4 times a year.  It has many interesting items about projects and events along the Victorian Coastline : Contact DSE.

Victoria Tourism Industry Council is running an on-line survey on the Tourism Industry and events.   More information: info@vtic.com.au

North Arm Boat ramp:  The project is nearly complete including new ramps, toilets and  launching jetties.

Dolphins: Over the last week, many dolphins have been seen in Cunningham Arm and North Arm.

####  IMPORTANT        DATES       TO        REMEMBER  ####

Thursday 30 June: Annual Koala count on Raymond Island.  Volunteers welcome: Contact Parks Victoria.

Friday 1 July: GEGAC – NAIDOC Concert in Bairnsdale. Contact Grattan Mullett 5150 0737

Thursday 14 July:  7.15am. Committee for Gippsland Breakfast Presentation.

Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 July: Gippsland Tourism Conference, Traralgon

Tuesday 19 & 20 July: Marine and Coastal Forum.  Paynesville.

Monday 1st August:  Closing day for East Gippsland Business awards: www.eastgippslandbusinessawards.com.au

Monday 5 September: Tourism and Events Excellence Conference, Melbourne.

Friday 7 October Business Awards presentation dinner

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au

Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 27 June: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Last LEBTA Board meeting: 30 May 2011.  Quick summary of the Minutes:  Discount vouchers for Historic Car Rally, future sponsorship by LEBTA, financial management of LEBTA events, A3 promotional town map, Committee for Gippsland presentation, Skyshow update, Cunningham Quay and Eastern Wharf, New LEBTA member – Coastal Gifts, Insurance quotes, EGSC Events Co-ordinator, East Gippsland Business Awards….  Draft minutes are available.

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 22 June at Bairnsdale .  Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (25 May) are available.

Discount Vouchers:  LEBTA are preparing a general discount vouchure sheet to be distributed in show bags for events such as the Historic Car Rally.  An A3 colored sheet will contain approx 20 vouchures.  Details and expiry date to be set by business.  Cost to advertise = $55.  More details: Paullette.

Business Seminars: A series of 6 seminars will held on “How and Why of  Business Success”.  These monthly seminars will be held in Bairnsdale.   Further information: East Vic Media 5150 2343.

Climate Change Presentation:  TV presenter Rob Gell will speak at Forestech on Tuesday 7 June; 6pm.  Further information: scott.ferraro@epa.vic.gov.au

VIC review:  Consultants are meeting with LEBTA-EGRBTA members Jan Davis and Peter Johnstone on Thursday 9 June.

VCEC Inquiry into Tourism: Final report has been prepared for government endorsement:  www.vcec.vic.gov.au

Rotary Art Show: 10 June: Launch on Friday night.  Tickets available: Lakes Entrance Rotary

Be Inspired Art festival:  Iddues presentation at the Lakes Entrance Surf Clubhouse is available on DVD.  Contact: Gary Yelen  Nowa Nowa.

Looking for employment or staff in the outdoors or land management: www.cooee.com.au

Presentation on Social Media survey results available:  Contact Peter Johnstone.

####  IMPORTANT        DATES       TO        REMEMBER  ####

Sunday 5 June:  10am. World Environment Day Vegetation project at Kalimna Jetty with BBQ afterwards

Tuesday 7 June: 6pm.  Climate Change Presentation by Rob Gell.  Forestech.

Thursday 9 June: Cunningham Quay formal opening.

Friday 10 June:  Rotary Art Show at Forestech.  First prize $2500.

Tuesday 19 & 20 July: Marine and Coastal Forum.  Paynesville.

Monday 1st August:  Closing day for East Gippsland Business awards: www.eastgippslandbusinessawards.com.au

Friday 7 October Business Awards presentation dinner

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au

Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 30 May: 5.30 pm.  Agenda items to Paullette admin@lebta.com.au

Next EGRBTA meeting: Wednesday 25 May at Mallacoota .  Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting (27 April) can be made available.

Agri-tourism Forum in Lakes Entrance.  Wednesday 25 May 10am.  A free forum to discuss the use of agriculture in tourism.  This includes farm stays, specialist crops, farm to table dining, use of farm and fish products.  More information from Phil Richards EGSC.

Business Seminars: A series of 6 seminars will held on “How and Why of  Business Success”.  These monthly seminars will be held in Bairnsdale.  The first seminar is on Wednesday 25 May. 6.30pm.  Further information: East Vic Media 5150 2343.

VECCI Flood Impact Grants:  VECCI has grants upto $5000 for businesses which were ”indirectly impacted” by the floods.  More details: www.vecci.org.au/floods

Lakes Entrance advertising feature:  A free newspaper circulated to west, central and south Gippsland is running a feature on Lakes Entrance.  More details: www.localextranewspaper.com.au

Gippsland Coastal Board are hosting a marine and coastal forum on 19 & 20 July.  Venue is Paynesville Motor Cruiser Club.  Further details: David Morton GCB 5152 0451

East Gippsland Shire Tourism Snapshot:  A statistical report on the Tourism Industry.  Further Information: Phil Richards  www.egipps.vic.gov.au

Climate Change Presentation:  TV presenter Rob Gell will speak at Forestech on Tuesday 7 June; 6pm.  Further information: scott.ferraro@epa.vic.gov,.au

East Gippsland Business Awards:  To be launched on Wednesday 1 June 2011.  More details: Tim Ellis EGRBTA.

Hire and Drive pontoon boats:  A new business has been established hiring high quality pontoon boats for upto 12 passengers.  Hiring does not require a boat licence.  Based in North Arm

Metung Jetty:  Works underway thus boat access is limited.

####  IMPORTANT        DATES       TO        REMEMBER  ####

Wednesday 25 May: Agri-tourism Forum. Lakes Entrance Business Centre. 10am – 1pm. Contact Phil Richards EGSC.

Wednesday 25 May: Business Semniar in Bairnsdale. “Ancient Secrets of Marketing”. 6.30 pm. More information.  5150 2343

Thursday 26 May: Small Business Victoria mentoring sessions available free in Bairnsdale. 10am.  Bookings 132215.

Friday 28 May: Be Inspired Art Festival event at Lakes Entrance Surf Club House.  Brochure at Visitor Centres

Monday 30 May:  LEBTA Board Meeting

Tuesday 7 June: 6pm.  Climate Change Presentation by Rob Gell.  Forestech.

Friday 10 June:  Rotary Art Show at Forestech.  First prize $2500.

Tuesday 19 & 20 July: Marine and Coastal Forum.  Paynesville.

Friday 25 -28 November Historic Car Rally to be held at Lakes Entrance

Website Information: This LEBTA News Update (website) is uploaded once or twice a month.  Please supply any relevant information to  admin@lebta.com.au or peter@lakes-explorer.com.au