What Is It?
The Friends of Minerva was formed on 30 November 2008 established by and under the authority of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) Committee.
The statue of Minerva on the BMI building is an improtant emblem of the Institute and provides the name for the group.
Objectives
- Provides an additional form of affiliation with the BMI for persons interested in and supportive of the BMI
- Enables people interested in and supportive of the BMI to meet with like-minded people in social and special event settings
- Assists in raising funds for BMI purposes.
Download the full Charter here!
Friends of Minerva Activities
- Bray Raceway Course fund-raising - April 13
- A musical session with Mary Doumany - harpist - June 13
- 150th Celebration Dinner - Craig's Hotel - August 14
Membership
Membership of Friends of Minerva is open to any person who supports the Objectives of the group and who pays the membership fee set by the BMI Committee.
Expression of Interest
The B.M.I continues to provide opportunities for the community in Ballarat and the region. Our library has over 25,000 volumes and the collection is now heritage listed. This collection provides wonderful opportunities for historical research.
Over recent years, much of the building has been renovated using grant funding with Stage 2 renovations soon to commence. These facilities are now used for musical performances and other social events.
Thanks to the Bray Raceway Sponsors
- Haymes Paint
- Colliers International
- S.J.Weir
- G.Gay & Co
- North Britain Hotel
- On Track Personal Fitness
- Brumbys
- Caledonian Motors
Donators for the Auction and Raffle
Auction
Craigs Royal Hotel
Novotel Forest Resort
Polly/Faull's Shoes
David Haymes
Raffle Prizes
Tanya Daniels - The Good Guys
Ballarat Leagues Club
Gold Rush Mini Golf
Oz Tenpin Ballarat Lanes
Victoria Armstrong Podiatry
Ray's Outdoors
City Oval Restaurant,
Cafe, Bar
Harlequin Designs Pty Ltd
House
The Turret
The Cheesecake Shop
John Harbour Quality Butcher
Eclectic Tastes
Le Kitchen
Nova Pharmacy
Creative Framing
Sturt Street Cobbler
Collins Book Store
UFS Dispensary
Sweet Decadence
Wen & Ware
Elysium
Stems Flower Market
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