Waikanae Recycling Center Public Meeting: Volunteers Needed
Hi all, we are calling for volunteers to help us with the meeting on Sunday. We need people to help us set up and pack up the hall. This mainly involves setting out the chairs and putting them away again. We also need two people willing to act as fire wardens and one person with a current first aid certificate who is willing to be on standby if needed. These latter people would only be needed in an emergency. The set up and pack up would take about 20 minutes before and after the meeting. If you are willing to help, please message me with contact details. Thanks
Save Our Recycling Center Public Meeting
Sunday 11 July 3.00pm
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
A series of speakers followed by questions and discussion.
A petition will be circulating. Come along and have your say.
Please recycle this invite: Pass it on to a friend
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