BHS Vision and Mission
Our Vision is to keep Buderim’s history alive through conserving, preserving and researching its past.
Our Mission is to conserve and preserve Buderim Pioneer history, artefacts and data for utilisation by our community and visitors, as a background resource to modern regional development and lifestyles.
Management Committee
A Management Committee, elected each year at the Annual General Meeting by the members governs the BHS Inc. The AGM is held on the second Saturday in September. Nominations for positions on the Management Committee should reach the Society two-weeks prior to the AGM.
All volunteers and staff are responsible to the Management Committee.
Members
Kevin Briggs – President
Geoff Baker – Vice President
Margaret Thursby – Secretary
Margaret Welshe – Treasurer
Ruth Ormerod – Committee Member
Athol Lubbe – Committee Member
OTHER ACTIVITY GROUPS
SOCIAL MARKETING GROUP
This very active and important group, responsible to the Management Committee, is dedicated to fund raising, promoting BHS and social activities. You are invited to join them at their meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Vise House at 1.30pm.
VISITOR GUIDES
The longest established voluntary group of the Society and are the responsibility of the Management Committee. The aim of this group is to keep the doors of Pioneer Cottage open as many days of the week as possible between the hours of 11am–3pm. Current members are actively encouraged to donate some time to this voluntary work.
GARDENING GROUP
This group was officially commenced during 2012 to ensure our excellent entry in the B150 Garden Competition and meets informally when required. Our volunteers maintain the Pioneer Cottage and Vise House gardens. These are much admired and enjoyed by our visitors.
MAINTENANCE GROUP
Small maintenance items (up to $1,000) are carried out by volunteers at the direction of the Team Leader who is in contact with the President. All work requiring financing is reported to the Management Committee via the President. Major work above $1,000 is sent to the BWMCA Facilities Officer.
Meeting dates
- AGM: The AGM is held on the second Saturday in September. Nominations for positions on the
Management Committee should reach the Society two-weeks prior to the AGM.
- Management Committee: The Management Committee meets on the last Friday of each Month at Vise House at 1.30pm.
- Social Marketing Group: The Social Marketing Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Vise House at 1.30pm.
Bookings
Room Hire
Application for organisations and clubs to hire the meeting room at Vise’s House ($20/hr) can be made on request to Margaret Welshe (0414 452 722) or BHS (07 54501966).
Publication and Services
- Photocopying
- Wedding/Fashion photos
- Group Visits
