9
March 2014
Victorian
Mayor's Briefing Note
The Mayors
of Victoria Digital Time Capsule
profiling
the achievements of Local Government in Victoria
Federation
Story - the digital time capsule of Federation Square - is the vehicle being used
to build a range of personal stories of those from all walks of life creating
both a record of achievements and reflections of life in contemporary Victoria
for future generations.
Fed Square is creating
a special section in Federation Story which represents the personal stories and
aspirations of Mayors.
The concept of the
Mayors of Victoria is designed to build a unique place that provides a history
of personal stories of Mayors as community leaders who individually and collectively
have made a major contribution to Victoria and the Victorian community.
The Federation Story
digital time capsule Mayors of Victoria provides a unique opportunity to record
personal stories, reflections of experiences during the mayoralty year and to
importantly promote the achievements of their councils and communities.
Importantly the site
is promoted to all schools as part of Fed Ed and provides a growing education
research resource to promote local government to schools locally and statewide.
Fed
Story Case Study in the Shire of Murrindindi Marysville Wish You Were
Here
Click on the link
to see the stories of how small businesses in Marysville are recovering from the
2009 Black Saturday bushfires to see how Fed Story was used to generate on
going publicity for the area.
Federation Story on the Marysville Community
Fed
Square has also introduced the Flavour Exchange a
seasonal exhibition of Victorian wines, beers and food produce from regional and
country Victoria to promote these products directly to metropolitan Melbourne
markets.
Mayors
of Victoria Submission Guidelines
Name
of Council
Mayoral portrait photo in official Mayoral
robes and chains, date appointed.
Group photo of all Councillors 2014 with names
to recognise all Councillors.
A concise article of approximately 600/700
words on the personal reflection and responsibility of being elected as Mayor
and some of the most outstanding attributes of your Municipality.
Seven to ten photos with descriptions.
Videos can also be submitted.
Link to the council website.
The
Mayors of Victoria section of the Fed Square Digital Time Capsule has been created
so it can be updated annually when a new Mayor or Shire President is appointed.
The project is ongoing with each council having its own section.
Promotion
Promotion
of the Mayors and Shire Presidents of Victoria to the press, social media and
educational institutions is planned to commence in mid April with participants
receiving a media kit to promote their involvement to local press. An official
launch of the project will also take place at Fed Square.
Deadline
for Submission
The aim
is to have every Mayor and Council in Victoria represented in the Fed Story
by FRIDAY 28 MARCH.
Submission Process
Using
the Mayor's of Victoria Submission Guidelines Councils through their communications
departments self submit their submission, which is checked by Fed Square's web
manager and then published.
Once
published the opportunity exists to promote this historic inclusion to local press,
sister cities, local schools, community groups, family and friends as a permanent
digital record of your Mayoral year.
How to Take Part
The
project is being co-ordinated for Fed
Square by Ron Smith, Corporate Media Communications - Mobile: 0417 329 201.
If you want to permanently
promote the achievements of your council and your personal story of your
year as Mayor or Shire President we would appreciate if you could register your
interest with ronsmith@medialaunch.com.au on receipt of this advance
briefing as a first step to assist us with scheduling your contribution.
What
will my Mayors of Victoria site look like when published?
We
suggest that you check out the Architects
of Victoria section of the Fed Story digital time capsule Click Here
and read the personal stories of architects. Your story with photos and layout
will be of the same high quality.
Information for Councils
Communication Department on how to upload the Council's story
can be found at
Check out how to upload
your own story
Kind Regards
Ron Smith, Corporate Media
Communications, Fed Square - Mobile: 0417 329 201
If
you have an queries please feel free to call me direct 24/7.