Alpine Radio will host present a Tribute Program to remember Ian Erbacher (Mr P) who passed away on Saturday 3rd October. The program will air from the Alpine Radio studio.
 
The program will be presented by his colleagues from Alpine Radio, from 12 noon to 3pm on Friday 30th October when his normal “High Country” program would be on. We will play songs that Ian liked to play on High Country, The Year That Was and Valley Sports, and we will ask friends and colleagues to say a few words about Ian’s life. 
 
Ian was born in Mount Beauty, lived here all of his 63 years, and was a life member of the Bogong Clay Target Club (a member there for 44 years), a keen bowler with Dederang Bowls Club, and a life member and founding member of Alpine Radio.
 
Alpine Radio listeners are welcome to call the station on 5754 4554 to say a few words or request a favourite song of Ian’s.

Alpine Radio's Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 26th October 2020 at 11:00am in the Alex McCulloch Hall, Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. 24 people attended in person in two venue spaces  (with seating and capacity arranged in line with DHHS Regional Victoria Third Step restrictions effective 11.59pm 18th September 2020) and via Zoom conferencing.

Thank you to all who attended and to those who sent proxy forms (or apologies) because they could not attend.
President Nick Brown presented the President's Report and Treasurer Keith Pike presented the Financial Report. Dick Puttyfoot took the chair to conduct the executive and committee election process.

The 2020/202 Committee of Management (all elected unopposed) consists of:
President: Nick Brown
Vice-President: Dick Puttyfoot
Secretary: Linda Parkinson
Treasurer: Keith Pike
Committee (4): Helen McDougall (Volunteer Coordinator), and new members Christine Riches, Craig Vine,  and Vivienne Rochford.
Welcome to our new committee members and thank you to Hugh Paton, Scottie Graham and Ken Halse, committee members stepping down.

A big thank you to Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, staff and volunteers for their hospitality and helping us make our meeting a success and COVID safe.
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Reports
President's Report

Alpine Radio is celebrating ROCKTOBER this month, and we are giving you the chance to win some great PRIZES!!!
We want to see your ROCKTOBER themed posters.
What is ROCKTOBER? It’s our celebration of all things rock, from the classic rock era, through to your modern rock favourites.  Why not have a go at coming up with a poster to help us celebrate?

• Posters can be hand drawn, painted, or created on a computer
• Poster size must be either A4 or A3
• The words ‘Alpine Radio’ must be mentioned somewhere on the poster, for example, ‘ROCKTOBER' with Alpine Radio.

There will be a winner chosen from each of these three categories:

• Children up to 12     PRIZE: $50 voucher from Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office.
• Teens 13 to 17         PRIZE: $50 voucher from Swiss and Chips, Tawonga South.
• Adults 18 and over  PRIZE: Voucher for 2 takeaway dinners from Roi’s Restaurant, Tawonga.

A huge THANK YOU to these businesses for their generous prize donations!
Entries close Friday 16th October 2020.
For full details, CONDITIONS OF ENTRY and an ENTRY FORM click here.

​R U OK? is calling on Australians to include staying connected in their daily routine as they deal with the lasting impact of the Coronavirus.

R U OK? CEO, Katherine Newton says the virus has affected everyone in some way and we all need to actively seek ways to connect, and in some cases reconnect, with those in our world who might be struggling.

“The pandemic has inspired some wonderful examples of how caring our community can be and we need to hold on to that because that sense of genuine care and concern can be life changing for those grappling with the impact of recent events.

"Some people find change pretty scary,” said Ms Newton. “Many might be feeling disconnected from day to day life, have new financial and employment pressures, added family stressors, be physically unwell, or experiencing heightened levels of anxiety.

To #StayConnected:
• Create a list: Think about who in your world, personal or professional, near or far who might be struggling.
• Dedicate the time: Make ‘time to ask’ as part of your daily routine.
• Choose your channel: Communicate in way that works for you both: make a phone call, send an SMS, video call, email or, if you can meet in person you might want to chat over the fence, go for a walk together or catch up for a cuppa. 

If you need guidance on how to support someone, visit ruok.org.au
If you need support or know someone who does, visit ruok.org.au/findhelp for professional support services and self-care tools.

Source of this article: ​https://www.ruok.org.au/make-staying-connected-a-new-daily-routine

Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds you raise as part of your Dry July will provide invaluable services for cancer patients, their families and carers – whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment.

Having a month off alcohol also has great health benefits, such as sleeping better, having more energy and of course, no hangovers! So you're not only helping others, you're helping yourself. It's a win-win!

Alpine Radio is getting behind President, Nicholas Brown as he does a Dry-ish July. Nick has signed up to the 21 day challenge which means he will go alcohol free for 21 days this July to help raise funds for people affected by cancer. Nick says, “as many of you know, this is very important so I'd be pleased if you can help me get to my target of $500 and we might pay for a Breast Care Nurse for McGrath Foundation, or assist in cancer research.”
 
Help Nick Brown reach his fundraising target of $500 by donating to his fundraising page here.

You can find out more about the Dry July Campaign here.
 
Every donation makes a difference for people affected by cancer.
Photo credit Mary Pike 2020

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.

This year's theme for #NRW2020 – In this together – is now resonating in ways we could not have foreseen when it was announced last year, but it reminds us whether in a crisis or in reconciliation we are all #InThisTogether.

There are some great resources on NRW's website which will enable you to share, support and celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2020 by tuning-in to a host of virtual events, and by joining in on the conversation online.

Stay safe and healthy, and be involved with your local community – because we are #InThisTogether2020.

You can find out more about National Reconciliation Week if you visit Reconciliation Australia’s website here.