Cowaramup Bay News and Views

Newsletter of the Gracetown Progress Association Inc Summer 2012 Edition 7.1

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This is the twelfth issue of the Cowaramup Bay News and Views. The aim is to keep interested members of our community

informed and updated on environmental, social, political, economic and cultural activities affecting the Gracetown community.

If you have any feedback from this issue or information of general interest to contribute to the next issue, please send to

gpa.cbay@gmail.com or to the Gracetown Progress Association Inc., PO Box 356 Cowaramup 6284.

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President's Report

Thank you on behalf of the GPA to all of the firefighters who kept Gracetown safe from the fires at the end of

January. They did a terrific job and spent the best part of a week keeping the fires under control and the town

safe. If the wind had shifted north the town would have been in deep trouble despite their efforts, so it was a

very real illustration of one of the biggest issues that Gracetown faces.

The Gracetown Fire Brigade is in need of equipment and would like to raise funds from the community to help

pay for that equipment. Please take this opportunity to make a donation to the Gracetown Fire Brigade. Details

of how you can do this are in this newsletter.

Coincidentally, several GPA members met with Barry House MLC on the Friday following the fires. While the

meeting had been arranged well in advance it provided an opportunity to reiterate the community’s concerns

regarding the need for a second access road and a mobile phone tower to improve communications in

Gracetown. We also discussed several other concerns regarding the proposed development. Immediately after

the meeting Barry was contacted by the Telstra Area Manager who was keen to find out current views about

putting a mobile tower at the old tip site above the town.

I have written to the Telstra Area Manager to confirm that the Gracetown community is strongly supportive of

the construction of a mobile tower to improve communications in Gracetown and the surrounding areas. The

wider community also supports the construction of a mobile tower at Gracetown as is evidenced by the letters

of support from local community groups, which I have passed on to Telstra. The position was most recently

discussed with the Gracetown community at a general meeting of the GPA held in March 2011. The meeting

considered and debated the fact that the positioning of a tower at the location (the old tip site above the town)

and the height (approx 50 metres) required to provide the desired range of coverage may break the skyline of

the ridge from some vantage points. However, the benefits to both the local community and people visiting the

area from the ability to respond more effectively to emergency situations was seen to outweigh the impact on

the visual amenity of the area, and a resolution supporting a mobile tower was passed by a strong majority.

It is disappointing that Gracetown is not one of the 113 mobile sites announced by the State government on

3 January but we have been assured by Telstra that they are continuing to work towards a base station for

Gracetown and that they intend to fast track it in light of the recent fires.

Another bit of recent action for which the fires appear to have been the catalyst is the recent announcement by

Troy Buswell, the local MLA and Minister for Emergency Services, of a proposal to establish a working group to

investigate planning for, potential issues in and cost of providing second access roads for Gracetown, Prevelly

and Yallingup. The working group is to include representatives from the departments responsible for emergency

services, planning and the environment.

I have written to Mr Buswell on behalf of the GPA in support of the proposed working group and suggested that

the group have community representation in order to ensure that the unique aspects of each town are

considered in the analysis. I have also asked the working group to consider whether, given the extreme bush fire

risk rating for the area around Gracetown, it make sense for the townsite to be expanded to place more people

and property at risk, and suggested that the second access road decision should be made and the question

regarding expansion should be answered before the Landcorp development proposal for Gracetown proceeds

any further.

The Report of the Special Inquiry into the November 2011 Margaret River Bushfire has now been released and I

will place a link to the report on the GPA website (www.gracetownprogressassociation.weebly.com). In tabling

the report in Parliament the Premier announced a wide range of actions including the following:

“Main Roads WA will immediately initiate discussions with the relevant local authorities and communities to

identify options and assess their feasibility for improved access into Prevelly, Yallingup and Gracetown, and in

the College Grove area, with the objective of affording reasonable avenues of evacuation in any future bushfire”.

The Landcorp development proposal has not yet been released by the Shire for public comment. I understand

that the Shire is still waiting to receive a couple of documents from Landcorp, as well as the independent risk

assessment on the second access road. While we are waiting for the release of these documents, it is a good

time to revisit the basis on which the GPAs discussions with Landcorp over the years have been conducted.

The Gracetown community has never wanted the proposed development to proceed. However, when the

development was first proposed the government of the day appeared determined to proceed with it and in

2004 the GPA set out in a letter to the then Minister for Planning and Infrastructure certain conditions on which

it agreed to participate in the process to develop the proposal to expand the townsite in a limited way. The key

assurance from the Minister that led to this agreement, rather than outright opposition, was to the effect that

the land not required for the proposed development would be ceded to the National Park. This was seen as the

only way the community could have any confidence that the expansion would not simply be the first step in a

process of continuing and unconstrained development of the townsite.

In exchange, the GPA agreed to participate constructively in the process. The other issues that the GPA set out

as key conditions were:

(a) meeting the triple bottom line objectives of economic, social and environmental sustainability;

(b) settling the terms and conditions which will govern subdivision and development within the area of

expansion;

(c) settling appropriate terms and conditions to govern and constrain subdivision and re-development

within the existing townsite;

(d) allocating appropriate priorities to the infrastructure to be provided within the townsite and adjacent

areas from the proceeds of expansion.

The GPA made it clear that if a proposal could be developed which met these and other appropriate objectives

satisfactorily, the GPA would assist with a comprehensive processes of community consultation, with a view to

ascertaining the views of the entire community in relation to any development proposal. The GPA’s

participation in the process was not to be taken as any indication of community acceptance of any development

proposal. It was simply a willingness to participate in the process leading up to the formulation of a proposal

covering the various issues, which can then be presented to the community for its views. A copy of the letter

setting out these terms is on the GPA website.

At the GPA General Meeting held on 2 January 2012 there was a presentation and discussion of the main issues

regarding the development. Wayne Baddock presented a proposal for the realignment of the Bayview/Salter

intersection and most of Salter St, which was endorsed by the meeting. The meeting also supported a proposal

for all the traffic management solutions that have been proposed by the community to be set out on a plan of

the town. This has now been done with the assistance of Halsall & Associates and the plans are included in this

newsletter together with an explanation by Wayne of the background to the Salter/Bayview proposals. Copies

of the plans have been placed on the GPA website. Gary Berson has kindly arranged for Clayton Utz to provide

advice on some of the threshold issues with respect to the waste water treatment proposal. This information

will be provided to the community within the next few weeks together with a summary of the other main

development issues.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that the GPA Annual General Meeting will be held at the start of the

Easter holiday, on Friday 6 April 2012. Memberships can be paid at the meeting. The Bay Swim will be held on

Saturday 7 April and details of this and the Sea Search and Rescue fundraiser to be held on Saturday night are in

this newsletter. I hope that you will mark these dates and make an effort to attend these events.

David Martin

GPA President

22 Feb 2012

BOATING AND MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION

Unfortunately, regular complaints are arising regarding the use of Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) in and

around the Bay. There are a few operators flaunting the navigable regulations which state that there is

an 8 knot speed limit within 45 metres of the beach, jetty and mooring areas. Therefore high speeds

cannot be reached until well beyond these areas. One particular operator was spotted taking off from

the jetty at high speed, during the holiday period, when there were lots of people recreating in the

Bay. Please show common sense in this area and if you witness anyone driving in a dangerous manner,

marine safety officers require a boat rego number to follow up any complaint. It is also a good idea to

take a photo or video if you are able to.

The swimming pontoon was once again launched prior to the holiday season and in time for the

swimming lessons. Thanks to Aaron MacFarlane and other locals who helped launch the pontoon this

year. I have been coordinating this project and now Aaron and Jess MacFarlane have kindly offered to

take over this role.

The Margaret River Sea Rescue Group is now in the final stages of construction for their new 7.5m

NAIAD. This vessel will have state of the art electronics, including side sonar technology. We are

frantically raising funds and once again will be holding hosting the Easter Saturday night function, with

high profile band, Blue Shaddy playing. Look for the attached advertisement for further details.

Fisheries Officers have made a few visits to the Gracetown boatramp this year and unfortunately some

people have been fined for operating outside the regulations. One diver had his catch seized for not

clipping the tails of his crayfish, which may sound harsh but it is aimed at preventing the onselling of

recreationally caught crayfish.

Two recent risk fishing fatalities at Wyadup and Esperance are a timely reminder of the dangers of our

coastline. Rock fishing is still by far the most fatal recreational activity in Australia. Many key locations

in the Cape region have rings installed for fishos to tie off to. If these are unavailable you should tie off

to other fixed points or at the very least wear appropriate footwear, inflatable PFD, and never fish

alone.

Finally, the word is that there were plenty of small Dhufish in close around December and January so

perhaps the closed demersal season is starting to have some impact. I guess we will have to wait a few

years to see if this has actually been the case.

Keep safe and please keep a constant lookout for people while boating in and around the Bay

Wayne Baddock

Sea Soaring Marine

Secretary-Margaret River Sea Rescue

Dec 2011

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GRACETOWN BAY SWIM

EASTER SATURDAY 7th April 2012 8 am

Bayswim Gracetown will be on again on Easter Saturday, 7th April at 8am. Last year's event was a

great success with excellent weather and over 100 swimmers participating. In order to ensure the

viability of the event we are seeking sponsorship from businesses and/or individuals in the range of

$250 - $400 each to help cover the insurance costs associated with the event. This will enable all

proceeds from Swim ticket sales to go to the Gracetown Progress Association to help fund its

numerous local community activities. We are also keen to receive enquiries regarding prize donations

and for volunteers to help on the morning. All enquiries to David Devenish, 0414976155 or

ddevenish@smartline.com.au

Environment News

Revegetation Sites

600 plants were added to the 8 revegetation sites around Gracetown during autumn and winter. This

was done with the help of two community planting days, the Cowaramup Primary School, CCG

volunteers and the GPA environment committee. National Planting Day was a great success this year

attracting 22 volunteers. The sites were weeded and the plants bagged to protect them from rabbits

and some of the sites mulched. Unfortunately the bags were removed from the plants beneath the

Osprey Perch and those plants were lost to rabbits. The plants will be replaced with planting in 2012.

We also have the ongoing work of weed control at all of the sites and brushcutting of the sites will be

done this summer.

500 plants are planned for 2012 to top up the reveg sites. We shall have the Cowaramup Primary

School helping again and plan to have two community planting days:

Sat 2 June , Foundation Day weekend

Sat 28 July, National Tree Day

This ongoing revegetation project is to increase the vegetation in the important wildlife corridor

linking North Point to Cowaramup Brook and South Point. This vegetation also helps to protect the

limestone cliffs, foreshore dunes and Cowaramup Brook from erosion by providing a vegetative buffer.

Weeds and Pests

We have been busy again this spring tackling weeds around the bay. The shire has sprayed the road

reserves and fire breaks for Geraldton Carnation Weed. The Cape to Cape Volunteers hand weeded

Geraldton Carnation Weed opposite the shop and from the tennis club car park and also removed

Double G’s from the oval. CCG hired a contractor to remove Willow from the Cowaramup Brook

and Cape Lilac from opposite Main Beach as well as spraying Polygala along Salter St and at the old tip

site. Reveg sites have been weeded over spring and re bagged to protect from rabbits. Rabbit populations are a problem so the bags are being kept on as long as possible. During December the

rabbit population has noticeably dropped. Myxomatosis has been introduced to the rabbit population.

This virus usually comes around every 5 yrs, knocking the rabbit population. It has been 8 yrs now – so

finally! The GPA also contracted the release of the Calisi virus to help knock the population. Great to

see the difference already.

Cape to Cape Catchments Volunteers

We have enjoyed the enthusiastic help of the Cape to Cape Volunteers throughout the year. They

have been involved around the bay with planting, weed control and spreading mulch. We have them

booked for three days work in Gracetown during 2012.

Thurs 9 Feb, seed collecting. Most will be donated to Prevelly to help with regeneration after

the fires.

Thurs 26 April, prep reveg sites/weeding.

Thurs 11 Oct, weeding Geraldton Carnation Weed.

Display Board

A display board with flyers and brochures containing Environment Information is at the Gracetown

Store. Much thanks to Peter Spence for building our display board and to Cass for finding space in the

store. We have a pamphlet about Geraldton Carnation Weed, a “Weed Alert” flyer with 10 garden

escapees, a plant list of “Local Plants For Limestone Gardens”, “Tips On Herring Fishing” and “Weed-

It-Out” and “Plant-This-Instead” pamphlets produced by the Cape to Cape Catchments Group, plus

info on Whale Watching, Hooded Plovers and Black Cockatoos and more. There is also now a

pamphlet on looking after the environment after the Margaret River fires.

Other Activities

We participated in the Cape to Cape Clean Up Day again on 8 Oct. Rubbish was collected from

Lefties to North Point and data compiled for Tangaroa Blue. Thank you to Jan and Bruce for

coordinating the day.

Hall Limestone Garden

The Hall Committee and Environment Committee are re doing the gardens around the hall. This has

support from the Shire and Landcorp. The Hall Garden will be a Coastal Limestone Display garden

showcasing our local coastal limestone species. The aim is to encourage the planting of our local

species providing habitat for native birds and mammals. Plants have been grown from local seed at

Cowaramup Tube Nursery. Plants were added to the site in April and again will be topped up in 2012.

The site has been mulched and is slowly starting to look like a display garden.

Flora and Fauna

The Cowaramup Brook began flowing in 2011 on 2 June, a month later than 2010, after a very dry

autumn and stopped flowing on the 24 November. So there was five months flow for 2011.

The Melaleuca heugelii [Chenille Honeymyrtle] is now in heavy flower near the coast and Melaleuca

preissianna [Stout Paperbark] along the brook north of town. These are both important supplies of

nectar at this time of year for honey eaters and honey and pygmy possums.

Groups of Bauden Cockatoos are busy feeding on the seed from Marri trees and Dryandra sessilis

v.cordata [Parrot Bush]. These are both very important foods for the cockatoos, a “Declared

Threatened Fauna” species. Hooded Plovers [Threatened] have been sited breeding on our beaches.

A nest was found at Lefthanders near the track. The nests are just scoops in the sand above the high

water mark and very difficult to see. This makes them very vulnerable to disturbance from foot traffic,

dogs and vehicle traffic on some beaches. DEC put a temporary fence around this nest site and 3

chicks successfully hatched. Another has been found and fenced at Grunters and two chicks have

successfully hatched. Hopefully this will show up in the annual Hooded Plover survey in February.

Fauna report forms are available at the Gracetown store to report any interesting fauna. These are to

be forwarded on to DEC to add to data already collected for this area. To be appreciated by

developers etc., records must be official. Fauna of special interest are the Western Ringtail Possum

[Threatened], Brush-tailed Phasogale [Threatened], Chuditch [Threatened], Carpet Python [Special

Protected], Bandicoot [Priority 4], Western Brush Wallaby [Priority 4], Echidna, Pygmy and Honey

possums. All are found in Gracetown or its surrounds. Contact Debra Rooks 97555522 if you need

help filling out the Fauna Report Form [eg. GPS, veg type] and to forward on to the appropriate

person at DEC.

February 2012 Update

Gracetown Fire 23 Jan 2012, North Point. Granite coastal vegetation burnt, along with coastal

wetland and perched wet lands and coastal foredunes. Representatives of GPA Enviro committee

attended the AMRS Post Fire Rehabilitation Recovery meeting on 9 Feb. The Gracetown fire was

discussed along with the Margaret River fire. The granite wetland area will be left to regenerate and

we shall monitor its progress. Species of concern are the loss of Dryandra sessilis v. Cordata [Parrot

Bush], only found on Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge and an important food source for our threatened

Baudin White Tailed Black Cockatoos. New plants will not be mature enough to produce seed for 8

years. Gastolobium bilobum [Heartleaf Poison] also does not mature for 8yrs. In the perched wetland

area Banksia littorea [Swamp Banksia] flowers in autumn and will not have fresh seed to germinate

from. The seed is only viable for a short period, so this species may not reappear. Melaleuca lanceolata

is also killed by fires. These trees were 100s of years old and a TEC [Threatened Ecologicall

Community]. Young will come up from seed but it will be centuries before they can replace their

parents. The coastal foredunes will need some brushing, seed broadcasting and some planting. This

area is vulnerable to erosion and blowouts. The community has been slowly and carefully collecting

rubbish from the site [lots of broken glass]. A cleanup day was held on Feb 16 and with the help of the

Shire and DEC most of the rubbish has been collected. Signs and fences have been erected to prevent

encroachment of the burnt vegetation and fire access tracks closed. Please do not enter the burnt

areas. Keep to set walk tracks, and parking areas and do not drive on the fire access

tracks. To give the burnt area the best chance of recovery, the area needs not to be disturbed.

Brochures about these concerns are available at the Gracetown Store, relevant for the Margaret River

and Gracetown fires.

Debra Rooks, GPA Environment Committee

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Gracetown Bushfire Brigade Report

Over the summer there have been a large number of fire incidents, over nine callouts, with the

Margaret River fires taking a huge draw on our volunteers who attended these fire grounds for seven

straight days helping fight the fires as well as mopping up. The volunteers were on constant 24 hr shift

rosters and it did take a huge toll on Brigade Members with many disruptions to work and family

commitments.

The recent Gracetown fire on Tuesday 24th January once again highlighted the fantastic response from

the Gracetown Brigade and other volunteer brigades throughout the shire. Through the efforts of

brigade members, DEC and incredible efforts from the Water Bombers and Helitac the fire was

contained to the north of the town.

But a subsequent flare up between the Boat Ramp and North Point car Park at 2.00 a.m. on Thursday

26th January saw the brigade members out once again with the assistance of other brigades. Gracetown

Brigade members then spent the rest of Australia Day mopping up and patrolling the fire grounds. This

fire is a timely reminder to be very careful and vigilant regarding fires as the cause of this fire is

suspicious.

Once again communications, radio and mobile reception, were a huge issue during this fire. Many

thanks to the local community members who went out of their way to assist the brigade during these

fires either by keeping out of the way, traffic control or providing sustenance at various times for tired

crew members.

The brigade has been having a great turn out to our Monday training each fortnight and members

appreciated the donation of tickets from Leeuwin Winery for all members and partners to attend the

recent Leeuwin Concert.

Please remember that no Brush Cuttings are to be dumped at the Emergency Services Area as it is still

closed and won’t be reopening until early May.

Peter Delfs

Fire Control Officer

Gracetown Bushfire Brigade

25th February 2012

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PO Box 493

Cowaramup 6284

Western Australia

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The Fruity Cow

56A Bussell Highway Cowaramup.

We have a range of Organic and Non Organic produce of fresh fruit and vegetables.

We source locally and grow some of our own.

We offer daily ready made salads; pastas and take away meals according to seasonal produce.

Thursday and Friday’s we have sushi available - made by our qualified Sushi Chef.

Trading 7 days a week 8.30am – 6.00pm

08 97 559 911

Cowaramup Meat Specialists

Next door to The Fruity Cow

Bulk meat is available or you can pick up Gourmet prepared meat,

chicken, fish and other numerous meats to tantalize your tastebuds.

Very convenient to pick up meat and veg all one stop.

Trading 8.00 am -5.00pm Monday to Friday Saturday 8.30am -12.00pm

08 97 555 898

Shelley’s Cleaning & Property Care

Gracetown

shelleyscleaning@hotmail.com

Ph: Shelley Sewell 0416 161 868 C/o Post Office

Cowaramup WA 6284

CYCLE TOURING ASSOCIATION

The “2012 ON YOUR BIKE TOUR” starts on Saturday 27th October and finishes on Sunday

4th November. Approximately 130 people will participate and they wish to stay in Gracetown on

Thursday the 1st November. Their intention is to camp on the oval and use the Gracetown Hall for a

3 course evening meal and breakfast. They need shower and toilet facilities. The proposal is to be

further investigated by the Hall Committee and the Shire to see if it is feasible.

TV RETRANSMISSION

The current analogue retransmission from the Gracetown Hall will cease when digital TV becomes

available in the 2nd half of 2013. At a previous GPA meeting we agreed that, the retransmission of

digital TV would be too expensive to install, pay ongoing costs and maintain. The Government has

now been notified that Gracetown residents/landowners, through the GPA, will not be retransmitting

digital TV.

Residents/landowners will be able to receive digital TV through the Satellite Subsidy Scheme (SSS).

Under this scheme you will receive an installation (installed satellite dish, set top box and cabling),

subsidised by the Government. Households registered for installation must make a predetermined

financial contribution (between $200 and $350) on the day of installation with the Government paying

the remainder. The contribution amount will not be determined until the installation contract for

regional and remote Western Australia has been finalised around mid-2012, and will be communicated

before applications open to participate in the Scheme. Tenants who apply for the Satellite Subsidy

Scheme must confirm they have their landlord’s permission for the installation.

The Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service will provide the same 16 digital free-to-air

channels that are broadcast terrestrially in regional and remote WA. These channels are:

ABC 1 SBS 1 WIN Prime (GWN) West Digital

ABC 2 SBS 2 GO! 7TWO ELEVEN

ABC 3 SBS HD GEM 7mate ONE

ABC News 24

In the 2nd half of 2012 the SSS application will be offered to Gracetown households. Once the VAST

service is installed, there are no ongoing costs for households. The VAST service also allows for the

introduction of new broadcasting technology as new digital television standards are implemented,

without households having to do anything.

More information is available on the Digital Ready website at

www.digitalready.gov.au

Refer also to the GPA website.

HALL AND TOWN COMMITTEE

The Committee has changed from meetings to email for most communications. We decided not to

allow “outside Gracetown” 18th birthday parties at the hall and have put in place some more stringent

conditions for other events.

The level of use is continuing about the same as previous years. The intention is to seek Shire

assistance with upgrading the existing storeroom and the building of a new storeroom to

accommodate larger equipment such as table tennis tables.

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ONE ON ONE COURSES ON REQUEST

Radio Courses and Marine Safety Equipment

Courses include all theory, practical training and use of purpose training

vessel. Get the whole family trained up by an experienced and qualified

marine teacher who has been boating in the area for over 25 years.

Phone 0409549356

Email: wayne@seasoaringmarine.com

Website: www.seasoaringmarine.com

GPA Membership Renewal Reminder

There are some members who have not renewed their 2011 – 12 subscriptions to the GPA. Please consider doing so before this financial year finishes. From items in this newsletter you will be aware of the ongoing work of the GPA Committee and its sub committee in representing all of you in Gracetown matters – in particular that of the President David Martin who has devoted significant time to corresponding with, consulting and meeting with State Government department representatives, Shire of Augusta Margaret River representatives, members of State Parliament, road safety consultants and members of the GPA and Gracetown community. The Membership Application and Renewal Form follows in this newsletter.

Gracetown Progress Association Inc. Membership Application and Update Form Membership eligibility - please mark one of the categories below

A Tenant residing for more than 6 months within 5 km of Gracetown

B Owner or Ratepayer of property within 5 km of Gracetown

C Immediate family member of a or b above

D Nominee of company or trust that is owner or ratepayer in b above

E Member formerly eligible under a, b or c above who wishes to maintain membership

F Nominated by Committee

Note: all members must be 18 years and over

Name/s:

Postal Address:

Residential Address:

Gracetown Address:

Telephone Home: Gracetown:

Email:

(Email addresses will greatly help in forwarding information)

Payment: Status Last Expired: 2nd April 2011______________________

*If you are a current member, please check your details, and return this form, either by mail, email or drop to Bay Store, Gracetown.

Subscription $44.00 (incl GST) covers the applicant and their immediate family members or up to 6 nominees

of an eligible company or trust. Please enclose your payment for Membership either by:

Cheque made out to Gracetown Progress Association, PO Box 379, Cowaramup W.A. 6284 Cash (to the Bay Store with relevant info) or Direct transfer to: Bank Name: Bankwest Margaret River Account name: GPA General Account Branch Code/BSB BSB: 306-021 Acc’t Number: 416 622-2 Reference: Your Name/s – “GPA Membership Fees”

If paying electronically, please ensure you also forward the above information to the

GPA Treasurer at dfbcas@bigpond.com or to Box 379 Cowaramup WA 6284.

If you have any other queries regarding membership status, would like an e-form or to forward membership renewal or contact information updates, please contact The GPA Secretary at gpa.cbay@gmail.com.