Welcome to March 2010
We have had an exciting few weeks with the launch of OUR 2010 on 02 March and the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof CID AGMs on 09 March at the Victoria Junction Hotel in Green Point.
Both AGMs were a great success. I would like to thank all our board members for the time and energy which they invest on an ongoing basis to ensure that the GP and OK CIDs are able to fulfil their mandates and continue to expand and develop our areas.
I’d also like to thank George Dearnaley for sharing his thoughts about the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and for reminding us of what an incredible opportunity we have to be ambassadors for our country over the World Cup period.
Don’t forget to read through our list of upcoming events to find out what’s on in and around Cape Town over the next few weeks.
Best wishes,
Marc Truss
OK/GP CID CEO
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR CID?
CRIME AND GRIME
Road Accidents on the Increase
GP and OK CID security manager Marius Swanepoel says “we are concerned by the increase in the number of accidents and parking tickets being issued in the GP and OK CIDs over the past couple of months; in January 2010 alone 470 tickets were issued in the GP CID district, and 416 in the OK CID district”. With this in mind, we have put together a couple of safety tips for you.
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CLEANSING
Waste Update
In February 2010, 'supplementary cleansing' has resulted in the collection and removal of an estimated 8 400kgs (1 200bags) of waste from the Green Point CID area and 9 100kgs (1 300bags) from the Oranje-Kloof CID area.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
OUR 2010
On 2 March 2010 the GP and OK CIDs launched the OUR 2010 Campaign to raise R100 000 from 100 businesses in the 100 days leading up to the FIFA World Cup.
This money will be used to pay for membership fees for underprivileged children from our CID districts to attend the African Brothers Football Academy on an ongoing basis. Membership will enable these children to play football in a safe environment, develop their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches, play in matches and tournaments, and interact with children from different cultures and backgrounds.
The GP and OK CIDs are working in collaboration with Craig Hepburn, founder of African Brothers Football Academy and former Bafana Bafana striker George Dearnaley to make the OUR 2010 Campaign a reality.
To kick off the campaign, the GP CID and OK CID have each donated R3 000. If your business would like to make a contribution to the campaign, please click here to fill in the donation form on the OUR 2010 Campaign website.
To find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved, please visit www.cid2010.com
INTERESTING NEWS
Green Point CID AGM Overview
GP CID Chairman Hugh von Zahn chaired a successful GP CID AGM, and took the board through his report, which is available on the website:
“The Green Point City Improvement District (GPCID) was incorporated as a Section 21 Company on 15 July 2001. As we approach the start of our 9th year, we need to take time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and failings and see where we have come from…” Read more
Photo: From left to right: Belinda Walker, Ward Councillor. Marc Truss, CEO of Green Point and Oranje-Kloof CIDs. Hugh von Zahn, Chairman of Green Point CID. Chris Fick, Chairman of Oranje-Kloof CID.
Feedback Session
The feedback session comprised of two parts and was open to all residents and business owners in the GP and OK CID districts.
The first section was an overview by GP and OK CID CEO Marc Truss, who explained how the CIDs were formed and then demonstrated how they are making a tangible difference in terms of waste management, crime reduction, area upgrades, social intervention and community participation. He also introduced OUR 2010 which you can read more about in the new developments section of this newsletter.
The second half was a talk about the 2010 FIFA World Cup by Soccer Business Manager for the Media24 Group, and former Bafana Bafana player, George Dearnaley.
Dearnaley set the tone by stating “The World Cup represents the single biggest marketing opportunity for this country, ever.” To put this in perspective, he went on to ask the audience, “How much would you pay to market to an engaged audience of 40 billion people for a month?”
His discussion focused around the fact that South Africans have an amazing opportunity to be brand ambassadors for our country. He also emphasised the fact that businesses still have time to implement ideas and initiatives for the World Cup, they just need to start now!
Photo: From left to right: Benedict Thorburn, Director of African Brothers Football Academy. Craig Hepburn, Director of African Brothers Football Academy. George Dearneley, Media 24 Soccer Manager. Marc Truss, CEO of Green Point and Oranje-Kloof CIDs.
OK CID AGM Overview
The OK CID AGM also ran smoothly, and you can read Chairman Chris Fick’s full report on our website:
“The past year has been one of change - not only to our environment, but also in terms of our service providers and the profile of the Oranje-Kloof area as a whole. This shift in direction has been brought about by the CID’s continuous efforts to improve service delivery, the growth of new retail outlets and commercial entities throughout Oranje-Kloof and of course a sizeable influx of property development.” Read more
Photo: From left to right: Berndt Shulz (OK CID board member), Chris Fick (OK CID chairman), Deon de Wet (OK CID board member), Leon Fortes (OK CID board member), Marc Truss (CEO of GP and OK CID).
Q & A
This new, interactive section of the GP and OK CID newsletter gives you the opportunity to learn some useful tips on who to call or where to go when you have a problem. Please email your questions through to us (info@gpcid.co.za or info@okcid.co.za) and we will publish them along with the answers in our next newsletter. Who do I contact for sewer problems?
Contact the Ebenezer Roads Depot, Ebenezer Road, Green Point. Phone 021 425 3310 during regular office hours, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am - 4 pm. After hours emergencies, call 021 957 4700 for the Technical Operations Centre. Any written request and/or complaints may be referred to Roads Branch, Civic Centre, P.O. Box 1694, Cape Town.
EVENTS
PUBLIC FAN WALK MEETING: MONDAY 15 MARCH 2010
Venue: Salesian Institute, 2 Somerset Road, Green Point
Time: 08h30 (registration); 09h00 – 10h30 (presentation)
Dear Central City and Green Point Stakeholder
On behalf of the City of Cape Town’s 2010 Operations office, the Green Point CID and the Central City Improvement District, I would like to invite you to attend a Public Meeting to inform all interested and affected parties about plans for the Fan Walk that will run during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
The Fan Walk will be operational on the eight match days in Cape Town as fans are encouraged to take to the streets to walk from the CBD to the Cape Town Stadium along Waterkant Street, Somerset Road and Main Road, Green Point to reach the Cape Town Stadium. It is anticipated that up to 18 000 fans will make their way along this route on foot.
This public meeting will present the latest version of the anticipated road closures en route as well as the plans to date for the Fan Walk during the period 11 June to 11 July. Upcoming test events will also be presented and there will also be a Q&A session.
We encourage you to attend and ask that you send your rsvp (by return email) to: carola@capetownpartnership.co.za
Kind regards
Carola Koblitz
2010 Project Coordinator
More about George Dearnaley:
During his 10 years as a professional soccer player in South Africa Dearnaley was the SA NSL Top Goal-scorer in 1992 with 23 goals. Has been involved in football media for the last 13 years as Publisher of Kick Off soccer magazine, Champions League analyst on Etv and now English Premiership analyst on SuperSport. He is currently the Soccer Business Manager for the Media24 Group – advising on football editorial and commercial opportunities with a focus on the World Cup tournament. He has attended 3 previous World Cup tournaments and the last 2 UEFA Champions League finals. On a personal note, he says he has not recovered from seeing Manchester United destroyed by Barcelona in Rome last May!
Grease
06 March – 11 April 2010.
The ultimate party show comes to South Africa. The classic musical, with book music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, about teenage school life in America in the 1950’s is showing now at the Artscape.
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Cape Town Carnival
18 – 20 March 2010.
Capetonians can look forward to the first-ever all-inclusive Cape Town Carnival, aimed at bringing together the diverse communities of the city through music, dance, creative and cultural expression.
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Sport Relief Cape Town Mile
21 March 2010.
Participants will be able to choose between a 1 mile (1.6 km), 3 mile (4.8 km) and 5 mile (8km) fun walk or run starting and finishing at the V&A Waterfront.
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TASTE of Cape Town
24 – 26 March 2010.
Yet again this remarkable festival will bring together the city's most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract 20 000 of Cape Town's most dedicated and sophisticated foodies.
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
We welcome all comments and suggestions regarding our newsletter and its content. Our aim is to keep you informed about your CID and so we would love to hear how we can improve or receive suggestions on what topics you would like us to cover.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
We pride ourselves in having the top events happening in and around Cape Town listed on our website each month.
Here are our favourite events in and around Cape Town
GREASE
When: 06 March - 11 April 2010
Click here for more info
Cape Town Carnival
When: 18-20 March 2010
Click here for more info
Sport Relief Cape Town Mile
When: 21 March 2010
Click here for more info
TASTE of Cape Town
When: 24 -26 March 2010
Click here for more info
SUBMIT YOUR CAPE TOWN EVENT
GP CID Contact Numbers
GP CID Patrol Vehicle
082 214 3228
GP CID Shift Manager (24 hrs)
071 670 3019
OK CID Contact Numbers
OK CID Patrol Vehicle
082 217 1386
OK CID Shift Manager (24 hrs)
071 670 3019
OK CID Manager
Mike Reeler
082 411 7778
General OK and GP CID Contact Numbers
Chief Executive
Marc Truss
082 560 0684
Security Manager
Marius Swanepoel
082 922 1832
Operations Manager
Dolf Venter
071 680 0801
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude."- Ralph Marston
