Why join the CPPA?

The CPPA has been a part of the local community since 1946 and built the Hall in 1951. We like to think we’ve made a difference in our area.

The more members we have the more representative we are of our community. Membership doesn’t mean you have to actively volunteer, although that’s always nice, it does mean you support what we do. It’s a way of giving your community organisation a bit of a pat on the back for a job well done.

Why join Now?

The CPPA year aligns with the calendar year and so we not only get to celebrate the festive season but we also invite one and all to support our efforts for the coming year.

This year we have streamlined the membership process. The membership form is either your renewal form or a chance to join up for the first time. We are hoping that by providing four different ways to get the form and membership fee to us we can avoid calling on our volunteers to hand deliver renewal notices. 

What does the CPPA do?

Our community has some unique assets being a peninsula with a green corridor that supports abundant birdlife and flora. Over the past few years we’ve seen increasing pressures on our community assets. The CPPA advocates and acts for the protection, preservation of the bushland qualities and supports a sustainable community driven lifestyle that locals who live here enjoy and value.

• We keep an eye on Development Applications that may impact on the broader community and support residents to understand the DA process.
• We apply for (and regularly get) funding to undertake community projects, with over $320,000 of successful grants gained in the past 20 years.
• We own and maintain the Progress Hall, to provide a space where locals can gather and enjoy activities like yoga and taekwondo or celebrate events such as parties and science week. 
• We landcare weekly on the multiple reserves along the Coal Point peninsula, protecting habitat for threatened species and amazing our flora and fauna, and reducing the weed threat to bushland neighbour’s yards.
• We provide a community communication conduit via the Chronicle, website and facebook page.
• We collaborate closely with the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group on projects to achieve broader sustainable goals in minimising and controlling waste and improving pedestrian-cycling infrastructure. 
• We make submissions to all levels of government on issues that affect our community such as the Lake Mac Boat Storage Strategy and Short Term Holiday Rentals Options paper.

So why not share some community spirit this festive season and join up. The Progress Association team would love to have your support.

Members Morning Tea

In 2018 we’ll be hosting a members morning tea on Saturday 10th Feb from 8:30-12:30 at our hall where you can drop in and

• join up or renew your membership 
• share morning tea 
• pick up some information on native plants and local weeds 
• get a free banksia for your garden 
• chat about local projects 
• watch ‘Guarding the Galilee’ to understand the Adani issue 
• meet the Committee. 

The Coal Point Chronicle-opt out option

There will be no January Chronicle as the CPPA team have a well-earned rest over Summer. The Chronicle is hand delivered by volunteers to 1500 local letterboxes. We do not consider it junk mail or advertising material but a community communication tool. We do respect your decision to refuse the newsletter though. Please advise us if you don’t want to receive one in your letterbox.