September 2022
All the Latest News for Victorian U3As
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U3A Network’s annual general meeting is two weeks away; for me, the AGM is an annual renewal of our commitment to the values of the U3A movement – especially the benefits of volunteering, both benefits to the community and benefits for the individual volunteer.
This is my last report to Network News as your president – I am retiring at the AGM – and I want to share with readers my own thoughts on the benefits of U3A. What I like best are the opportunities to give people more satisfaction and more fun in their lives. I think U3A brings all our members a sense of participation and the satisfaction of friendships; and I think all of us can see self-esteem and a sense of achievement in our members from their participation. For our administrators, leaders and tutors, and other workers, there is satisfaction in creating these opportunities for others. My own satisfaction is very high from contributing to the growing breadth of activities and offerings and from helping evolve stronger capacity and agency in U3As.
I would like to thank U3A’s sponsors and partners for their confidence in us; I see our successes as their successes, and it is a pleasure to see the confidence we have in working together.
Thank you, too, to my Network colleagues and staff who have worked with me to strengthen Network and U3A governance, especially my fellow office bearers over the past four and a half years. This has been a great journey for me personally, and I am grateful for having the opportunity to continue to grow.
Susan Webster
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This is a summary of some of the many upcoming events and workshops held by Network. Click here for the full list of the upcoming events, workshops and training sessions scheduled for 2022, including regional meetings.
Outer South East and Mornington Peninsula Regional Meeting
Friday, 9 September 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hosted by U3A Southern Peninsula, via Zoom.
Northern Metro Regional Meeting
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hosted by U3A Moreland, via Zoom.
IT How To... Create a PowerPoint Presentation
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Click this Zoom link to join the session on the day.
South West Regional Meeting
Friday, 16 September 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hosted by U3A Colac Otway, via Zoom.
Eastern Metro Regional Meeting
Monday, 19 September 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hosted by U3A Deepdene, location to be advised.
U3A Network Victoria's Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Please note, you must register in advance via this link to attend this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
September Members Council Meeting
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please note, you must register in advance via this link to attend this meeting if you have not already registered to attend the AGM. The meetings are being held using the same Zoom invitation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
U-MAS Users Group
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
This meeting will be held both in person at U3A Nunawading or via Zoom. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link closer to the day of the event.
Leadership and Governance Workshop
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This will be an interactive workshop covering topics:
Please register to attend this workshop via Zoom.
Curious About Science Mentoring Program
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Click this link to join the session on the day.
U3A Marketers Meeting
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Click this link to register in advance.
Seniors Festival Celebration Day
Sunday, 2 October 2022, at Federation Square, Melbourne
U3A State Conference - Hosted by U3A Bendigo
2 - 4 October 2022, in Bendigo
Click here for more information.
The Festival Hub at the Edge
Monday, 3 October to Friday, 7 October 2022, at Federation Square, Melbourne
Free Public Transport for Seniors Card Holders
Sunday, 2 October - Sunday, 9 October 2022
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AGM and Members Council Meeting
Network will hold its 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 21 September via Zoom.
The AGM will be followed by the September Members Council meeting at 11:00 am.
Please note that you must register in advance to be able to attend both meetings. Click on this link to register.
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U3A Shutterbugs - Your Movement Needs You!
The major statewide festival for Victorians over 60, the Victorian Seniors Festival focuses on providing fun and good times with opportunities to participate in events and activities for free or low cost throughout October each year. In 2022, the Festival is turning 40. Live events are in planning for October across Victoria, including Sunday, 2 October for Celebration Day for the International Day of Older Persons at Federation Square and the U3A Conference in Bendigo.
Network wants U3A photographers, videographers and photo groups to capture real U3A people doing real U3A things in October. The items will be used in marketing the U3A movement to support public awareness of the movement, and to grow the membership and participation by Victorian seniors in U3As.
Please contact Tracey Swadling for more information - and get snapping!
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Victorian Pride Regional Grants Available
Grants of up to $15,000 are available for arts and culture projects which showcase regionally based LGBTIQ+ artists and highlight regional communities’ voices and stories.
Applications close 26 September 2022.
Click this link to go to the Midsumma Festival website to find out more about the grant.
Please remember that a list of external grant opportunities is available in the USC section of Network’s website. For access please follow this link: https://u3avictoria.org.au/invitation. Information in the external grants section is updated regularly and is worth bookmarking so you can easily access it.
Photo by Nikki Russian Photography
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Focus on Local Advocacy
A 'Local Advocacy' workshop is planned for Thursday, 15 September at 4pm. This session examines two case studies from U3As that are working at resolving accommodation or facilities issues.
What steps did they take?
Who have they connected with to make it happen?
Click this link to register in advance.
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Last Chance: Leadership and Governance Workshop
This workshop is a must do for all U3A committee members, and will not be repeated until 2023. The last Leadership and Governance Workshop for 2022 will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, 28 September from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. This workshop is for people who are new to their U3A committee or to a committee role, or for those who would like a ‘refresher’.
Click here to register in advance.
If your U3A would like help with governance or development matters, Network would be pleased to offer any one-to-one support for your committee. Contact Martina to discuss this further.
Resources to support committee members can be found in the members only section of Network’s website, the U3A Support Centre, and in the U3A Committee Support Group on Facebook.
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The next meeting for U3A marketers will be held on Thursday, 29 September at 10:00 am via Zoom.
Please register in advance to be able to participate in the meeting, by clicking this link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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IT How To: Create a PowerPoint Presentation
IT How To sessions are supported by Network and delivered by subject matter experts from our sector. They are open to anyone involved in the Victorian U3A movement so please share this information with your members as well as with your committee.
The next IT How To drop-in workshop will look at: How to create a PowerPoint presentation.
This introductory, drop-in workshop will look at your questions on how to get started with, and use, PowerPoint for presentations. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Thursday, 15 September from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click here to join the session on the day
Additional IT How To workshops requested include looking at How to use Tik Tok and How to set up a password manager.
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2022 State Conference - Entertainment Updates!
With 29 days until the 2022 conference starts with the Cocktail Party, there are some places still available so there is still time to add your name to the list! Please contact U3A Bendigo via president@u3abendigo.com or call 0490 858 469 to book in.
The organising committee have advised the following updates about the entertainment aspects of the conference:
- There is no official dress code for the cocktail party, the dinner and other activities at the RSL on the Monday night, but you can choose to dress up if you would like to do that
- Conference participants who are being accompanied by a non-attending partner or friend, can book them in to attend the cocktail party for $50
- BYO guitar or ukulele to the RSL on the Monday night to join Bendigo's players in entertaining the group. Email Bendigo's President so the music can be sent to you in advance
- Please return your completed information sheets to the organisers so they can ensure they have everything in place before the conference commences
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Free Event at Deakin Edge
'Who Do We Think We Are?' is an original production and live show presented by U3A Melbourne City, celebrating the diversity of their members. From First Nations, through first fleet, convicts and early settlers to twentieth century refugees, the show is a collection of illustrated personal stories with universal themes of love and war, oppression and adventure, with surprises and misunderstandings along the way, all helping us to learn more about each other and the society in which we live.
This event will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 5:30 pm at Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square. The show is part of Victoria’s Seniors Week Festival and History Month.
Admission is free but reservations must be made through Trybooking.
For further info contact Merilyn Harris, the producer: via email or 0457 737 201.
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How to Teach (Zen) Tangles in Your Art Class
The workshop will include a demonstration of patterns and techniques, presented in a step-by-step fashion that you will be able to transfer to your own classes. There will be time to practise a few patterns yourself, and tips on how to teach them, as well as an opportunity to chat with other art tutors.
This workshop, facilitated by Deb Borleis from U3A Indigo, is for any Member who leads an art class at their U3A and would like to learn how to teach (Zen) Tangle art to their class.
Thursday, 20 October. 10:30 am -12:00 pm. Click on this link to join the session on the day:
https://u3anetworkvictoria.zoom.us/j/82933374960?pwd=UXVHaEdEZGtuUlBUSy9xU1BtK0xKZz09&from=addon
Want to know more about (Zen) Tangles? Click on this link.
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Contact Us
Network Administration and Operations Manager
and Network News Editor - Tracey Swadling
naom@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 9614 2207
President - Susan Webster
info@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 9670 3659
Secretary - Neil Head
info@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 9670 3659
Member Services Manager - Martina Ryan
msm@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 9614 2657
Education Project Manager - Nellie Collier
epm@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 9670 3659
Technology Project Manager - Chris Charalambous
tpm@u3avictoria.org.au | (03) 7067 8713
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