About
Executive Committee
President
Colin Moore
Nearly eight years resident of Castlemaine.
Downsized from a farm property near Tylden and chose Castlemaine for its historical feel and strong community atmosphere.
Enjoys bushwalking and cycling, member of CFA for 25 years and participates in Parkrun as a volunteer and runner.
Tel: 0428 303 001
Secretary
Sally Kaptein
Moved from Melbourne to Castlemaine 21 years ago.
Inspired initially by the Castlemaine State Festival.
Likes the diversity of backgrounds and experience in the community
likes tennis and fresh food farmers’ markets.
Interested in Primary and Secondary school education, learning in general and people.
Tel: 0401 662 871
Treasurer
John Lewis
Nine and a half years resident in Castlemaine.
Chose Castlemaine to be near his son and his family.
Enjoys the cultural vitality and surrounding environment.
Likes recreational cycling, native flora and fauna, bush walks, gardening and walking the family dog.
Tel: 0418 316 227
Sub-Committees
The Society has established four sub-committees
A brief outline of sub-committee activities is listed below.
CASSOC Members are welcome to join the sub-committees to assist in activities.
If you’d like to join a sub-committee, please send an email to:
castlemainesociety@gmail.com
Membership and Membership administration
Convener Sally Kaptein,
Lou Citroen
- Fostering new membership
- Administration of communications to members
- Organization of social events for members
- Fund raising activities


Events and Projects
Convener Marli Wallace
- Organisation of on-going program of events for members (and public as appropriate)
- Participation in Events/Projects organised by other groups and MASC
Marketing and Communications
Convener Mark Koehne, Barb Ashworth
- Web page development and oversight
- Facebook administration Campaign organization and administration
- Press and radio communications and releases
- Occasional Bulletin preparation and distribution


Planning and Development
Convener Alice Matthiesson
- Ongoing review of State and Local planning and development policies
- Participation in local campaigns against planning and development decisions when supported by the Society
- Oversight of heritage overlay matters and application of local and State heritage policies and procedures
- Protection of Castlemaine heritage including built heritage and natural landscapes