Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

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BRAINSTORMING SESSION

📢 **You Are Invited!** 🎉

Join the Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry for an exciting brainstorming session! This is your chance to shape an incredible community event scheduled for Friday, 13th December.
 
🏙️ **Background:**
This year, thanks to Jacqui Bakewell from UHSC, we’ve secured a grant for open street events in Murrurundi, Scone, and Merriwa. The Merriwa Chamber is thrilled to support the event in our town, but we need YOUR ideas to make it truly special!
 
🗣️ **Merriwa Community Ideas:**
This event is **FOR the community**, and we want your input! Whether you’re an adult, elderly, kid, or youth, your opinions and ideas are valuable to us. (Yes, bring the kids and their ideas!!)
 
**What are we looking for?**
– Creative ideas
– Fun activities
– Ways to make the event inclusive and engaging
 
**Why should you attend?**
– Be a part of something great
– Connect with your community
– Share your unique perspective
 
📅 **Details:**
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 23rd July
🕒 Time: 6.30pm
📍 Location: Merriwa RSL Club
 
 
**Registration is required** to ensure we have enough space for everyone. Please sign up to let us know you’re coming.
 
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your amazing ideas!
 

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🎉 Update on Merriwa Shared Pathway Fundraising!

We’re thrilled to report that we’ve raised a total of $𝟒𝟑,𝟑𝟑𝟏.𝟕𝟒 so far, including donations and income from our raffle! We’re now just $16,668.26 short of reaching our goal of $60,000 to cover council fees for residents along the Merriwa Shared Pathway.
 
This has been an amazing effort from everyone involved! Thank you to everyone who has made a donation, contributed cans and bottles to the Men’s Shed for the 10c recycling, purchased raffle tickets, and shared our posts.
 
Your support has been incredible, and every contribution brings us closer to our target. This project will connect our community and enhance safety and accessibility for all.
A big thank you to everyone who has supported us. Let’s keep pushing forward!
 
If you haven’t contributed yet, you can still donate through our GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/3508bd7d or directly to the Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce:
Bank: Regional Australia Bank
BSB: 932 000
Account: 100 498 003
Account Name: Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce
 
Together, we can bridge the remaining $16,668.26 gap and make Merriwa an even better place to live and visit. Thank you all for your amazing support!
 

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RAFFLE WINNERS

Thank you to everyone who supported our raffle and purchased tickets, and also to those who volunteered their time to sell tickets.
 
The raffle was drawn through the online raffle system, at the Merriwa RSL Club at 7pm on Saturday 8th June 2024 and witnessed by Jane Walmsley.
 
Our raffle winners are as follows:
 
1st – (Weber BBQ) Barbara Cronin
2nd – (Quilt) Heather Constable
3rd – (Nespresso Coffee Machine) Yvette Dolan
4th – (Townhouse Accommodation) Tim Walmsley
5th – ($200 IGA Card) Lisa Smith
6th – ($200 Pharmacy Voucher) Ashlee Proctor
7th – ($200 Home Hardware Card) Denis White
8th – (Mountain Bike) Winner yet to be notified.
9th – ($75 WLT Card) Paige McConnell
10th – (Lisa Pollock Cheeseboard set) Ashlee Proctor
11th – ($20 WLT Card) Lynsey Mills
12th – ($20 WLT Card) James Binks
 
Once again, thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our raffle.
 
Thank you again to everyone who donated prizes to the raffle. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
 
Thank you to Margo Boland, Dianne Byfield, Deirdre Peebles, Brenda Pemberton and Barbara Cronin for volunteering their time to sell tickets for the Chamber.
 
Thank you to Jane Walmsley for witnessing the drawing of the raffle and the Merriwa RSL Club for allowing us to sell last minute tickets and draw the raffle on their premises.
 
Over the coming week we will be able to give an accurate update on the total money raised for the Shared Pathway Fund.

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SHARED PATHWAY FUNDS UPDATE

🎉🎉Exciting news from the Merriwa Shared Pathway Fund!
 
Thanks to a recent generous donation from the Merriwa Rotary Club and the ongoing dedication of the Merriwa Men’s Shed, who have been diligently collecting and recycling cans and bottles, we’ve surpassed the halfway mark, reaching $32,707.39 🎉🎉
 
We’re grateful to the local businesses that have supported us by placing donation tins on their counters, and to all individuals who have contributed. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference!
 
To contribute, donations can be made via our GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/3508bd7d or through direct donations to the Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce. The account details are as follows:
 
🏦 Bank: Regional Australia Bank
🔢 BSB: 932 000
💼 Account: 100 498 003
🏢 Account Name: Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce
 
Thank you for your support. 💚
 

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JOIN THE CHAMBER

Anyone who is interested in joining the Chamber, membership can be completed online at https://forms.gle/NiaCrUJ6k486NZY3A. You are also welcome to email merriwachamber@gmail.com and we will forward you the membership form. 

It’s important for a Chamber of Commerce and Industry to have a diverse membership that represents the various businesses and individuals in the community. By welcoming retailers, tradespeople, primary producers, home-based businesses, and individuals, the Merriwa District Chamber of Commerce and Industry is creating a space where everyone can come together to support and promote local businesses, by connecting with other like-minded individuals and businesses who share your commitment to making a positive difference in the Merriwa District.

By working together, we can help to shape the future of Merriwa and ensure that it continues to thrive and grow. We encourage anyone interested in supporting local businesses and making a difference in the Merriwa community to consider joining the Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Each member brings their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, which can help to create a stronger, more cohesive community. Whether you are a business owner looking to connect with others in your industry, or an individual who wants to support local businesses and contribute to the growth of your community, the Merriwa District Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes you.