October 2005
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2 YEARS ON AIR - Help Us celebrate!
Can you believe it's been 2 years! We can't! The time has slipped
by so quickly and even though we've been looping music we've managed
to introduce some programs and keep up with our growing list of
sponsorship-advertising. Plan to stay close to the radio on sat
29th oct - whether you're in the car or having a bbq or relaxing
at home - There'll be an EXCITING announcement on our birthday -
as well as lots of give aways with Deb on air from 10am till 7pm
Since going on air around 2:18am on the 29th October 2003 we have
achieved some amazing things with very limited resources. there's
a list of milestones and answered on page ?)
PEOPLE
Welcome on Board!
Mark Watson joined us as our sales representative in August - if
you're in business in Gippsland you may hear from Mark. We've developed
some great new - an very affordable - sponsorship advertising packages
so call the office to find out more.
Paul Lees has joined us on the Work for the Dole Program so we
continue our association with East Gippsland TAFE. Paul is maintaining
our CD library and is working on getting web links to all the artists
you hear on Life FM.
Also joining us on the Work for the 4 Dole scheme is Leigh May -
Leigh has had some past radio experience and he is in training in
production.
Vicki Kent is helping out on reception while Yvonne has a break
and Kerrie Hall is also assisting in that area through WFD.
Cyril Payne from the Latrobe Valley has joined us and is presenting
a special program on Sundays mornings called HymnSong. He has worked
for the BBC and more recently in community radio. If you have a
favourite hymn you'd like to hear, this is your chance - Cyril is
calling for requests so write to us at PO Box 1378, Sale 3853 or
email programs@lifefm.com.au.
Welcome also to Tess who has joined us through a CentreLink program
- Tess is cleaning for us each week and it's wonderful!
OFFICE HOURS
We apologise for not having regular office hours but until we get
fulltime staff we are relying on the generosity of our volunteers.
Deb and Beth are in and out of the office traveling around the huge
broadcast area so at present we do our best to open the office Monday
from 9:30am - 5pm, Tues & Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm and Thurs &
Fri from 2-5pm. These are the hours that Yvonne works in reception.
- if the door is open - otherwise - someone is there and you're
welcome to drop in.
You can always ring first - the calls are switched through to the
mobile if we are out and about we'll be able to help in one way
or another.
FUNDRAISERS
RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Are you supporting Life FM through Ritchie's IGA Supermarkets?
If not sign up for Life FM and every time you buy groceries Life
FM BENEFITS!
Up to Sept 05 we have received
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO HAVE SAUSAGE SIZZLE
During our anniversary month - October - we've put out the challenge
to Gippsland groups to raise funds for Life FM. The group that raises
the most money through sausage sizzles in October will win the prize
package worth over $1000.00.
Register your group by calling 5143 0355 click
here
Competition closes - Thursday 27th October 2005. Winners will be
announced on Saturday 29th . Sign up now and help Life FM while
you help your club or group OR business.
FEEDBACK
"Thank you for the great music....it does help keep you focused
on the One who does matter.....thanks" Jo
About our Podcasting - "What a great idea... and your information
page is brilliant... what a great job.... well done to the folks
that put this together" Allen
"Dear Life FM I listen to your radio station a lot especially
when delivering pizzas,I find it very uplifting" Richard
"My family loves the music on your station, its always uplifting"
Michelle & Dave
"As I said I happened on you by accident and have been a fan
since. It is so good to listen to clean music and music that brings
the Lord into my mind and heart. I am waking and going to sleep
each day with the Lord and through the day you keep him by my side.
Thank you" Ann
"Thank you for your continued encouraging programs - it gives
those who hear the daily broadcast a much needed focus in their
daily walk with the Lord. Bless you all at Life FM as you continue
to be faithful servants of the Lord." Winsome
"I love listening to your inspirational Christian music which
praises our amazing creator. When people come to our house 103.9
is sounding in the background. Great in the evenings after 7 to
relax and chat by." Ian
DONATING IS EASY AND TAX DECUCTIBLE
If 90 people give $1,000 once, = $90,000
If 180 people give $500 once, = $90,000
If 150 people give $50 a month for one year, = $90,000
If 87 people give $20 weekly for one year, = $90,480
If 174 people give $10 weekly for one year, = $90,480
We have 400 current members
Printable Donation Form or donate
online through our Secure Store
SHARE YOUR LIFE STORY
What does Life FM mean to you?
We'd love to hear your story and to share it with others to encourage
and inspire them.
We hear so many stories when we visit churches and meetings so we
thought it would be a good idea to pass these stories on. Call the
office 5143 0355 or write to Life Story, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853
and we'll be in touch to get YOUR "Life" story.
Your "Life" experience may touch someone's heart!
AGM 2005
Thursday 10th November 2005, 7:00pm at the Latrobe City Sports
Club, 107 - 111 Crinigan Rd MORWELL
AGENDA
- WELCOME
- APOLOGIES
- MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11 Nov 2004
- FINANCIAL REPORT
- CoM REPORT
- STATION MANAGER REPORT
- APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
- ELECTION OF FOUR COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERS
NB: No matters other than those listed above can be dealt with
(Rule 20.8)
Current Committee of Management
1. Colin Coomber
2. Stuart Lawson
3. Heidi Saliba
4. Beth Harris - term expired
5. Alison Clarke - term expired
6. Cameron Rash - term expired
7. Heather Toms
8. Stewart Cramer - filling vacancy
9. VACANT
10. Debbie Bye - Station Manager's CoM position - ex officio (Rule
12.2)
NOMINATIONS
If you wish to nominate someone for the Committee of Management,
please fill in and return the form below to Life FM, PO Box 1378,
Sale 3853
**Please note that to nominate someone you must be a financial
member of Life FM over the age of eighteen (Rule 24.2)
Your signed nomination form must arrive at the Life FM office no
later than 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st November. Details of the nominees
will then be posted on the Life FM web site on Thursday 3rd November
and also displayed at the AGM (Rule 12.6).
For Committee of Management Nomination Form - click this link to download PDF file or
call the office on 03 5143 0355
Voting will only be required if there is more than the required
number of nominees.
VOTING
If you are unable to attend the AGM and would like to vote, you
may request an absentee voting form (Rule 24.4) from the Life FM
office by phoning 5143 0355 or email - gippsland@lifefm.com.au and
a voting form will be sent out to you.
Your absentee vote will need to arrive at the Life FM office no
later than 5:00pm on Wednesday 9th November (Rule 24.4.1) and this
includes any proxy votes.
(Rule 24.3)
To obtain a proxy form contact the Life FM office.
RULES
A copy of the Rules of Association is available at the Life office
upon request for all financial members.
OVERDUE MEMBERSHIPS
Last Newsletter I wrote to you about the grave financial state
of Life FM. Many responded to that call and for that we give thanks
to God!
In the last few months we have had new sponsors come on board,
new members have signed up, and some existing members have renewed
their memberships.
At the time of writing this however, we have 393 CURRENT members
and 89 over due for renewal. It is vitally important that we maintain
our membership numbers for a number of reasons:
- We need the revenue that comes from membership fees
- This is YOUR radio station - you can support it and keep it
going as a witness and outreach in Gippsland by maintaining your
membership, praying for those involved on the ground - or getting
actively involved as a volunteer.
- Our licence will be reviewed by the Australian Communications
and Media Authority every 5 years - so we need to show them that
interest and support in Life FM is growing!
We're still only just meeting our ongoing costs - and these costs
do not include any wages to the faithful few who work almost full
time for the station.
There are a lot of people in Gippsland, but you'd be surprised
at how few are actively involved with Life FM. If you want it to
continue we urge you to get involved:
Encourage family and friends to sign up as members and make sure
you renew your own membership!
Talk to people you know who run a business to encourage them to
take out a sponsorship; Encourage your own employer to take out
a sponsorship;
Let us know of high-profile (but low cost!) places where we can
erect signage;
organise a fund-raiser - every little bit helps; The ways of helping
are unlimited - if you have an idea give us a call.
If you think Life FM has anything to offer the community then we
urge you to act now.
God bless,
Cameron Rash
Treasurer
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NOTES AND NEWS
DEPUTATIONS to Your Church, Club or Group...
There's so much that has happened since we started broadcasting
in October 2003. If you would like to hear first-hand some of the
exciting stories of how God has moved to bring this radio station
to Gippsland - give me a call on 5143 0355 or email deb@lifefm.com.au
and we'll make arrangements for a visit to your club, group or church.
I look forward to meeting you.
SIGNS OF LIFE
Have you seen the trailer on the grassy knoll?
We have been given 7 signs (Biblical significance noted!) which
we are currently with a sign writer - Beecher Signs at Bairnsdale.
We need places along the main highway to put them. If you have a
property adjoining the highway or in a prominent place please let
us know
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
And I sought for a man...that should...stand in the gap..."Ezekiel
22:30
"Most people are more capable and more important than me. Who
am I, anyway, to think that I could make a difference?" Is
that how you feel? If it is, just be glad that Henry Ford, Martin
Luther King Jr, Abraham Lincoln and the apostle Paul didn't think
like you! How many did it take to rescue the man on the Jericho
Road? ONE good Samaritan. How many did it take to confront Pharaoh
and lead the Exodus? ONE man - Moses. In 1645, ONE vote gave Oliver
Cromwell control of England. In 1776 ONE vote gave America the English
language instead of German. In 1868, ONE vote saved President Andrew
Jackson from impeachment. In 1941, ONE vote gave Adolph Hitler control
of the Nazi Party! Esther, a Jewish girl who was married to a pagan
king, broke a long-standing tradition, marched into her husband's
throne room, spoke her mind, and rescued her nation from a holocaust.
ONE woman - only ONE - saved the nation, because she was willing
to get personally involved to the point of sacrifice. She said "If
I perish, I perish" (Es 4:16) Before you say, "Somebody
else should be doing this instead of me," read these words.
"I am only ONE, but I'm still ONE. I cannot do everything,
but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will
not refuse to do something that I can do." Ask God today, "What
can I do in this situation?"
Bob Gass
It's Time
It's time for us to stand up and be counted.
It's time for us to rejoice.
It's time for us to PRAISE THE LORD.
Are we so complacent that we're content to let the secular media
and people who don't know God, who is in all and through all and
the creator of our Universe, dictate how we should think, feel and
respond to the hurt and degradation of our society?
I don't know about you but sometimes when I hear the news and the
"experts" deciding our future, I just want to scream "the
answer is Jesus". We are being given a UNIQUE opportunity to
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The wheels are turning faster than ever and as
we spin into this next turn we need to be armed and ready for battle.
And it will be a BATTLE! Satan does not want us working together
as a Christian community. Satan does not want us praying against
the powers of darkness and for the light of Jesus to break through.
The attacks will come in many different disguises so we need to:
" Be self controlled and alert. Your adversary
the devil prowls about like a roaring lion waiting for someone to
devour" 1 Peter 5:8
Life FM Newsletter - May 2005
Support our Sponsors
Life FM relies on the sponsorship support of local businesses to
keep the station running. As a listener of Life FM you can help
encourage these businesses to continue supporting Life FM. If you're
looking for; Financial Advice, Sewing or Craft items, CDs and Books,
Computer Products & Support - even Tip Truck Hire or Tree Lopping!
If you need your hair done, require pharmaceutical products or advice
on you financial software, if you'd like your videos put on DVD
or you're contemplating a caravanning holiday consider shopping
with our sponsors.
Donations are Tax Deductible
It is now possible to make a direct deposit to Life FM. You can
do this as a once-off or you can set things up so that your bank
transfers a set amount once a week, fortnight or month. Having a
direct debit means it's painless for you and regular for us. Why
not give it some thought? Just contact your bank and ask them to
arrange a regular transfer to Life FM Gippsland at Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633 000 ACCOUNT: 116708298.
Moving On...
After 5 years helping in Administration, the last 2 years full
time, Allen Moore has decided to move on. We wish him all the best
as he looks for paid employment.
Committee of Management member David Jones is leaving the area
and after 4 years on our CoM. David has also served as President
and Vice-President during that time - all the best David!
Laurence Martin was with us on a 3 month contract through Work
Ways as a Sales Rep and has also moved on.
Moving In...
In the Office: Yvonne Hope joined us in November last year and
is the main-stay in the office.
Jennifer Hanratty and Robyn Bruhn have joined us as well and are
busy learning the ropes.
Melissa Charlton is with us through the Work For The Dole Program
and has been doing a fantastic job cataloguing our entire CD library.
She is also learning production techniques.
Ros Biddiscombe is also a valuable volunteer who helps via email
and Cate McKeown is helping in our sales area.
Peter B has started training in announcing - he's our test pilot
as we pull out training program together.
New Voices
You may have noticed some new voices - Doug Treasure and Derek
have joined Carissa Rash, Jon Bennett and Deb and Peter is the voice
announcing our Top 30 tracks.
Trivia Night Fundraiser
7:30pm Sat 16 July @ Garnsey Hall, Gippsland Grammar in McGhee
St, Sale - BYO drinks & nibbles $15 head - tables of 8 - lots
of door prizes - and a great price for the winning table Bookings
- call 5143 0355 during office hours
Ritchies Community Benefits Promotion
 Are
you supporting Life FM through Ritchie's IGA Supermarkets? If not
sign up for Life FM and every time you buy groceries Life FM BENEFITS!
Up to April 05 we have received $1207.29
Sausage Sizzle Challenge - Plan Now!
Win a GOLD ONE MONTH SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE for your church or non-profit
club or group or your business. During our 2nd anniversary month
- October - we're putting out the challenge to Gippsland groups
to raise funds for Life FM. The group that raises the most money
through sausage sizzles in October will win the sponsorship package
worth over $1000.00. Register your group by calling 5143 0355 during
office hours or challenge@lifefm.com.au
Competition closes - Thursday 27th October 2005 Winners will be
announced on Saturday 29th October - our 2nd birthday on air! Sign
up now and help Life FM while you help your club or group OR business
From the treasurer
 About
this time last year we wrote to you to about the financial state
of Life FM. Since that time God has continued to be faithful and
to supply our needs. Many people across Gippsland and beyond have
been very generous with their money. Sponsors have got on board,
new members have signed up, existing members have renewed their
membership.
But we're still only barely meeting our ongoing costs - and these
costs do not include any wages to the faithful few who work almost
full time for the station.
The note on the front of this newsletter is not an exaggeration!
The future of Life FM really is in the hands of Gippslanders. There's
a lot of people in Gippsland, but you'd be surprised at how few
are actively involved with Life FM. If you want it to continue we
urge you to get involved:
- encourage family and friends to sign up as members (and make
sure you renew your own!);
- talk to people you know who run a business to encourage them
to take out a sponsorship;
- encourage your own employer to take out a sponsorship;
- let us know of high-profile (but low cost!) places where we
can erect signage;
- organise a fund-raiser - every little bit helps;
- the ways of helping are unlimited - if you have an idea give
us a call.
Please, please, please don't let this challenge be answered by
someone else. If you think Life FM has anything to offer the community
then we urge you to act now, before it's too late.
God bless,
Cameron Rash
Treasurer
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LIFE FM
Deputations to Your Church, Club or Group...
There's so much that has happened since we started broadcasting
in October 2003. If you would like to hear first-hand some of the
exciting stories of how God has moved to bring this radio station
to Gippsland - give me a call on 5143 0355 or email deb@lifefm.com.au
and we'll make arrangements for a visit to your club, group or church.
I look forward to meeting you.
SIGNS OF LIFE
Have you seen the trailer on the grassy knoll?
We have been given 7 signs (Biblical significance noted!) which
we are currently with a sign writer - Beecher Imaging & Signs
at Bairnsdale.
We need places along the main highway to put them. If you have
a property adjoining the highway or in a prominent place please
let us know.
GOD'S OWN COUNTRY
After fearing Country Gospel would finish because of a lack of
finances, the ministry is approaching its 100th show and changing
its name.
"This is going to be a day of rejoicing," said Producer
Don Taylor. "God has provided in the form of people who have
come alongside us with prayers, encouragement and practical support."
In particular Don thanked several ministries who had gone the extra
mile to help a "mate" on the other side of the globe.
"The last two years have been a journey with its share of challenges,
and unexpected blessings," said Don. "When we started,
I was believing for 3 stations to take the program. Just last week,
the number of stations broadcasting the program weekly went past
250 stations, including the most recent addition of a 24*7 country
network in New Zealand." On the 100th program, the name will
change to "GOD'S OWN COUNTRY
Local Interviews
Each Friday Deb presents a local interview segment.
You can listen to all these interviews right here on our website!
Visit the Interviews Page
JANUARY
- Longford/Loch Sport Lions BBQ - Tsunami Relief
- Garage sale run by 2 ten year old boys - Tsunami Relief
- Mercy Ships Aust - Tsunami Relief
- Adventure Flights - Tsunami Relief
- Perry Bridge 100 year Anniversary
- Collins Booksellers Sale (sponsored segment)
- Gift of Joy Project - China (local teams going to help out next
month)
- Sale & Bairnsdale RSPCA
FEBRUARY
- Heidi Saliba - Christian Outreach Centre, Sale in Wuhan China
- Collins Booksellers & Songs of Praise Concert Bairnsdale
- Derek Nichols
- Tsunami Country Music Fundraiser Bus Tour - Val Murphy
- Simeon - Sale concert 5th March - with 6 giveaway tickets
- RSPCA - Sale & Bairnsdale
MARCH
- Pastor Graham Gunning - Kingsway - in China with Gift of Joy
Ministry
- Collins Booksellers
- Paul Hamilton Glover - pianist performing at fundraiser concert
in Bairnsdale on Sunday
- RSPCA
APRIL
- TREK FOR TREATMENT UPDATES EACH FRIDAY
- Lynn Willmott - Gippsland author
- IGNITION - Christian Creative Arts Festival
- Collins Booksellers
- Paul Furlong - Victorian musician
- Vicki Haines - Mission to Nepal
- Gippsland Armed Forces Museum
- Migrant Memorial
- Vicki Haines - getting involved in missions
- Marie Charteris - fundraising for Sister Rita in India
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