The Seymour We Want

WHAT IS THE SEYMOUR WE WANT?

The Seymour We Want Inc (TSWW) is a not-for-profit group, run by volunteers, which encourages positive community development throughout the Seymour area.
‘Community Development’ is more than ‘bricks and mortar’ or the physical infrastructure of a community – it’s about people – and enhancing the social wellbeing of all residents, now, and in the future.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Seymour We Want Inc works within a community development framework and aims to build on initiatives driven by the community and articulated by them in the ‘Seymour 2015’ Community Plan (2005).
It is run by volunteers with a committee of management elected annually. General meetings are held throughout the year.

WHAT DO WE DO?

TSWW supports local community groups and individuals in achieving their goals, leading to a better Seymour, within the framework of the ‘Seymour 2015’ Community Plan. Some of the support we offer:

Creating connections with local groups
Circulating information about up and coming events
Practical assistance to local community groups
Writing letters of support for funding applications
Holding forums to discuss local community issues
Submitting funding applications

For more information about the history and future projects of The Seymour We Want, please visit the About Us page.

For the ‘Seymour 2015’ Community Plan, please visit our 2015 Action Plan page.

For the current ‘Seymour Community Directory’, please visit our Seymour Directory page.

WHO CAN BE INVOLVED?

Any local community member!
Membership is only $5 per calendar year.
And remember, a strong membership base gives the community a powerful voice in the direction of Seymour’s future. Please use our Contact Us page to request a membership application.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MAKE A BETTER SEYMOUR?

Join The Seymour We Want.
Help to the level you feel you are able; whether it is standing for committee, attending general meetings or simply being involved in our community workshops.
Post a comment that helps build a new and updated community plan for growing a better Seymour
Or join other community service groups that have community support as a core value
Support community events by attending or promoting same.
Lend a hand at community action days like tree plantings, working bees or other activities which make for engaged and supportive community.

Remember: Your involvement makes “The Seymour You Want” possible.

The ‘Seymour 2015’ action plan is a ‘living document’ and, since many of its goals have been partly or wholly attained, the TSWW believes that an updated version should be produced. This is one of the goals of the current committee for 2011. TSWW intends to hold a series of community consultation sessions in 2011 to seek community views about what is needed to make a better Seymour. We now also offer an online option at our Post a Comment page.

To contact TSWW or to subscribe to our free community email newsletter, please use our Contact Us page.

For relevant links, please see our Links page.

A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT:

How do we see the role of The Seymour We Want at present?

To build an inclusive community that values the contributions of all citizens and which nurtures and involves young people.
To work with the Seymour community to seek opinion on how best to develop resilience and capacity.
It involves supporting community activities and events that will build links and relationships between all groups, clubs, associations and individuals in the community.
It involves enabling the community by empowering individuals to become proactive about taking responsibility for their own future.

Herma Duthie
President, TSWW

Email or write to us. Our contact details are to be found on our Contact Us page.


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