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WA Rangers AssociationPO Box 334, North Beach WA 6920

Ph: (08) 9448 7565Fax: (08) 9203 7565

Website: www.warangers.asn.auEmail: [email protected]

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Index ................................................................Page 1Welcome ...........................................................Page 2Committee Meetings ........................................President’s Report ...........................................Page 4Treasurer’s Report ...........................................Page 5WARA Committee ............................................Page 6Life Members ...................................................Page 7WA Ranger & Ranger Team Intro ......................Page 8-9WA Ranger of the Year .....................................Page 10WA Ranger Team of the Year ............................Page 11The Keith Pleitner President’s Award ...............Page 12Sponsors .........................................................Page 13-24

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Welcome to the WA Rangers Association (WARA) Annual Report for 2016.

WARA has served Western Australian communities with integrity for over 30 years.

The Committee is made up of Rangers in the industry who volunteer their time to improve the standards of the Ranger Industry across Western Australia.

Through various initiatives, WARA have provided a high level of service to their members and local communities. This in-turn has assisted to further establish and maintain public confidence in Local Government Ranger Services.

Benefits of being a WARA member include;

• Being in touch with current trends and relevant information.• Access to the latest available training programs, conferences and seminars.• Merchandise and equipment purchases.• Gaining assistance, advice, knowledge and skill sharing from experienced

people.• Networking and peer support opportunities.• A voice to influence State Government towards common sense legislation

and industry standards.


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WA Rangers AssociationCommittee Meetings

During the WA Rangers Association business year (from AGM to AGM), a number of Committee Meetings, General Meetings and the Annual General Meeting are held. Any current financial member or other invited person may attend these meetings as a guest and observer. However, only elected members of the Executive Committee or Committee may actively participate in the actual meeting such as voting, motions or raising business matters.

If any WARA member wishes to have an issue or other business raised at any meeting, this can be done by contacting the Association Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting at [email protected]

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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Dene LawrenceCity of South Perth

On behalf of the WA Rangers Association, I am very pleased to welcome everyone to our 2016 Professional Development Conference. This includes all our delegates, sponsors and guests.

It has been another busy year for the WARA Committee. I would sincerely like to thank the Committee and Life Members for their dedication, and commitment to WARA. The achievements by our association over the last year have been significant, but I am looking forward to what 2017 will bring. I would like to congratulate everyone’s efforts and thank everyone that has helped out and supported WARA over the last year and thank all members for their ongoing support.

I would like to thank Dave White, Dee Rohan, Sharna Merritt, Matt Bowen and the rest of the committee for all their hard work and dedication over the last year and especially with the planning for the conference.

I’m also proud to showcase the Associations newsletter, which is being sent out to all local government Ranger departments within Western Australia. I hope that you not only gain valuable insights from the newsletters content, but I invite all Rangers in WA to use this newsletter as a forum to share the vast levels of industry experience which this great state contains. I would like to thank Michal Lowenhoff for all his hard work with the publications. To make your contribution or submit your suggestions for ongoing publications, please email the Association at: [email protected] – We need your help to continue to grow with the newsletter.

The efforts achieved by the committee have helped WARA to continue to be recognised as the peak Local Government Ranger Services industry body across Australia and overseas. This is often displayed through the requests received by WARA for advice, opinions and guidance from members, government departments, media and the public. Whenever an opportunity arises through the media or corresponding with state government, the Committee will endeavour to voice the opinion of WARA members on relevant issues. I would also like to welcome the new members that have joined WARA recently. I believe they will benefit greatly from the support network that WARA has created and I encourage all members to consider nominating for a position on the general or a zone committee. It is very rewarding to work with people that are enthusiastic and a make a contribution towards the development of Local Government Ranger Services in Western Australia. New people joining the committee will help the current generation of members continue to build on what the founding members of WARA set out to achieve. Dene LawrencePresident

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Over View of Operations 2015-2016

Merchandise requests continue, with some new lines added and other’s deleted. Thank you to those who support our efforts. If there is something that you may require that is not shown on our Merchandise list, feel free to ask, we may be able to source it for you.

Due to changes in the postal system, if you want your merchandise promptly may I suggest that you use the merchandise link on the WA Rangers website to place your orders, rather than snail- mail. Please make sure you include size, colour, and purchase order number with your request. If purchasing goods privately payment must be made prior to the goods being despatched. Calendars, will not be available until later in the year due to some production and timing issues. Thanks again to those folk who have assisted by providing photos, some of which will also be used in a forthcoming WEBSITE re-vamp. ( Feel free to send photos that are suitable to us via [email protected] ) The calendars are sent to those renewing their registrations, and to new members with their receipts and membership card.

Membership forms New Applications and Renewals are available on the WEBSITE. (follow the link – any issues send your query to [email protected])Please ensure that any changes to your position, e-mail or postal address is sent to us via [email protected] will enable us to keep our records up to date, and to ensure we keep in touch with you. Payment for Memberships and Merchandise can be made via EFT using the account number found on the membership form.

The quickest way to secure your orders is to send them via the merchandise link on the website,

Treasurer’s Report The financial records are currently with the Auditor. Figures will be available shortly, but not in time to be included in this report. Cheers Dee

Membership Secretary/Treasurers Annual Report

TREASURER’S ANNUALREPORT

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Mr Dene Lawrence City of South Perth PresidentMrs Sharna Merritt Town of Bassendean Vice PresidentMs Dee Rohan City of Armadale Treasurer/Membership SecretaryMr Matt Bowen Town of Bassendean SecretaryMr Chris Barlow City of Busselton Web MasterMr Malcolm Jenkinson City of JoondalupMr Michal Lowenhoff City of JoondalupMr Mark Bettridge Town of BassendeanMs Carol Grazier Town of Bassendean Mr Ash Smith City of VincentMr Santokh Gill City of CanningMr Geoff Copley City of KwinanaMs Rosalyn Edwards Shire of DandaraganMr Kim Friis Shire of MerredinMr Daniel Carter City of Greater GeraldtonMr Bruce Gilbert City of BelmontMr Dave White Life MemberMr Keith Pleitner Life Member

Training AdvisorMs Sharleen Jordan Central Regional Tafe

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Mr Keith Pleitner Retired Life MemberMr Ray Sousa Retired Life MemberMr Colin Curry City of Rockingham Life MemberMr Clive Howes Retired Life MemberMr Ray McArthur City of Bayswater Life MemberMr Colin Hanley City of Stirling Life MemberMr Garry Turner Retired Life MemberMr Dave White Life Member Mr Steve Elvidge Community Justice UK Life MemberMr Mervyn Scully Retired Life MemberMr Brian Watkins City of Armadale Life MemberMr John Scotland Shire of Harvey Life MemberMr Malcolm Bennett Retired Life MemberMs Dee Rohan City of Armadale Life Member

WA Rangers AssociationLife Members

In respectful memory of Mr John Herington, first President and first Life Member of this Association.

Passed away 23 July 2005.Rest In Peace

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RANGER & RANGER TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARDSThe Ranger and Ranger Team of the year awards have been created to acknowledge exemplary work conducted within our industry. Although not well known externally, performing the duties of a Ranger in any jurisdiction requires a broad skill set, community focus, passion and a willingness to serve others for the greater good. It is because of this unique role and the wide range of skills required to perform in often unfavourable conditions, that the Association wish to recognise one person and one team each year who have been show to provide the highest standard of service to their community as seen by their peers.

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2015 RANGER OF THE YEARThe West Australian Rangers Association would like congratulate to the 2015 Ranger of the year; Craig Walker, Shire of Halls Creek

Big congratulations to Craig Walker from the Shire of Halls Creek who won this presti-gious award. Craig has been employed with the Shire of Halls Creek for the past four years. During that time he has remained an asset to the Shire, commencing in the role of Ranger and later advancing to Senior Ranger.

Craig was nominated by his CEO Rodger Kerr-Newell who is very proud of all Craig has achieved for the Shire of Halls Creek and is very grateful to have him as part of the team. The below is some comments taken from Craig’s nomination from CEO Rodger Kerr-Newell; Craig is often known to go beyond his core duties to assist locals in his own time. Craig has stepped up and taken a lead in bush fire control for the region and also arranges and completes mosquito fogging within the Shire. Craig has also been involved with the recent dog de-sexing program and assisted with the running of a volunteer led Dog show during NAIDOC which he used the opportunity to promote dog health. Craig is a strong character within the Shire of Halls Creek and retains the respect of his colleagues and community members alike.

On behalf of WARA, Congratulations again Craig!

Also congratulations to the other finalists;• Antonia Tardivel-Jones from the City of Joondalup &• Debbie Papps from the Shire of Toodyay

2015 RANGER TEAM OF THE YEAR A congratulations goes out to the Town of Bassendean Rangers for taking out the 2015 Ranger Team of the Year award. The team consists of Sharna Merritt, Mark Bettridge, Carol Grazier and Matt Bowen.

The Town of Bassendean were nominated by their CEO; Robert Jarvis and the Director Operational Services; Simon Stewert-Dawkins for exceptional level of service. The Towns application was also endorsed by the Officer in Charge at Kiara Police Station who is always impressed with their personal levels of commitment to the community of Bassendean along with the collective willingness to provide assistance to his officers. The Towns Rangers have worked hard to improve the image and reputation of Rangers in general. The Town regularly receives compliments, encouragement and positive feedback relating to the Rangers and the service they provide.

On behalf of WARA, Congratulations again to the Town of Bassendean!

Also congratulations to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley for being a finalist.

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Year Name Council1990 Rex Dyer Shire of Augusta– Margaret River1991 Max Lewis Shire of Katanning1992 Garry Turner Shire of Albany1993 Graeme Raine City of Nedlands 1994 Peter Cicanese Town of Vincent1995 John McGee Town of Vincent1996 Ray Sousa Town of Kwinana1997 Robert Fraser Shire of Northam1998 Dave Tonkin City of Subiaco1999 Steve Edwards City of Geraldton2000 Steve Elvidge City of Subiaco2001 Andrea Smith City of Fremantle2002 Mike Scott Shire of York2003 Chris Seaton Shire of Halls Creek2004 Philip Dean City of Stirling2005 Graham Page Shire of Exmouth2006 Luc Thirion Town of Northam2007 Chris Hoare Shire of Denmark2008 Ashley Robbins Shire of Roebourne2009 Murray Matthews Shire of Moora2010 Ray Parry Shire of Plantagenet2011 Chris Carey Shire of Dandaragan2012 Joe Sidoti Town of Victoria Park2013 Paul Fromont City of South Perth2014 Bob Jefferys Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup2015 Craig Walker Shire of Halls Creek

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Year Team 2002 City of Fremantle 2003 Town of Port Hedland 2004 City of Fremantle 2005 City of Mandurah 2006 City of South Perth 2007 Town of Vincent 2008 City of Nedlands 2009 City of Geraldton-Greenough 2010 City of Stirling 2011 City of South Perth 2012 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River 2013 Shire of Broome 2014 Shire of Dardanup 2015 Town of Bassendean

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Year Recipient2002 Dave White City of Fremantle2003 Dave White City of Fremantle2004 Terry Francais City of Canning2005 Dave White City of Fremantle2006 Peter Oliver City of Rockingham2007 Peter Oliver City of Rockingham2008 Dee Rohan City of Armadale2009 Eric Ayers City of Wanneroo2010 Dene Lawrence City of South Perth2011 Sharna Murton Town of Bassendean2012 Paul Postma Shire of Gingin2013 Phil Avery Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup2014 Malcolm Jenkinson City of Joondalup2015 Keith Pleitner Life Member

THE KEITH PLEITNER PRESIDENT’S AWARD

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