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<\/p>\nThe Warrnambool Camera Club has sent the following information:-<\/p>\n
The VAPS Conference (Victorian Association of Photographic Societies)\u00a0is just around the corner and as part of this we would like to ask that you forward this email to all your members to hopefully ensure that it reaches those that are attending the conference.\u00a0 It has some very useful information.<\/p>\n
FIRSTLY AND A SHAMELESS PLUG FOR OUR OWN CLUB <\/b>THE<\/b> RAFFLE!!<\/b><\/p>\n
This year we are in desperate need to raise as much as we can so we can purchase a new projector and laptop for the club that was stolen recently from our rooms.\u00a0 Luckily we have been able to find very generous sponsors in offering great prizes for the raffle including a Canon Image PROGRAF PRO-1000 A2 Printer from Total Image<\/b> plus $1000 worth of paper (offered as two prizes of $500 packs), a brilliant Benq PT2700SW monitor supplied Image Science<\/b>, a night in Port Fairy at luxury accommodation supplied by Warrnambool Travel<\/b> and 3 Cheese Hampers from Allansford CheeseWorld<\/b>.\u00a0 Please make sure you get a few tickets in the raffle not only to possibly win one of 8 different prizes, but also support our club here.\u00a0 While you must be in attendance to win the prize there is no reason that you cannot buy a ticket for someone else if they are not attending. 😊<\/p>\n
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Please consider the various sponsors when making your next buying decision.\u00a0 Supporting them will only assist other clubs hosting this wonderful event in the future and hopefully make them a more permanent part of the event.<\/p>\n
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PARKING AT DEAKIN AND OTHER VENUES:<\/b><\/p>\n
PARKING IS FREE<\/b> at all venues used during the conference.\u00a0 This includes Flagstaff Hill on the Monday and the Friday for the cocktail party.<\/p>\n
Parking at City Memorial Bowls Club is plentiful as there is parking within the complex as well as along the street.\u00a0 All of this is free.\u00a0 Parking is also available at the venue next door being the Warrnambool Football Club and is essentially on the same site.<\/p>\n
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WORKSHOP PARKING:<\/p>\n
While most of the workshop locations do offer ample parking we do ask that you try to Car Pool if you can.<\/p>\n
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CHILDERS COVE:\u00a0 Parking is the exception and is very much at a premium at Childers Cove.\u00a0 We urge you to definitely buddy up with people to ensure we can accommodate the cars.\u00a0 At best we feel that we can fit 25-30 cars.<\/b><\/p>\n
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WHERE IS PARKING NOT FREE:<\/b> CBD Friday until 5:00 PM \u2013 Saturday Morning until 12:30 PM<\/b>. See image below.<\/p>\n
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If you or your family are shopping in the central business district (see attached map) please take your time to read the parking signs.\u00a0 Parking machines are dotted through the CBD and require you to enter your registration details before paying.\u00a0 These machines are spaced very far apart so BE CAREFUL<\/b>.\u00a0 You also have to ensure you pick the right timezone you are in whether it be 1,2, 4 hour or an all-day zone.\u00a0 This is indicated on the parking meter itself but like most smart devices, it doesn\u2019t know its own zone.<\/p>\n
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MAP OF VENUES:<\/b><\/p>\n
This year we have produced an A5 booklet for you to use that will be in your information pack.\u00a0 Attached is an electronic version of this book which some may find more useful.\u00a0 We will have some larger booklets available that need them.<\/p>\n