Community Assoc

The Web Site of the Association Detailing its Background, Activities and Interests.
The Hahndorf Community Association Inc. (HCA) was formed to enable residents and businesses to improve the well being of Hahndorf, its residents, businesses and environs.

The Hahndorf Community Association Inc. Management Committee Objects and Purposes Past and Current Projects Representation Pioneer Park Clock KESAB Tidy Town Competition Alec Johnston Park Hahndorf Dry Zone The 'Village Voice' Main Street Master Plan Fund Raising

HCA's Goal is to .....

• promote a strategic partnership with all community organisations.

HCA's Role is to .....

• Explore issues which arise from consultation with the community of Hahndorf.
  

• Co-ordinate, communicate and implement strategies for managing common issues.
  

• Act as a pressure group on matters in which Council and Government have the major influence.
  

• Support and promote projects and events within Hahndorf which are managed by groups other than the HCA.

A Management Committee is elected by local residents.

• Any individual resident, or representative nominated by a community group may nominate as a Management Committee member at the Annual General Meeting.
  

• Annual General Meeting for 2007 was held in St Michael's Church Hall on 7 November.
  

• Committee meetings are held at a time suitable to elected persons. Currently is 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. This can change for each Committee year.

(From the Rules of Hahndorf Community Association Incorporated)
The Association is formed for the purposes of:-

• to work with key interest groups, such as The District Council of Mt Barker, Hahndorf Business and Tourism Association, Visitor Information Centre and the like, to identify, develop and encourage activities and projects which enhance the quality of life for local residents and Traders of Hahndorf and its environs, and also visitors to the area.
  

• to promote the preservation of the history and cultural heritage of the Hahndorf Township and District.

Most projects or issues are undertaken in a partnership with other organisations, being representatives of residents and traders.
eg Dry Zone, Alec Johnston Park makeover.

Maintain representation on HBTA Management Committee, School Governing Council, Hall Committee, Precinct Group, Institute Management Committee and liase with Hahndorf Lions.

Pioneer Park clock automated, and Time Capsule installed.

Entry into the KESAB Tidy Town program – won Best Medium Sized Town in SA 2001, and joint Best Medium Sized Town 2002.
HCA as an Association won awards in 2003 and 2004. No entry in 2005. The town is well placed to enter in 2006 - every resident is a partner.

• Playgound - In partnership with Community Hall Committee, Hahndorf Lions and Mt Barker District Council , built a playground in Alec Johnston Park.
  

• Park Makeover - Worked with Mt Barker District Council, and community groups toward the makeover of Alec Johnston Park. This is a long term project.

Are the driving force behind the Dry Zone, which has been proclaimed for the heritage block of the town. This has been undertaken as one of a number of strategies for liquor management, established by a wide group of stakeholders including the 4 hotel licensees, Police and Liquor and Licensing Commissioner with opportunity for community monitoring.

Have established a quarterly newsletter “Village Voice”, edited and distributed by volunteers, to all residents and traders. Town news and information will encourage more ownership of Hahndorf, more pride in the amazing people and products of our district and encourage new volunteers. We need input and comments from all readers.
Try villagevoice@yahoo.com.au

Contents of past editions of 'The Village Voice' local news letter published quarterly are available.

• Village Voice Editions for 2004
  

• Village Voice Editions for 2005
  

• Village Voice Editions for 2006
  

• Village Voice Editions for 2007
  

• Village Voice Editions for 2008

Initiated the need for a Main Street Master Plan in 2002, which is now being seriously addressed by Mt Barker District Council with moves toward implementation in stages. Two meetings have been held with stakeholders eg Transport SA, Heritage SA, State Planning, National Trust, Business and Tourism, Community Association.