Meeting of QLD Mayors Has a Sweet Start at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

STRONG TIES: Logan Mayor Pam Parker hands Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale a chocolate heart yesterday.

THERE was love in the air yesterday when mayors from across south-east Queensland flocked to Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Logan Mayor Pam Parker celebrated a political Valentine's Day, giving chocolate hearts to mayors from across the south-east including those from Ipswich, Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Scenic Rim.

The giant hearts also doubled as reminders to the other mayors of Logan's motto: "The heart of south-east Queensland".

"It's about sharing the love," Cr Parker said.

"It's Valentine's Day and we'll be spending more time with the other mayors than with our families, so I thought it would be a nice way to celebrate the day."


Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said the gift was a sweet reminder of the ties between the two cities.

"If anyone sees a boundary between Ipswich and Logan, they're crazy," he said.

"What makes a strong region is people working together."

Council of Mayors meeting in Ipswich from left, Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent, Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann, Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Redlands Mayor Karen Williams, Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Mike Williams and Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson. Photo: David Nielsen / The Queensland Times

While the gifts may have started the Council of Mayors meeting on a lighter note, the meeting saw the mayors of 10 of the councils from across south-east Queensland discuss a variety of important regional issues.

Flying foxes and encouraging development investment were among them.

Cr Pisasale said the Council of Mayors meeting was a vital way for the various local governments across the south-east corner to communicate with each other and work together.

"What you've got here is south-east Queensland without borders," he said.

"It's the responsibility we have to make south-east Queensland strong."


The Council of Mayors board meeting is set to continue at the hotel today.

Source QT.com.au

Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

 

Melbourne Cup Menu—4 Course Alternate Drop

Starter 

Amuse Bouche

Prawn in Brick, Citrus Jellies, Marie Rose Sauce

Entrée 

Mango Bruschetta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fig Vincotto.

Duck and Pork Terrine, Sesame Wafer, Hazelnut Salad

Mains 

Honey Soy Beef Kebabs, Rice Pilaf, w/ Roast Capsicum Rita

In House Poached Salmon, Nicoise Style Salad

Desserts 

Selection of Petite Fours

Plus a selection of beverages for your table (House wine, local beer and soft drink) Cash Bar Available

Enjoy the race on the big screen

* Sweepstakes, & Raffles

*Best Dressed & Best Hat competition

*Best Decorated Stiletto (1st, 2nd,3rd prizes donated by Obsession Shoes )

*Fashion Parade by Everybody - Riverlinks

Tuesday 6th November

Melbourne Cup Luncheon
 

12.00pm – 3.00pm
 

Our theme this year is Stiletto heels
Decorate one stiletto and bring it along to go in the competition
 

1st 2nd 3rd prizes from Obsession Shoes .
 

Let your imagination go wild , be creative it could reflect your personality or maybe your job .
 

Drop them off to the hotel 2 weeks before the event , make sure your name is on the base of the shoe . 

You must be attending the Melbourne Cup Function to enter the competition.
 

We will post the photos on facebook and have a peoples choice competition and also be displaying them in the hotel (Metro Hotel Ipswich International and local shop windows
 

• Best Hat on the day
• Best Dressed
• Fashion Parade

Metro Hotel Ipswich International
43 South Street . Ipswich QLD

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