On the 31st May 2006, a group of like minded people met and resolved to form a friends group for the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery.
Friends of Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery Inc. (FOBKC)
1. Vision
Engage the community with the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery.
2. Mission
Raise public awareness of the historical significance and national importance of the Cemetery.
Research all aspects of the Cemetery and the lives of those interred there.
Liaise with institutions, interested groups, and descendants.
Conduct public and private tours and talks about the Cemetery.
Share and make available research materials and information between the public, all FOBKC members, the Cemetery Trustees and interested stakeholders.
Hold regular meetings to discuss issues relating to the Cemetery and cemetery issues in general.
3. What We Do
Conduct regular tours and walks through the Cemetery.
Locate the graves for descendants upon request.
Research the lives of those interred at the Cemetery, keeping records relating to such and making these records available to the general public.
Holding regular public meetings whereby items of interest relating to the Cemetery or cemeteries in general and other related matters can be discussed.
Attend historical or community events, give talks to community groups in the interests of publicising FOBKC and the Cemetery.
Raise funds by applying for appropriate grants to produce newsletters, brochures, books etc. about the Cemetery.
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2009 - 2010 COMMITTEE President Tanya Warms Vice President Gail White Secretary Tony Michael Treasurer Cathie Shaw Committee member Pauline Turville
2007 AGMPresidents 1st Report can be downloaded "AGM 2007" (N.B. files 8kb PDF) 2008 AGMPresidents 2nd Report can be downloaded "AGM 2008" (N.B. files 8kb PDF) 2009 AGMPresidents 3rd Report can be downloaded "AGM 2009"
Friends of Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery Inc. Reg. #A0049045R ABN 24382848139
