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M E D I A R E L E A S E 26 Feb 2016
Put the power back on
The VMR (Volunteer Marine Rescue) first aid station on Stradbroke Island provides an essential service to the community. In the event of an accident, they are first on the scene and we all know that can be a life saving moment.
In September 2012, Gold Coast City Council cut off their power without notice and then advised that if a generator was used and somebody complains about noise, their lease would be in breach.
The volunteers who donate their time have had to get by with a solar panel that provides a dim light and enough power for their radios. Air-conditioning is just a memory.
It is hard to imagine that a group of public servants can behave like bullies but that is what has happened and it is simply disgraceful that such discrimination has occurred under these circumstances.
This is one of many happenings that point to an anti-boating bias within the Council administration and it is time for a change of that culture.
The Marine Action Group is conducting surveys with the industry and the boating community to achieve a united policy position to address the many concerns that have resulted from a Council that does not consult and as a result is out of step with the community.
President of Marine Action Group Inc. and now Division 3 candidate Keith Douglas said today “I am calling on Mayor Tom Tate to intervene and get the power reconnected without delay.”
It is time we stood up and be counted.”
ENDS
For further comment contact Keith Douglas
Mobile: 0419 650 091
Email: keith@keithdouglas.com.au
Website: http://keithdouglas.com.au
The industry survey is at:
http://marineactiongroup.com/boating/haveyoursay.php
Here is a video we took while visiting Tipplers last weekend.
It runs for around 2 minutes but please watch it until the end.
If you live in Division 3 of the Gold Coast please help us to get this incredible icon back to what it should be.
It really is symbolic to our way of life isn’t it?
If you have some spare time and would like to join us as a volunteer, we need your help!!!
How can you help Division 3?
- Handing out how to vote cards at one of the several Voting Booths.
Volunteers are required on Election Saturday, the 19th of March 2016 and
- Handing out how to vote cards in the two weeks leading up to election Saturday. This is Mon to Fri at the pre polling booths located at: Div 3 prepoll location (Cnr Lindfield Rd and Sir John Overall Drive HELENSVALE)
All you need you to do is Contact US. Together we can make it happen – can’t we?
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Hello concerned members of Division 3.
As most of you are aware I have spent many years working as a volunteer in our community.
I believe I have done everything possible from this position and as many of you have suggested it’s time to take the next step.
To fully serve the community I am running for the Division 3 Councillor position. This will allow me greater abilities to deliver what the community desperately needs.
The campaign will be hard fought and I have invested everything possible on behalf of my family.
If you are able to assist our campaign and get Division 3 up where it belongs, please donate via the following methods.
Together we can get there, Can’t we!?
- Donate directly to the campaign election account
Commonwealth Bank
A/C Name: Keith Douglas
BSB: 064430 A/C No: 11344426
2. Donate by Pay Pal
Please Contact Us and we will send you an invoice
3. Donate with Card Services
Please Contact Us and we will phone you to process the payment.
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Great to catch up with VMR Treasurer Jeff Lind and volunteer Julie-Anne Crossley at their Jacobs Well headquarters.
365 days a year and 24 hours a day a group of dedicated volunteers provide an invaluable service to boaties in need.
They receive very little assistance yet they are always there to help, even in the middle of the night.
On South Stradbroke Island, they have a first aid station and a base that badly needs support. It is hard to imagine that Gold Coast City Council cut their power off in 2012 without notice and then informed them that if they get any noise complaints from the use of a generator, that it would be considered a breach of their lease. This shows just how far out of touch the Gold Coast City Council is with the community. It is time for a change of culture.
They survive with one solar panel that keeps their radios going and provides a meager light in the night. They have not had air conditioning since 2012.
If I am successful in being elected (which I am working very hard at) then the VMR station near Tipplers in Division 3 will get the support it deserves.
We are very lucky to have people like this in our community. It makes me angry to hear reports like this so tomorrow, I will just have to get out of bed even earlier to chase those extra votes that might be needed to get across the line on election day.
Keith visits Paradise Point. Why I’ve nominated for Division 3.
