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Associations listed on the Australian Celebrants and Celebrations Network are invited to submit issues, updates or association news with the aim of improving cooperation amongst associations representing celebrants and amongst celebrants in general.
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| ACMCV: The Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Victoria |
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The Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Victoria Inc. has almost completed their Ongoing Professional Development sessions throughout Victoria.
Whilst most people felt that they gained some information from mixing with others and through open discussions, many were generally bored and disappointed at having to sit through 2 hours watching the DVD. All would have preferred the material in print format.
It is hoped that the Attorney-General comes up with something less tedious and more interesting for next year.
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The Association continues to grow - and in an effort to support all members we have chosen to place advertisements in several bridal magazines and on bridal websites directing couples to the ACMCV website which contains the contact details of all members. Most celebrants are finding that new inquiries are far fewer than they have been in the past and enthusiasm is waning somewhat. But we have to stay positive and constantly think about other ceremonies that we can perform besides weddings.
The ACMCV constantly strives to assist members and always at the lowest price possible so that everyone can participate.
The annual Sunbury conference has had to be moved to Rowville, at short notice, however it hasn't altered the bookings. The full day conference will cover several sessions, including a Naming workshop, a session on the best way to use poetry and music to compliment ceremonies, and a session from one of the most experienced celebrants in the area of Wiccan / Medieval ceremonies. As well there will be several other question and answer forums, including one with a representative of Melbourne's Births, Deaths and Marriages Department and another on tips and tricks with understanding website hits. The conference is open to members and non members.
Interested persons can contact:
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Our coming activities have been loaded in the ACCN Calendar for ACMCV members and interested others to note. Dawn Dickson, Secretary
The Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Victoria Inc.
1/7 Lawrence Court, Cranbourne North 3977
Tel: 5995 6358
Email:
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Web: www.marriagecelebrants-victoria.org.au
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| AFCC: The Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants |
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The AFCC is an active organisation which caters for the needs of general, marriage and funeral celebrants.
AFCC Annual Conference
The Annual Conference is being held in Adelaide from 12 – 14 July 2009. The conference oration is being delivered by Dally Messenger and a varied program of speakers on a wide range of topics supplements OPD sessions and the opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old colleagues. For more information, log onto the AFCC website at www.civilcelebrants.com.au
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CoCA – Coalition of Civil Celebrants Associations
AFCC President Lance Tapsell has been elected as the inaugural President of CoCA. Congratulations to Lance, and we all trust that CoCA will be able to represent the many celebrant associations so that our role in society is enhanced, acknowledged and has its professional profile raised.
AFCC Sub-Committee
A Value-For-Money sub-committee has been investigating ways for the AFCC to provide better value to its members. In light of the considerable savings anticipated as a result of the re-structuring of the administration of the AFCC office, possible areas include:
- Access to reduced insurance premiums
- Provision of a wider range of quality OPD courses at reasonable prices for members
- Reduction of OPD costs
- On-line subscription reduction
- AFCC website – links to personal websites
- AFCC website – free members “trading post” or “classifieds” for personal celebrant items.
- A range of vendor discounts for AFCC members
- Publication of a ‘Buyer’s Guide’ for members including available discounts
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Robert L Campbell CMC, JP (Qual)
The Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants Inc. AFCC National Committee ACT & Communications Email:
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Web: www.civilcelebrants.com.au
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| HCN: Humanist Celebrant Network |
Humanism, a non-theist belief system without expectation of reward or punishment after death, affirms the dignity and worth of all people. It is a-religious but not anti-religion.
The Humanist Celebrant Network is a freewill association of like minded civil celebrants who
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· honour the Humanist origins of the civil Celebrancy movement and program in Australia
· are committed to providing meaningful secular rituals and ceremonies
· are respectful of the beliefs of their clients without endorsing them or directing them
The major focus of HCN, a member of the Coalition of Celebrant Associations, is advocacy to government about the needs of celebrants and the ceremonial needs of the Australian public
Celebrants who are in sympathy with Humanist beliefs and support the objectives of HCN are invited to apply for membership.
http://www.humanistcelebrantnetwork.org
www.humanistcelebrantnetwork.org
Email:
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