Next LEBTA Board Meeting:  Monday 28 March.  6pm.  Agenda items to admin@lebta.com.au   

Last LEBTA meeting was dedicated to looking at the role, purpose and future of the association. A range of topics were discussed including a Business Survey and Lakes Entrance promotional booklet-brochure.  Various Board members hope to visit most businesses in Lakes Entrance to survey business owners or managers on the role of LEBTA.  Notes from this meeting are available from Russell Chester. 

Next EGRBTA Meeting: Wednesday 30 March.  Agenda items to Tim Ellis. Minutes from previous meeting can be made available.

LAKES ENTRANCE DRAFT FORESHORE MANAGEMENT PLAN:   Written submissions closed Friday 11 March 2011.  LEBTA made a submission.  Details from admin@lebta.com.au .

OMEO BTA:  Have produced a new A3 brochure map. 

Indian Resturant:  New Indian Resturant has opened in Myers Street.  This increases the dining options for residents and visitors to Lakes Entrance.

Fraser Island: The new owner-managers for Fraser Island Retreat are Glen and Margaret MacKay. 5156 3256.

Yeates Newspapers are running a special Autumn promotion for East Gippsland.  More information from features@eastvicmedia.com.au

Sunday 20 March:  Landcare project morning at Kalimna Jetty.  Contact Landcare DSE.

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 April:  Gippsland Lakes Boat Show (Paynesville)

Early April:  LEBTA Executive to meet with senior managers at East Gippsland Shire to discuss current issues. More information: Dale Sumner

Mid April:  A deligation from LEBTA will meet with Planning Minister and Tim Bull in Melbourne to discuss issues relating to Lakes Entrance.  More details from Admin@lebta.com.au

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 April: East Gippsland Field days

Thursday 5 May: Analog TV to be switched off.

Thursday 12 May:  Proposed presentation on “Use of social media for business” (Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, websites) to be run in Lakes Entrance.  More details:  Tim Ellis EGRBTA

EGRBTA are negioating with several sponsors to run an East Gippsland Business Awards with several catagories.  Further details: Tim Ellis.

Gippsland Ports are currently installing electronic gates on Eastern Wharf to limit public access thus make a safer work environment for commercial vessels.  More information: Gippsland Ports.

Wellington Shire Tourism News: March 2011 edition is available.

 RECREATIONAL BOATING STRATEGY 2011-2016:  Public consultation meetings to be held.  Further Information:  www.gcb.gov.au

Lakes Entrance Goers Walking Action Group LEGWAG: 7am Walking group departs near the footbridge each day.  Contact Amcal Pharmacy.

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