Next Monday, 21st September No meeting - Board Meeting at the Bishop's
Club News and Updates
President's Report
On Monday night we welcomed Enzo Cecere, CEO of Willow House Community Foodbank,
along with two of his Directors, Melissa Booth and Gemma Hodge. Willow House, operating
from the Moe Library Community Kitchen, is a notforprofit organisation providing vital
support to individuals and families through food relief and mental health assistance.
All food distributed through the program is generously donated by our local Aldi Store and
Coles Supermarket. The organisation is staffed by six fulltime team members and supported
by fifteen dedicated volunteers, who prepare relief bags filled with fresh fruit, vegetables,
and essential groceries.
These relief bags play an important role in helping families manage the pressures of the
rising cost of living, offering practical support and dignity during challenging times.
On Friday, our Club joined with the Rotary Club of Morwell to assist at the Blue Light Disco
held at the Moe Town Hall for students from Baringa School and the Traralgon Special
Development School. The event was coordinated by the Proactive Policing Unit.
Around forty students attended and enjoyed a wonderful evening of dancing and music.
Several students even received trophies for their enthusiasm on the dance floor.
The police officers also joined in, dancing alongside the students and helping create a fun
and memorable night.
A sincere thank you to Alan Bishop, Maureen Bishop and Helen Morrison for their help and
support on the night.
Lyn Cassar
President
PROGRAMS What's On
September 21: Board
September 28: Club Assembly
Roger
Botanic Garden Playground – Cleanup Roster
Thanks to the following members who have volunteered to help maintain the
Botanic Garden Playground and surrounding area
September - Roger
October - Lyn
November - Robin
A Trip Down Memory Lane
From the archives ............. 2010 to 2013
2010-11
The Club hosted the GSE team from District 1410 in Finland from March the 21st until the start of the District Conference on March the 25th.
Medic Alert Books were sourced and handed out to the public.
Fundraising included the Gippsland Rotary Golf Classic which raised over $18,000 and a film night held at the Village Cinema in Mid Valley which raised $1,800.
Two large ride-on cars were given to the Club that were then donated to Baringa Special School.
The installed nine street lights in the Botanic Gardens had an official “Switch the Lights on “ceremony attended by the mayor, media and Rotarians.
2011-12
The Bali project was well supported this year with four trips undertaken by Rotarians, white boards were installed in every classroom, a Library was set up and refit of the sick bay completed.
The annual Golf Day was a great success raising in excess of $28,000.
This year saw the introduction of the Vocational Service Award, with two awards presented.
The Rotunda and seating in the Botanic Gardens were repainted.
The Club responded to a request from Berry Street to erect a Cubby House for a family in need in the local community.
2012-13
Hosting of the Energy Australia’s Fun Run, with over $11,000 raised and distributed to over 10 local groups and organisations.
Support for Carols by Candlelight event.
Sponsorship of students to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Model United Nations Assembly and Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment events.
Ongoing participation and support of the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program.
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