National Fitness Committee - Bendigo

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VA XXXX NATIONAL FITNESS COMMITTEE, BENDIGO

The National Fitness Committee, Bendigo was established in 1952 to administer funds for the Bendigo region granted from the National Fitness Fund, which in turn was established by the National Fitness Fund Act 1941 (Commonwealth).

The main objectives of the Committee was to promote the physical, mental, spiritual and social welfare of the people, especially the young people of Bendigo. This was facilitated through the programming of activities in co-operation with local organisations, including sporting and outdoor activities, counselling services, and health and dental examinations. The Committee also promoted participation in projects of community and national service.

The Committee consisted of nine annually elected officials. The Bendigo City Council nominated the two most senior positions of President and Deputy President. The Committee nominated the remaining positions for Secretary, Treasurer, Minute Secretary, Press Correspondent, and three Vice Presidents.

The following paragraph from the National Fitness Committee Bendigo Constitution describes its financial activities:

The Committee raised finance for its needs through affiliations, fees, donations, special efforts, grants from the City Council and the State Council of the Commonwealth National Fitness Funds