Meeting of the Minds

[Lucky_Phill]

OK, time to put ya hands up people.

The Moreton Bay issue is about to be finalised with the EPA submissions closing on the 7th March.

This Saturday ( 16th Feb ) there is a meeting to discuss the steps needed to assist Joe Public understand the issues, a need to place as much pressure as possible on the decision makers and to inform everyone of the steps that can be taken to achieve this.

It will be a meeting to bring up your ideas and opinions, it will be an opportunity to discuss the FACTS and understand exactly what needs to be done.

Do you want to lose The Bay to the Tree Huggers ?

Details:-

1pm Saturday 16th Feb

28 Primrose Street
Sherwood.

phone me 0419 020697

or Chris 0408 003343

Bring your questions and enthusiasm.....

Respond only to this post if you ARE coming.

Cheers Phill

[Chris Ryan]

I just rang myself and told me that I will be attending :P

[Poodroo]

I just rang myself and told me that I will be attending :P




If I were you and you were me I'd be telling me to go too if I were you.
Um, okay I am coming. ::)

Poodroo

[Fafnir]

Respond only to this post if you ARE coming



I just received the entire package from EPA including the assessment used. It's bulky and did not have time to read it due to other uni committments and deadlines. I would like to make a submission to EPA to have a rethink. They should be placing more emphasis in protection mangrove habitat systems instead of the transit zones.


Did I miss something here? Was that a YES I am coming?

Will endeavour to be there Phill, depending on how quickly the scattered showers clear.

[Searaider 2]

Geday Phil / Chris ,
Yes guys I'll be there to help kick around some idears

[Poodroo]

I will be bringing Scalem as well.

Poodroo

P.S. I am appauled really as to the lack of response here. As of the 7th. of March we are probably going to lose Moreton Bay piece by piece to the Greens via the EPA. Doesn't anyone care about it? I work out just 5 people are attending this meeting?

[Lucky_Phill]

Meeting has concluded.

A direction has been achieved and the organisation known as

saveourbay.org.au association incorporated has been born.

More details will come to hand asap.

Phill

ps, thanks to all in attendence.

[PinHead]

Poodroo..this was posted at 9.05pm on Thursdauy for a Saturday meeting..a lot of people are committed by that time for other activities...so I would not call it lack of response more like unable to alter other committments.

[Horse]

P.S. I am appauled really as to the lack of response here. As of the 7th. of March we are probably going to lose Moreton Bay piece by piece to the Greens via the EPA. Doesn't anyone care about it? I work out just 5 people are attending this meeting?

Mate
You cannot expect everyone to drop their plans at short notice to attend a meeting. I know the timeframes are tight but I reckon many of us had plans already in place. Many do care about the issue but other commitments may preclude attendance

Let me know how it went down and I will do my bit to help out

Cheers

Neil

[Poodroo]

I never singled anyone out, but more based on how many people are members who read this post and didn't attend. Even 1% of all the members on here would have been a big turnout. Never mind, we made good progress with the handful of people who were there. Was very productive. I know there are legitimate reasons but I also know there are people who just are prepared to sit back and do nothing. It's fact. I was not intending to offend any individuals, just being factual that there was not a lot of response. It's a little disappointing.

Poodroo

[Horse]

So what happened?

[Poodroo]

So what happened?
Horse Phill was treasurer at the meeting and took the minutes and I know he is working on a full report. It will be up here very soon.

Cheers,

Poodroo

[Lucky_Phill]

Well, close.... I am Secretary.......... !!

All will be revealed asap.

Phill

[mod5]

Well, close.... I am Secretary.......... !!

All will be revealed asap.

Phill

With a skirt ???? ::) :P ;) ;D

[Poodroo]

Oops.. I meant secretary. Was thinking about the treasurer position at the time I was typing.... Lol

Poodroo

[Lucky_Phill]

Thanks Mod5. I have been told I look OK in a skirt ;D :P :P

And the position of Treasurer is still open as we speak so hands up anyone who is willing to set aside about 15 minutes a month in order to do their bit to saveourbay

phill

[BrewGuru]

I can do treasurerier type stuff, if ya want!

[4x4frog]

>:( dammit, bugger, stuff it. I only just saw this thread as of now....
I got dragged around the shops today, food shopping so not a total loss but could have spent the afternoon brainstorming and having a beer instead.
Well done guys. Here's to the future and a loud voice :)

[Lucky_Phill]

Thanks for the offer Brewguru and will get back to you. I have now spoken to a couple of others that are in the mix and if they agree, I will run with them first, but certainly if they hesitate you are next in line.

4x4 frog and brewguru please pm me your email address's ( and anyone else for that matter ) and you will go onto the SOBA ( inc ) list of supporters, that way you will always be " in the know ".

Phill

[mad_pierre06]

Don't forget to sign lefty-green up....although, he doesn't seem to have been in much with his fishing reports lately. :D

[castlemaine]

Don't forget to sign lefty-green up....although, he doesn't seem to have been in much with his fishing reports lately. :D
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[rakinray]

G/ day Phill sorry about the meeting, but as some of the other Ausfish folk have said i didnt know till to late but im willing to help out with anything you need ! I think you already have my email address and would like to keep up with the latest happenings.


CHEERS RAY :D

[Blueroo]

I couldnt make it either. If there's anything I can do to help let me know by PM or email.
Stue

[PinHead]

is SOBA a stand alone group or does it have links to any political parties??

[Chris Ryan]

Greg,

Even though myself and a couple of others are members of the AFLP, there is no link or alignment to a political party.

Chris

[Lucky_Phill]

From The Secretary.

SOBA inc, is non-aligned to any political party although we do have one in our sights...... GREEN parties and those with a particular extreme/ mono-view of how the people of this country should spend their hard earned holidays and recreational time.

In fact any political party that does not have the will of the people that voted for them in mind or are guided by political ambition rather than providing the platforms to enhance the way of life that the common people deserve, will be a target of ours.

Our agenda is to educate and inform every member of society on the facts surrounding recreational fishing, whether it be the benefits to mental health well being, the provision of food for families, the steps needed to protect the fishery that we use, the positive interaction of family members, the lies told from extreme green groups, the political deal-doing behind the scenes and to provide a accessible location to gain this knowledge. All this is supported by the people that actually fish and fish with a passion that encompasses every aspect of this wonderful pass time.

I cannot emphasis enough the importance of making a stand and voicing your opinion on matters concerning the restrictions being placed on the recreational fishing members of todays society.

If SOBA inc had even 1% of the funding that is thrown at radical green groups our job would be so much easier and the general public so much more informed. That would equate to rumblings within the Government to an extent that questions would be asked.

Of course, our area of concern is Moreton Bay, which runs from the Seaway ( Gold Coast ) to the Caloundra Bar and offshore Moreton, Bribie and Stradbroke Islands.

Is it time to get off the soap box ? nah !!!!!!!

Cheers Phill