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National Volunteer Week on Now

May 18, 2022eVoiceNews
National Volunteer Week on Now

This week is National Volunteer Week, and the Management Committee would like to take this opportunity to recognise the fabulous job done by every U3A Volunteer at U3A Sunshine Coast.

Whether you are a tutor, office volunteer, social organiser, committee member an occasional volunteer, you are an essential part of an effective U3A.

Our U3As depend on the selfless contribution of volunteers. Without you, U3A would not be as effective in supporting its members every day.

Please visit the National Volunteers website to find out more about the events and celebrations connected to National Volunteer Week.

On behalf of the Management Committe thank you for all that you do.👏👏


Glyni Cumming, President
and the Management Committee

 

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Strategic Plan 2022-2026 U3A Sunshine Coast

May 16, 2022News
Strategic Plan 2022-2026 U3A Sunshine Coast

At this year’s Annual General Meeting, the Management Committee released the Strategic Plan 2022-2026. The new Strategic Plan  commitsto developing external partnerships to provide contemporary services for our members and seniors living on the Sunshine Coast. The Plan also forecasts taking our service delivery to a higher level in today’s digitally connected environment. Within this new construct, the Management Committee is also remain committed to our core business of providing lifelong learning and social engagement opportunities for our members.

Revisions of the previous Strategic Plan developed in 2016 include our Vision, Mission Statement and Values, as follows:

Vision:

An association of healthy, happy, empowered and socially integrated seniors.

Mission:

To facilitate physical, intellectual and social activities that promote wellbeing for seniors on the Sunshine Coast.

Values:

Respect – for all people we encounter in our daily lives
Inclusiveness – a welcoming, friendly culture that encourages seniors to engage in programs that are affordable
Creativity – new ideas and innovative practices that enrich people’s lives
Accountability – the highest level of open and good governance

The Plan outlines the strategies by way of these Goals:

Goal 1. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and the community, producing an awareness of what U3A is and what it offers.
Goal 2. Provide members with varied activities and learning opportunities and identify and respond to the learning expectations of our members.
Goal 3. Develop, nurture and sustain volunteers, and develop a sense of community, to increase engagement of members.
Goal 4. Establish new external partnerships and nurture existing ones, with improved links with a variety of stakeholders that are mutually beneficial and increase recognition of U3A as a voice for seniors in the community.
Goal 5.Ensure a viable organisation into the future while maintaining effective management of resources and sound financial practices, enabling the organization to continually renew, evolve and innovate.

For more detail about strategies, rationale and goals please read and download this overview of the Strategic Plan.

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President’s Annual Report

May 15, 2022eVoiceNews
President’s Annual Report

At the recent Annual General Meeting, President Glyni Cumming presented the U3A Sunshine Coast Annual Report, which covered important areas of policy and operations attended to during the previous year.

Please download a copy of the Annual Report here

 

 

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AGM 2022 – Social Photos

May 2, 2022eVoiceNews
AGM 2022 – Social Photos

U3A Sunshine Coast held its 2022 Annual General Meeting last Saturday, April 30 on-campus at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Guest speaker for the event was gerentologist and Director of ‘IAgeWell’, Tanya Davies, who spoke about many of the pressing issues facing older people as the age, and how organisations such as U3A help mitigate some of the more detrimental factors in ageing.

President Glyni Cumming was pleased that one of the Bursary winners this year,Breanna Medcalfe (pictured above with President Glyni Cumming) was able to attend and address members on how much she appreciated being awarded the $2000 Bursary.

At the AGM, President Glyni Cumming presented her Annual Report that encapsulated the elements of a successful year for Sunshine Coast during a challenging year, with COVID always a threat.

Two new committee members were appointed: Karen Martin (Treasurer) and Mike Loftus (Committee Member) and members farewelled our outgoing Treasurer Evonne Walker who has performed admirably as the finances manager for more than six years as Treasurer.

The new Strategic Plan 2022 -2026 was also presented to members, effectively the Management Committee’s ‘roadmap’ for development of U3A Sunshine Coast over the next five years. Members’ contribution to the Operational Plans emanating from the Strategic Plan will be sought in due course.

For those who were not able to attend the AGM, there will be a wrap-up of the proceedings published on the website soon, and other documents will be made available via eVoice later this month.

Below are thumbnail images taken at the AGM. Please click on each image to open a full-size image.

 

Maiike Hill serves tea and coffee while Geoff Bailey hands out his home-made sausage rolls.
Attendees at the AGM relax after the formal proceedings to enjoy morning tea and entertainment.
Members of Lorrainne Quinn's 'Serendipity Strummers' entertain the AGM participants.
Guest speaker, Tanya Dave addresses members on issues related to ageing well.
Breanna Medcalfe thanks members for awarding her one of this year's $2000 Bursaries.
President Glyni Cumming presents our outgoing Treasurer Evonne Walker with farewell gift.
Bursary award winner Breanna Medcalfe with President Glyni Cumming.
Geoff De Lacy with Hussan Falzdeen and Alexander Carr.
Mike Loftus, Bill Myers, Suzette Armstrong and Judy Wells.
June and Allan Blackburn were on duty signing in attendees to the AGM.
Robyn Levings and Antoinette O'Connor.
Suellyn Lott-Faux with Helen Sava.
Graham Whyte with Brian and Ethel Green.
Peter and Lorraine Kaszas.
Volunteer tea ladies, Cheryl Winstanley and Merle O'Rouke serve a 'cuppa' to Mike Loftus.

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Location of the AGM on Saturday 30 April

April 29, 2022News
Location of the AGM on Saturday 30 April

For those of you coming to the AGM on Saturday, here is a map of the University of the Sunshine Coast Campus.

The AGM will be held in Lecture Theatre 7 as shown on the map below.

Click on the image to display it full size.

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Please come along to the AGM on Saturday

April 27, 2022eVoiceNews
Please come along to the AGM on Saturday

The biggest forthcoming item on our U3A calendar will be the AGM, on Saturday April 30th at 10am in USC’s Lecture Theatre 7 and all our members are cordially invited to attend.

Our guest speaker at the AGM will be Tanya Dave, founder of I Age Well (pictured above), who will tell us about her plans for this year’s Expo, and other exciting new enterprises.

The AGM will also include the presentation of the audited report for the last financial year. It is most pleasing to read the very positive auditor’s report, commending our treasurer Evonne Walker for her thorough work.

To register to attend the AGM please email the U3A Office at u3aoffice@u3asunshine.org.au or call 5430 1123 (9am to 12 noon) or leave a phone message.

Bursary Awardees:

We will also hear from this year’s three chosen U3A bursary awardees, and I am sure that you, like me, will find their stories inspiring. Our annual bursaries are just a small way in which we show our appreciation to the University of the Sunshine Coast for providing us with office and classroom space as well as many other advantages, and our support to their students.

Stay for the refreshments and the music:

After the AGM, Lorraine Quinn’s ‘Serendipity Strummers’ will be entertaining us while we enjoy delicious refreshments courtesy of our Refreshments team.
And if you’d like to help at the AGM, please give me a call on 0448194264. We always need members to volunteer for ‘one off’ activities.

Release of the new Strategic Plan:

Also at the AGM we will be releasing our new five-year Strategic Plan, a very proactive wish list for our future. We are really keen for you to read it carefully and give us your most welcome feedback before we go into its implementation. Aren’t we lucky to live in a democracy?

Surveying members’ opinions:

As a follow up to the release of the Strategic Plan, we also anticipate holding a survey of our members’ opinions, as to how effective we are as an organization, and how can we improve. I’ve suggested that our tutors can start the ball rolling, by following up each term or semester with a student survey: what did you enjoy about the class? How could it be improved? I thank Ruth Fiechtner, the leader of ‘Travel Chat’, who has already written a very positive report on the process that she follows with her students.

Tutor Reference Group:

A number of our tutors were invited to the preliminary discussion for the new Strategic Plan. Their input was very valuable and we’d like to see this continue, so the proposal is to form a Tutor Reference group after the AGM, a group whom we can consult quarterly for forward planning.

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Vacancies in Creative Writing Course

April 24, 2022New Courses/ClassesNews
Vacancies in Creative Writing Course

Vacancies have become available in the Introduction to Creative Writing course  due to commence on Wednesday 27 April at the U3A Lecture Room. Below are details about the class. You can enrol online or by contacting the U3A Office on 5430 1123.

Introduction to Creative Writing
Course Code: 22WRI102
Day: Wednesday

Interested in exploring creative writing? This course will provide you with the initial tools to begin a project of your own. Introducing the basics of story structure, writing styles, narrative viewpoint, characterisation, setting/place and dialogue the course will be highly practical with many in-class exercises and examples. Applicants will also be encouraged to either commence, or workshop an idea for a writing project of their own e.g. short story, memoir or novel for which feedback and encouragement from the tutor and the group will be available, if required.

The tutor Paul Garrety  lives on the Blackall Ranges overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland. He is the author of five books along with a number of prize-winning short stories. He now writes full-time under the name of Jack Garrety (www.jackgarrety.com) and in addition to a new book, due early 2022, he continues to provide editorial feedback for novels, memoir and short stories and has just commenced a Masters in Creative Writing through Macquarie University.

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New U3A classes for Term 2

April 22, 2022New Courses/ClassesNews
New U3A classes for Term 2

There are a number of new classes commencing in Term 2. Some of these courses have never been offered before and are a welcome addition to the U3A Sunshine Coast curriculum. Below is some information about these classes which gives you the opportunity to consider whether you would like to join and participate in them.

If you are interested in attending any of the above courses, please enrol on-line here or contact the U3A office between 9am and 12pm Monday to Friday on 5430 1123.

Creative Journals, Handmade Books and Mixed Media | Course Code: 22ART205 | Location: Nambour | Day: Thursday

This is a crafty get together where participants can encourage, inspire and learn from each other.

Journal, handmade book and mixed media enthusiasts of all levels including beginners are very welcome. Handmade Books and Journals: These could include, but are not limited to, Junk Journals (upcycling or a combination of vintage and new); Art Journals; Gluebooks; Collage; Mini Books; Handmade Books etc.

Mixed Media: This could include, but is not limited to, tools/techniques such as e.g. gelli plate, mono prints, stencils, paint or other media and techniques e.g. those inspired by mixed media artists such as Tim Holtz, Dina Wakely etc.

Guitar Advanced Acoustic | Course Code: 22MAT203 | Location: Mooloolaba | Day: Tuesday

This course is for guitarists who are already proficient on the acoustic guitar (plectrum style only – fingerstyle won’t be covered).

The course will be based around specific songs or parts of songs (eg Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Steely Dan, originals, jazz ballads etc) to highlight various techniques such as triads, string damping, octaves, open string, sus2 and jazz chords, some single note work, improvisation, etc. It will also touch on songwriting, singing, vocal harmonies etc.

This is NOT a beginner’s course, and participants would be expected to have a reasonable proficiency and knowledge of guitar theory (eg I, IV V etc), wide range of chords, ability to change chords quickly, barre chords, some ability to play single notes such as from the pentatonic scale, solos etc and an aptitude for singing. The course is aimed at the guitarist/singer who wishes to pick up some tips to improve singing and playing guitar at the same time and general performance tips.

Windows Computer Basics | Course Code: 22COM205 | Location: Sippy Downs | Day: Tuesday

This course is intended for students who wish to learn the basics of using Windows computers. It will include hands on lessons and exercises on your PC (Personal Computer), which is the best way to learn about computers.

Topics will include: comparison of today’s main devices, PC main components, using a mouse, Windows folders and file structures, using USB removable memory sticks, using File Explorer to find/organise files, using emails with attachments, the internet and how to use it, internet dangers and precautions, Windows tools such as Wordpad and Calculator.

Russian Beginners Course | Code: 22LAN218 | Location: Buderim | Day: Tuesday

The country may not be the flavour of the month at present but Russian is the 8th most-spoken language in the world. 170 million natives speak it, as well as another 130 million from former republics of the defunct Soviet Union. It is one of the three Eastern Slavic languages, with the others being Belarusian and Ukrainian.

This course is intended to introduce beginners to the language of Pushkin, Tolstoy, and Dostoevsky using the BBC’s “Talk Russian” textbook, with CDs. There are a number of other U3A Sunshine Coast classes which have vacancies in Term 2. Please consult the website to find which courses are accepting enrolments.

If you are in doubt of your suitability for any class please contact the Tutor and they will be happy to assist with any questions you may have.

Photography: Adobe Lightroom (classic) | Course Code: 22COM206 | Location: Sippy Downs | Day: Saturday

Since the introduction of Adobe Lightroom in 2006 many photographers now find they are less dependent on its big brother program Photoshop.

With Lightroom’s powerful non-destructive editing tools and cutting edge advanced controls, it can manage and enhance tens of thousands of images. This course consists of five two hour lessons and basic computer skills are essential.

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Vaccination Policy Recinded

April 13, 2022eVoiceNews
Vaccination Policy Recinded

Recent changes to the vaccination policy decided by the Queensland Government, related ending the vaccine mandate for most venues across the State, have prompted a revision of the current U3A Sunshine Coast Vaccination Policy.

Please read President Glyni Cumming’s letter to members, sent out recently via eVoice newsletter to all members, which details the new vaccination policy now in effect for venues used for U3A Sunshine Coast classes.

President’s letter to members revising vaccination policy.

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U3A-SC AGM 2022 – Notices and Documents

April 12, 2022eVoiceNews
U3A-SC AGM 2022 – Notices and Documents

Notice is hereby given that the U3A Sunshine Coast Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 30th April 2022 at the University of the Sunshine Coast Lecture Theatre 7 starting at 10.am.

The following notices and documents related to the AGM may be read and downloaded using the links below:

Formal Notice of AGM 2022

Minutes of  2021 AGM

Audit Reports for Year 2021

Nominations for Management Committee

Biographical notes about Management Committee nominees

Members are encouraged to read and download the relevant documents and come along to the Annual General Meeting, which is a significant event for your U3A.

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