I very much look forward to the time when I can manage to post daily into Pulse once more. As I seem quite incapable of such achievement at this time you will have to tolerate an occasional digest from me. Here we go ………………..
A local art/framing shop is closing. We have scored what must be thousands of dollars worth of free pictures/frames etc. Another local art shop has heard of us and is keen to donate.
Today we received a $5000 cheque from Hawthorn Community Chest towards the Narrative project. 2 other groups committed sums of $500 to us today also.
Amanda has started a well-deserved and long overdue 7 day break as of today.
RC Balwyn visited Carrical today to serve a hot dog lunch to resos.
I received 2 speaking offers today – both for October.
The filming component of Narrative commenced yesterday. It was a blazing success.
If I am not greatly mistaken Mark appears to be thoroughly enjoying his new role at Carrical!
Friday morning of this week photographer Esther and I are seeking the cover shot for Narrative. Exciting!
Esteemed local antiques dealer Sheridan Brown has presented Carrical with a beautiful, restored armchair. A very generous gesture indeed. When resident Wayne Brydon, whom some of you will know, moves into a flat at Carrical in a few weeks he will be taking possession of said chair. He will also take possession of a VERY posh Chinese dinner service that was a gift from some Chinese dignitary chap to Josh Frydenberg. Josh is unable to accept such gifts – so it came to Servants! A very nice score for Wayne!
I have been working steadily for a long period of time now to house a current inmate of Barwon prison. This process is now starting to move towards an end game – one which will see this gentleman housed by Servants.
The Halls are dealing with a difficult and unusual resident at Romana. They are doing a great job. However, please do keep them in your prayers.
The recent Trinity Trivia Night raised $900 for Servants. I speak next week at Trinity at another Chapel Service.
I am meeting with LV next week for further discussions re Schools Leadership.
I am investigating agreements/contracts/rights for the stories/photo to be used in Narrative. Eugene from Candlelight has been very helpful in steering me in the right direction.
Amanda, Warren and I are looking to hold our annual review with the Housing Registrar in early October – ahead of the October committee meeting.
thanks Matt!
which picture framer is closing? i ask because i was going to bring a piece to the framer opposite Papermarc this week to be framed … and I am curious as to what SCH is going to do with all the artwork and frames donated?
great re more speaking engagements and also fundraising news.
all the best for the annual review prep!
Matt – a blog post a day is far from necessary – in fact it might be inefficient! Thanks for so much news. Your local network is truly impressive. Will be interested to hear your views about the transition arrangements for the person currently detained at HM’s pleasure. Best, Donald