Fresh Approach to Local Business Issues in 2010
The Bungendore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is taking a much needed "fresh" approach to the way it addresses local business issues.

Managed by Vice President, Dr Jay Gomboso, the Chamber has identified 18 Special Projects for FYE2010. Each of the projects is lead by an Executive member and General Member.

These projects relate to: Town planning; Marketing, Branding and Promotion; Shop Local incentives; Festivals & Events; Town Entry Signage, to name a few. A full list of projects, their descriptions and leaders is available in: FYE2010 Chamber Projects Descriptions.doc.

Its a fantastic way for members to be involved in those topics for in they have a strong interest or expertise. If you would like to be involved in any the projects, simply email the Chamber: chamber@bungendore.com.au or speak to the Executive member leading that project.

The Chamber warmly welcomes your involvement.

Bungendore Country Muster
If Aussie country music is more your style, then the Bungendore Country Muster is where you'll find it. The weekend of the 6-7th February 2010 will be the 25th anniversary of the Muster. Don't miss the action and all the fun of this "all Australian” country music festival. For more info, visit: bungendorecountrymuster.com.au

WEEREEWA:

A Festival of Lake George
The Weereewa Festival will be held from 18 - 28 March 2010. Enter the Weereewa Festival Short Story Prize. Entries close 15 February 2010. The theme for this year is Winds of Change. For more information, please visit: http://weereewa.encode.net.au/.

Lake George Harvest Festival
15-16 May 2010 - The Rotary Lake George Harvest Festival is a flagship fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Bungendore. Premium offerings will be on show from Lake George region's finest food & beverage establishments and wineries. Visitors can relax and while away the afternoon with a host of local performers and acts to continue the festivities. Venue: Bungendore Oval on Saturday, Participating vineyards on Sunday. For details contact June Blades: 62369136 or harvest.festival@y7mail.com.

Fundrising Dinner for HAITI Earthquake Victims

Wednesday 10 FEB 2010

Le Très Bon restaurant owners, Josephine and Christophe, are hosting a fund-raising dinner to support Medecins Sans Frontieres Australia, Doctors Without Borders with their general operations fund which funds the emergency responses work to the recent earthquake in Haiti.

The $60 fund-raising dinner will comprise a Main Course of Chicken in Wine Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables; Crepes and Home Made Custard for Dessert; and a glass of local wine (red or white).

"The recent earthquake in Haiti and the devastation to human life prompted our resolve to do something to help. Our restaurant will not be making any money on the evening, all of our staff will be working voluntarily before, during and after (the clean-up) the event. All takings for the evening will be donated to Medecins Sans Frontieres Australia" "says the Gregoire restaurant-owners.

If you would like more information, or to make a booking, please contact Le Très Bon on (02) 62380662.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL