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Geoff Ellis Q&A

24/9/2020

Geoff Ellis, Western Port Ward

Where do you live?
In an off-grid home on the edge of the Bunurong Coastal Marine Park in Harmers Haven.

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
Moved from Port Melbourne to Wattle Bank in 2011. Krowera 2016-2019. Harmers since July 2019.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
Volunteer driver for SPDL Daylinks. 2009-2011. Chairperson of SPDL Daylinks 2010. Daylinks is a Volunteer NFP that keeps frail and elderly people connected.
Directed a community play – Earth’s Fever – in the 2009 St Kilda Festival
Secretary of a St Kilda based art group 2009-10.
President of Wattle Bank Community Group 2013-2016
Anti CSG campaign surveyor 2014/15

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Trish Cereni Q&A

24/9/2020

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Trish Cerini, Island Ward

Where do you live?
I live in Beach Street, Cowes

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
We have been holiday residents since 2004 and permanent residents since 2009, we love the island.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
I have been involved in Investment Real Estate, having our own business in Surrey Hills Melbourne for 20 years, I know the importance and work involved in a thriving business. I have also been involved with running our Owners Corporation and Property Management business, and over the last years as an appointed Secretary of a Body Corporate committee.

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Clare Le Serve Q&A

24/9/2020

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Clare Le Serve, Western Port Ward

Where do you live?
Corinella in the Western Port Ward

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
I married a dairy farmer from Bass in 1972 so ‘48’ years!

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
I am a member of local Red Cross Branch, Bass Valley Community Group - Life Member. I have many years of committee work experience and membership including at Corinella & District Community Centre, Corinella & District Probus and Bass Valley Historical Society.

Since being a Councillor for the past 8 years, I’ve supported many voluntary groups by being their contact and representing their needs in Council.

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Rochelle Halstead Q&A

24/9/2020

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Rochelle Halstead, Western Port Ward

Where do you live?
San Remo

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
Three years, although we had a holiday property for 5 years.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
Councillor/mayor in 2003 for Frankston City Council.
CEO Performance Review Committee
Frankston Arts Centre Board of Management
Green Wedge Environmental Task Force
Frankston Susono Association
South Eastern Waste Management Board

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David Rooks Q&A

24/9/2020

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David Rooks, Island Ward

Where do you live?
Ventnor

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
20 years

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
During my time on Phillip Island I have volunteered for three years as President of Phillip Island Kindergarten, one year on School Council and another three as President of Scouts. Currently I’m serving as President of Phillip Island Tennis Club (one year) and President of Phillip Island Landcare (four years). I love playing tennis and caring for the land is a passion of mine. I value the importance of community groups and look forward to working with them to achieve their goals.
When living in Melbourne I was a ‘big brother’ to a young child for a number of years.

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Julian Brown Q&A

24/9/2020

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Julian Brown, Bunurong Ward

Where do you live?
I live in Inverloch

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
I grew up in Wonthaggi and have lived in Bass Coast most of my life.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
I have been a member of several martial arts organisations.

Have you stood for election before in local, state or federal government? I stood at the last council election.
As a sitting councillor, I have had the opportunity to represent the people of Bunurong Ward over the last four years.

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Ron Bauer Q&A

24/9/2020

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Ron Bauer, Island Ward

Where do you live?
Cowes Phillip Island.

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
I have owned my house 1981 in Cowes Phillip Island and since 2013 have been making the seachange as I transition into retirement.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?,
Member of Island Voice (2019-20) which is where all Island interest groups meet to advocate to Bass Coast Council.

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Bruce Kent Q&A

23/9/2020

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Bruce Kent, Western Port Ward

Where do you live?
Our home is in San Remo. We completed the building of our new home in September last year.

How long have you lived in Bass Coast?
I started a new career in San Remo in early 2000. Prior to this we had holiday homes in Surf Beach and Cowes. We also had a rented a property in Rhyll whilst building. My history with The Island goes back to my late teens when I use to holiday at Silverleaves most holidays.

What is your previous community involvement (voluntary work or membership), either in Bass Coast or another area?
With my career as a police officer, I have been very fortunate to be involved in many community groups such as Lifesaving Victoria, Mental Health, Sporting Clubs, Vietnam Vets, Neighbourhood Watch, Rock Fishing communities, CFA, Trader Associations to name a few.
I am now a member of the Wonthaggi Rotary.

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