The Tallong Community Focus Group (TCFG) was incorporated in August 2005 to promote, advocate and foster the interests of the Tallong community.

Our Philosophy and Objectives

Our objectives are to:

1. • act in an ethical and fair manner;
   

2. • communicate with residents and owners;
   

3. • offer community activities;
   

4. • generate improved social and cultural community facilities;
   

5. • assist all the various groups that make up the community; and
   

6. • raise sufficient funds to keep the group operational.
   

Our Committee Members

Our Committee consists of the following people:

President: Ms Vicky Kennedy (email: president@tallong.com.au )

Vice President: Dr Margaret Botticchio

Treasurer: Mrs Vicky Kennedy

Member: Mr Geoff Clark (email: secretary@tallong.com.au )

Member: Ms Lynn Blazer

Member: Mr Lionel Willison

Member: Ms Janet Black

Member: Mr Dugald Black

Member: Mr Ian Mitchell

Member: Ms Helen Wise

Tallong History Book

History Book Pre- Order Form - Delivery In Time for Christmas  (can be paid to any committee member). Cost per book:  $20.00  

Name:

Address:

Number of Books  ___     Total Cost $_______

Apple Day

Plans for Apple Day 2011 are underway. The big event is scheduled for Sunday 1st May 2011.

Current TCFG Projects

The TCFG is committed to serving the needs and interests of our local community. We have a number of exciting projects underway including:

Apple Day 2011

The History of Tallong Booklet Project

The Tallong Farmers Market

The South Marulan Quary CCC

The Old Tallong Recreation Ground Project

The Caoura Rd/Highland St Block Rehabilitation Project

The Morton National Park Access Project

The Villages Plan

The Bush Fire Hazard Reduction & Regeneration Project

Updates regarding each of these projects are posted in our News and Events section here.

TCFG Initiatives To Date

Our initiatives thus fare include:

1. •Participation in Clean up Australia Day
   

2. •Tallong Village Bush Regeneration & Fire Hazard Reduction Project
   

3. •Emergency Preparedness Seminar
   

4. •Presentation to Council on the LEP-20/20 Plan
   

5. •Annual Community Christmas Party
   

6. •Christmas Cards to the Troops project
   

7. •Tallong Apple Festival
   

8. •Paint the Pot Project
   

9. •The Tallong Playing Field Project
   

10. •The Old Cricket Ground/The Playing Field, now the Tallong Picnic & Recreation Reserve Trust
    

11. •Signposting associated with the Tallong Viaduct
    

12. •The Tallong Village Plan
    

13. •The Tallong Economic Development Plan
    

14. •Tallong Railway Station Platform
    

15. •Tallong Public School Road Access
    

16. •Tourism Signage and Tourist Information Signs
    

Have you got a brilliant idea for a new initiative? If so, speak to any committee member listed above.

Join the TCFG

Be a voice in the Community!  Join the Tallong Community Focus Group to receive membership benefits including:

1. •Invitations to Members events and special membership draws
   

2. •AGM materials including president’s and financial reports delivered to your door
   

3. •AGM voting rights
   

4. •Full length, formatted copy of our newsletter