CCCI

Chinchilla Community, Commerce & Industry Inc 

Until recently, the Chinchilla Chamber of Commerce (reformed in 1944) the Chinchilla Economic & Tourism Development Association Inc (CETDA, formed in 1994) co-existed for the betterment of Chinchilla and the local community. However, in 2007 it was decided to dissolve these two groups and start a completely new all-inclusive organisation to represent all the interests of businesses, industries, and the sporting, service and community clubs – in other words, “one voice” for the entire Chinchilla community.

In March 2009 an interim board was elected to establish Chinchilla Community, Commerce & Industry Inc (CCCI), define its structure and Rules of Association. This was accomplished by October 2009, and on 11 November 2009 CCCI held its inaugural AGM and elected its first official Board.

Structure

CCCI is governed by a Board of twelve members. The Executive consists of President, two Vice Presidents and Treasurer. The position of Secretary may either be elected (executive position) or appointed (non-executive).

There are four portfolios: Communications; Tourism; Community & Liveability; Business & Industry. Within each portfolio there are subcommittees to deal with particular aspects, projects, events and/or activities.

Members of the Board 2009-2010 

Wally Gleeson (President and Chair of Communications portfolio)

Greg Evans (Vice President)

Kaye Maguire (Vice President and Chair of Tourism portfolio)

Tim Mullins (Treasurer)

Jennie Downham (Chair of Community & Liveability portfolio)

Ronald Thompson (Chair of Business & Industry portfolio)

Gilda Clarke

Warren Daniells

Tracey Evans

Sharon Gitsham

Ivan Mapp

Trudy Tronc

Appointed Secretary: Marion Loveday

Objectives

CCCI’s objectives are:

- to discuss and deal with issues affecting the interests of its members and the community in the region;

- to coordinate and disseminate information relating to all matters of interest to commerce, industry and the community;

- to assist in the development of trade and industry, economic growth, community welfare and tourism in the region;

- to establish and maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship between all communities in the region;

- to recognise the significance of and encourage such strategies as improve and enhance the welcoming image of the region;

- to seek to ensure that all resources of the region are used wisely and sustainably wherever possible and that the region receives a fair share of the wealth created from those resources;

- to work with and support initiatives of the local government and others for the benefit of the community, commerce and industry in the region;

- generally to carry on, do or assist in all or any activities which the CCCI deems fit for the encouragement of trade, commerce, industry, community growth and development in the region and to enhance the interests of its members.

Meetings

The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the RSL Memorial Club, Heeney Street, Chinchilla, starting at 5.30pm. Members and visitors are welcome to attend this meeting.

CCCI membership fees 2010

Membership is per calendar year.

Individual member $55.00 (including GST)

Business member $110.00 (including GST), includes listing on the Business Directory

Community member $55.00 (including GST), with free website listing in the Community groups  list

For more information contact the Secretary by:

Post: CCCI, PO Box 579, Chinchilla Q 4413

Email: admin@chinchilla.org.au

Phone: 07 4668 9172

Fax: 07 4668 9758