Well the new financial year for brackets begins and the result of our Annual General Meeting is as follows;

  Committee Members: Colette Baron, Brett McEvoy, Nick Baron

  Secretary: Tim Green

  Treasurer & Public Officer: Kelli Mason

  Vice President: Craig McMullen

  President: John Roberts

  At the time of the AGM There were 7 operational Sub Committees; Brackets Kincumber, Brackets Lake Munmorah, Djembeat, DGR-Public Fund, Terrigal Drum & Twirl, CoastFest, ArtsBarn. Membership of these Committees is available on request.

  Brackets has gained approval from the Federal Govt to host job seekers undertaking voluntary work through both the Department of Families, Commmunity Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) Voluntary Work Initiative and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Community Work Program.

  Centrelink customer eligibility for approved voluntary work differs according to age, length of unemployment and current level of employment assistance, and job seekers need to obtain separate approval from Centrelink before starting voluntary work with Brackets.

We have implemented the sending of short text messages to those whose mobile phone numbers we have as reminders of our events or if there is a situation where an event is cancelled.

If you have not received one of these messages but you would like to then CLICK HERE to add your details

Brackets North will be on hold for a few months due to major renovations at our existing Lake Munmorah venue.

Rest assured we will be back BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER.

The work being undertaken will enhance the Brackets & Jam experience for all, performers, crew and patrons alike.
WATCH this space for further updates and news regarding a special birthday bash in September.

Introduction

Once again I take great pleasure in stating that Brackets & Jam Central Coast Inc. has had a good year with positive outcomes for the Central Coast community as well as for the organisation. It has not been a smooth ride with a high level of administration being required to support the continuous increase in activity undertaken in the past year including the cessation of our Newcastle activities, the interest shown in replicating Brackets in Victoria and the highest yet level of activity in other community events across the region.

Woytopia is a great family fun day with food, music, stalls and lots for the kids to do, as well as inspiring ideas for making your life a little greener. Come along and be surprised by Woy Woy’s newest festival.

fantastic food | all-day kids’ program | green workshops | films | energy-saving | chilled world rhythms | Indian dancing | bouncy castle | solar power | bike repair workshops | bushtucker demonstration | native animals | sustainable home design | stalls | ’where’s the beef’ BBQ | yoga | eco-footprint assessment | electric bikes | drumbala | solar cookers | green marketplace

31 October 2010
10am-4pm
Woy Woy South Public School
Waterloo Avenue, Woy Woy

Woytopia is organised by Peninsula Environment Group (PEG)

Wytopia is currently looking for volunteers, so if you want to get involved on day itself or to help with organisation prior to event, contact Lisa Butler This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or see www.woytopia.info

A project being managed by a consortium made up of Brackets and Jam and Fusion Arts which will provide a hub for art and cultural groups across the Central Coast.

There are many arts and cultural silos in our community who are operating in isolation and often disengaged from the greater arts and cultural community, often with very limited resources. The hub will be an opportunity for all of these organisations to network and share resources with each other building community connectedness & social relationships by providing intergenerational opportunities for recreation & leisure through cultural expression & participation.

The Purple Pass is now available for all you B&J regulars SAVE $40 on Brackets events plus all the benefits of being a member…

Introducing the Brackets and Jam PURPLE PASS free access to all Brackets and Jam monthly events PLUS a community membership with all the benefits as follows:

• access to our FORUMS
• list unlimited items for Sale on JBAY.
• A Brackets & Jam membership card
• Special member discounts from participating Brackets BUSINESS Members
• 10% DISCOUNT on Brackets and Jam merchandise, special events and workshops
• FREE chai at Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain
• FREE entry to the Brackets and Jam Christmas Party
• Plus voting rights at the Brackets and Jam AGM and ability to participate in decision making and meetings.

Thats at least $145 worth of B&J events and benefits for only $80, the perfect treat for an avid Brackets supporter