b'04 NOVEMBER 4, 2022 The Great Eastern MailMark Reeves re-elected MayorE AST Gippsland Shire Council re-elected Cr Mark Reeves as Mayor, unopposed, for the next 12 months late last month.The position of Deputy Mayor was contested by Crs Arthur Allen and Tom Crook. It was not filled as neither councillor received Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival is one of many wonderful events held in East Gippsland an absolute majority of five votes. The position will be Exciting opportunity forreconsidered on 8 November.In accepting the position for a second consecutive tourism event organisers term, Cr Reeves thanked the Councillors for their support to continue in the position.E AST Gippsland isgrown tourism events,and encourages returnQuoting19th century DanishMayor Cr Mark Reeves, elected for a second consecutive one-year term, with quickly buildingunique to East Gippsland,visitation, Cr Reeves said. existentialist philosopher a reputation as afor three years. ParticipantsPathways to GrowthSoren Kierkegaard, who said,wife Alice Hesse.stand-out location for a widewill be supported to developwill be seeking a variety ofin about 1800, Life can only range of events. To helpskills and strategies totourism events in high- be understood backwards,Cr Reeves said the future forand can only achieve those organisers build their eventelevate their event andyield areas such as arts andbut must be lived forwards,our community, for our youngoutcomes by collaboration. into an ongoing, successfulensure its long-termculture, sport and leisure,Cr Reeves said understandingpeople to be lived in goingThe collaborative approach event, East Gippsland Shiresustainability and viability.boating and fishing, foodwhat we have all been throughforward and our legacy asthis group has at its heart is Council is setting up aThis program has beenand wine, agriculture,over the past 12-24 months isdecision makers, is to providefantastic, he said.mentoring program. designed to cover each stagebusiness events and carformative to who we are andan optimistic and happilyWe are mid-term, and it is Emerging Tourismof the event planning cycle,club activities which meethow we are as a community. anticipated place to be. a good time to double-down Events Mentoring Program:aligning to East Gippslandthe program criteria. ThisThe experiences weI want to continue to beand consolidate the great Pathway to Growth aims toShire Councils Event Actionis a great opportunityhave all endured help usable to harness the power,foundational work we have support event organisersPlan 2021-26. and I encourage all eventunderstand the place we are at.the collective wisdom andundertaken over the past 24 to plan, grow and deliverMayor Cr Mark Reevesorganisers to look intoIt helps us form the directiondecision-making capacity ofmonths.successful tourism events. said Council strives tothis program and considerof where we need to go in thethe councillor group to focusThe Mayor acknowledged Council is seekingstimulate the developmentapplying if you meet thenext 12 months, Cr Reeveson the positive future that Ithe year of dedication and applications from eventof events that deliver socialcriteria. said. firmly believe we can all shareoutstanding work by Deputy organisers who would likeand economic benefits forApplicants are encouragedReflecting on past events,in, he said. Mayor, Cr Arthur Allen.to join the program. EventsEast Gippsland. to speak to Councils Eventsbehaviours, situations,Cr Reeves said theGood people are magnetic, taking part in the programOne way we do thisOfficer before starting theirand actions enables us tocouncillor group takes aand Arthur seems to attract all are eligible for a Councilis by attracting visitorsapplication by calling 03process them and createcollaborative approach, with athe right people for all the right contribution of up to $20,000from across Victoria and5153 9500. new knowledge and betterdiversity of opinion and unityreasons. He is humble and value. interstate, which helpsApplications for Roundresponses for the next time.of outcome. gracious despite that fact so The program will supportpromote East Gippsland1 of the program close onWe dont want to do the sameA good councillor hasmuch is undertaken by him in a small number of home- to a wider audienceWednesday, November 30. things and expect a differentthe needs and best interestshis role in the community and outcome. of the community at heartas a councillor.NEW CLIENTS WELCOME!Call Rose now on 0466 412 323 YOUR MULTI-SKILLED TEAMTHE MULTI SKILLED TRADESMEN WITH OVER 60 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN HOME MAINTENANCE ACCREDITEDWATERKITCHENS, BATHROOMS, LAUNDRIES PROOFER FENCING AUSTILING MR WET WALLDECKING & PERGOLAS OFFICIAL INSTALLER CARPENTRY & SUPPLIER FOR EAST GIPPSLANDLICENCED **POLICE CHECKED www.hireahubby.com.auPUBLIC LIABILITY INSUREDWORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED**WHERE REQUIRED'