Port Albert Progress Association Presidents Report - Jenny Smith

2 days ago

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This year ends my 3rd term as President for the Port Albert Progress Association.

I will be stepping down from the role this year as Darrell and I plan to do a lot more travelling, so I won’t physically around to support the PAPA team.

PAPA have held a major suite of events this year

• NYE Fireworks and Twilight Market 2025

• Australia Day 2026

• A music event in March 2026

• Easter Lantern Festival 2026

• Anzac Day 2026

• Volunteer training sessions

• Seniors Workshops for older members in our community

• AFL Grand Final

• Our inaugural National Gone Fishing Day event • Melbourne Cup Luncheon.

None of this happens without volunteer assistance and a lot of planning.

A shout out to Deb and Rob for event planning this year and congratulations to Rob on the success of his training sessions, and the inaugural National Gone Fishing Day.

Rob also applies and acquits most of our community grants ATM and does an amazing job of it.

Rob and Sharon continue to work effectively but quietly 😊 in the background with our socials and website. Rob also manages our business memberships, communications, advertising and website content marketing and management.

A shout out to Warren, Sue and Sandi for their executive support this year especially given I was away for almost half of the year.

Thanks to Deb for finalizing the Insta frame project whilst I was away…. it looks great.

Also, we finally saw the bridge get replaced on the Old Port Walking Trail. Thanks to Warren for his persistence.

The hall has had quite a few bookings this year and we have also been able to upgrade the toilets with hand dryers, install a new side fence and have the floors resealed and polished. They look great.

The Tennis courts are still being maintained for use by the community, some new nets are also being added to the facility.

Our numbers of volunteers continue to dwindle, so if you are looking to get involved please speak up and make yourself known to our exec and committee members and please answer our calls for help when we put them out for events.

Without the volunteers, events and local activities unfortunately cannot happen...

A special mention to Col who has again run the monthly raffles for NYE whilst I am off getting to the warmer climate for as long as possible throughout the year.

Thanks also to those local volunteers who helped Col while I was away. Col has also continued to manage the merchandise stocks for PAPA.

It’s been great continuing to work with other community groups to help achieve outcomes for the local area. Thank you for your support in getting things done, and please continue to support whoever takes on the Presidents role in future.

It’s been an interesting ride for the last 3 years, in a role I was not expecting to be in.

It has been an enjoyable experience.

I wish whoever has the pleasure to continue to work with our great bunch of volunteers when stepping into the Presidents role , all the best for the future. I’m only a phone call away for support even when we are travelling.

Please continue to support our team and great work they all do.

Regards,

Jenny Smith

PAPA President 2024-2025-2026

2026 - 2027 PAPA Committee

Welcome to the New Port Albert Progress Association Committee

We are pleased to welcome the newly appointed committee of the Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA). Following in the footsteps of committees from years past, these dedicated individuals will work tirelessly to make Port Albert and the surrounding region an even better place to live, work, and raise families—contributing countless volunteer hours without hesitation.

PAPA members extend their gratitude to the committee for their commitment and service over the next 12 months.

Executive Members:

President: TBA
Vice President: Warren Curry (Far Left)
Secretary: Sandra Lee-Davie (Inset from Right)
Treasurer: Sue Heal (Far Right)
*Thanks to Garry Stephens for chairing the meeting