Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee

During the initial community consultation for Frankston 2025, many participants expressed support for establishing an advisory group whose role was to ensure continued community involvement in the community visioning initiative.

In February 2007, Council called for nominations from the community for membership to the Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee, with the selection process finalised by May 2007.

The purpose of the Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee is to advise Council on how to maximise participation in the Frankston 2025 Community Visioning initiative, and encourage action by all parts of the community to turn the vision into reality.

The original Terms of Reference for the Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee were adopted by Council in May 2007, but were further revised in February 2008. The Terms of Reference below are those that were adopted by Council in February 2008, now including the revised changes.

• Terms of Reference - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee

The following links are minutes of the last five meetings of the advisory committee:

• Minutes of Meeting - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - 10 January 2008
• Minutes of Meeting - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - 12 February 2008
• Minutes of Meeting - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - 12 March 2008
• Minutes of Meeting - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - 10 April 2008
• Minutes of Meeting - Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - 8 May 2008

Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee - Community Representatives

The Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee is excited to be working with Council on behalf of the community to progress our vision for 2025.

Comprising a range of community members, from students to small business owners to a former Mayor, the committee has provided advice to Council on how to maximise ongoing participation in the Frankston 2025 Community Vision.

In turn, the committee will encourage the community to transform the vision into reality, and ensure a wide range of community views and preferences are taken into account in progressing the Community Vision.

All community representatives have been selected on their capacity to represent a broad spectrum of issues and consult with a range of people across the City. They are:

• Anne Kennealy (Chair) is a long standing resident of Frankston City who lives in Karingal. A team leader for Centrelink in Cheltenham, Anne brings considerable experience and understanding of socio-economic and welfare issues. Anne has been a member of the Karingal Park Secondary College School Council for the past nine years, and president for the past three years.
• Kelly Horton is a local student who lives in Frankston South. In January 2008, Kelly was announced as Frankston's Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year. Last year Kelly was the Deputy School Captain of Frankston High School and the School Environment Leader in 2006-2007, she has also demonstrated her commitment to strong leadership through the Student Leadership Council for the past five years. Kelly is now studying a combined Arts/Science Degree at Monash University. She is an active volunteer with an impressive list of community activities and is well qualified to represent the young people of Frankston City.
• Kim Kelsall is a local teacher and Assistant Principal at Elisabeth Murdoch College. Kim has worked in the Langwarrin area since 1984, and has strong connections with local schools and the Department of Education and Training. Kim is the current chairperson of the Langwarrin Community Project, helped plan the Frankston 2025 Conference and is well respected within the local community for her volunteerism and contribution to community projects.
• Kris Bolam is a former President of the Karingal Park Student Action Team who lives in Karingal. Kris has had previous involvement in the Friends of Frankston and the Police Community Consultative Committee (PCCC). Currently completing a range of short courses at Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Kris is interested in returning to tertiary education in 2009. He is passionate about Frankston City and finding long-term solutions to both local and global based issues.
• Mary-Ellen Ray is the Southern Regional Manager for the Federal Government's Active After-School Communities Program (AASC). The AASC aims to enhance the physical activity of Australian primary aged children by providing opportunity for inclusive participation in quality, safe and fun, structured physical activities in the after school time slot. The AASC achieves this through local community involvement and creating pathways for children into local clubs and organisations. Mary-Ellen, who lives in Frankston South, previously worked as Senior Project Officer at the Department of Education and Training.
• Noel Ferguson is a long-standing resident of Frankston and currently resides in Frankston South. Noel, a former Mayor of Frankston City, has many years experience on local committees and advisory boards and was a member of the Frankston Arts Centre Board. Noel has impressive knowledge of the history of Frankston City, and is currently a volunteer at the Visitor Information Centre and a member of the Foreshore Advisory Committee.
• Richard Laverack has an interest and knowledge in the area of environmental sustainability and Local Agenda 21 - international approaches to sustainable community development. Richard, who lives in Frankston, is currently the President of the Friends of Frankston, helped plan the Frankston 2025 Conference and is well known for his community activism.
• Ronald Lyon is a keen volunteer who lives in Langwarrin. Ronald is currently involved in the Frankston Coast Guard, Foreshore Advisory Committee, and the working parties of the Seaford Village and Keast Park redevelopments. Ronald's interest is currently in environmental education - he was a school teacher for 20 years and has a Bachelor of Education.
• Susan Jarmo is a long-standing resident of Frankston who lives in Frankston North. Susan has an academic background (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy as well as Honours in Cultural Studies). Susan has demonstrated her commitment to volunteerism through various committees in the past such as the Australia Day Committee, WHISE (Women's Health in the South East) Committee and is able to represent people from a non-English speaking background.
• Trudy Poole is a long-standing resident of Frankston City who lives in Skye. Trudy is currently involved in Frankston Rotary, started the playgroup in Carrum Downs and is a small business operator in Frankston City. Her involvement in Girl Guides, combined with a strong interest in continuing to support young people, demonstrates her commitment to the local community.

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