Guests from around the state attended a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the incorporation of the co-operative on the 10th of October 2006
The reception was attended by the Mayor of Meander Valley Council, Cr Mark Shelton and featured a small display.
Councillor Shelton congratulated the co-operative for its successful work over the last 10 years. Bill Bartlett, Secretary of the co-operative thanked the many people who had contributed over the years and announced the creation this website to inform the community of the work of the co-operative.
10th Anniversary
Mark Shelton, Mayor of meander Valley Council, addresses the guests
Deloraine co-op President Vanessa Walters cuts the birthday cake
Deloraine Co-op members Bill Bartlett, Irene Beswick, Laura Heiner, Chris Barnett, Vanessa Walters, with Cr Shelton
K Meerman (Elizabeth Macquarie Homes) & Duncan Bowers (Housing Tas)
Laura, Chris & Vanessa Assist the media
The birthday cake
Chris sets out the food for guests
Emma Bartlett, attempts a smile
Linda Seaborn (Co-housing Co-operative), with Margaret Grubb and Jim Grubb (Mersery Valley Co-operative)
Bodhi McSweeney (Timber World Meander) & Marguerite McNeill (Meander Valley News
Vanessa Walters & Sharon Webb
Duncan Bowers & Bill Bartlett
Laura threatens to poke reporter’s eyes out if she doesn’t write nice things
Bill Thanks everyone for their support
Guests tuck in
Old housing Co-op soldiers
Cake cutting sub-committee debates draft cake cutting agenda