About us

Twenty five years ago, Rosedale was a much smaller place but there were already the beginnings of concern that, unless the community established more effective communication with Council and other authorities, much of Rosedale's natural appeal could be lost and it would become just another suburb. A group got together and called a public meeting which was attended by 120 people, and the Association was born with 90% of Rosedale households becoming members.

Surveys of all Ratepayers were conducted to establish community opinion on all major issues, and the results were conveyed to Council. Councillors and Council officers, with whom the Committee dealt, were included in the newsletter mailing so that there could be no hidden agendas. The objective was to keep Rosedale as an attractive place for all those people seeking a low-key simple environment, whether they be houseowners, potential purchasers, tenants, or local day visitors, and help to ensure that Eurobodalla continued to offer a wide choice of holiday and living environments.

Council reacted well to the creation of our Association and, over time, became more confident of the authenticity of the Association's representations. This is a reputation that we intend to retain even if there is occasional disagreement on certain matters.

Our objectives

The objectives of the Association are to:

• maintain the existing environmental character of the Rosedale area
• to represent the residents and ratepayers of that area who are members of the Association, and,
• in association with the Eurobodalla Shire Council and other appropriate bodies and individuals, to assist in the orderly development and progress of the area.

Our Constitution

The Rosedale Association Constitution was revised at the March 2008 Special General Meeting meeting and can be read by following the link.

Membership

Membership of our Association is open to ratepayers and residents of the Rosedale area and interested persons who share our objectives. Do join us. The Association produces a Newsletter which is posted to all members. The annual fee is modest and joining is as simple as clicking on Membership and following the instructions.

Committee

The committee for 2008 is:

Contacting Us

If you would like to submit material to or comment on this web site please email the Rosedale Association Inc.