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.