Oscar Clift, son of RCM member Nick Clift, will be talking to us on his experience at RYLA over the past two years. The impact it has had and the changes he has implemented.
What a great day at Collingwood.......after the heatwave of 20 December 2019
With terrific support from Bunnings customers, we were able to take in $1312.70 plus a fantastic $239.65 in donations for Bushfire Relief (about 90% more than normal). After allowing for $230.70 in costs, $1321.65 will go to the Bairnsdale Rotary Club Bushfire Appeal.Thank you so much to you “diehards” for all your efforts, a really great team effort throughout the day. That means that between Peter’s Port Melbourne SS on 3 January and our Collingwood SS today, almost $ 2800 will go towards East Gippsland Fire Relief from our Club.
Frank
‘Sausage Team Port Melbourne’ has 4 more dates scheduled this Rotary Year.
Saturday 15th February
Friday 20th March
Sunday 5th April
Friday 26th June
Peter is keen to hear from anyone who can assist on any of these dates at Port Melbourne. [15th February morning shifts have been filled.]
Over the past week, as the situation develops, D G Grant has issued two messages, via Facebook, for our clubs. Below are extracts from latest statement dated 7th Jan.
To read Grant's full statements please click on 'Read More' at the foot of this item.
7th January
Bushfire update No 2 - extracts: "Our district Bushfire Response committee met yesterday and again tonight to establish the district response to the Bushfire crisis. Donation details below.
As mentioned previously the emergency phase is still in operation with lots of supporting agencies in place. Experience has shown us that Rotary efforts are best focused in the Recovery phase.
For those clubs that have asked already and those that will want to support our District efforts I can let you know that our District Disaster account is available to receive donations from clubs and individuals where a tax deduction is not required.
We have established an account with Bendigo Bank for receipt of funds where a tax deduction is required which will suit some individuals or businesses. Unlike other funds Bendigo Bank has waived all fees. Details will be published tomorrow.
In the immediate response arena we have definite knowledge that the following items are required. It would be great If you can support them.
Fodder donations and offers of agistment: Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), 1300 882 833 or fodder@vff.org.au
Food donations - contact Food Bank
Offers of free Accommodation; Find a Bed on 02 7202 6588 findabed.info/
The committee is working on several projects to support communities and fundraising efforts. I know that Rotarians will rise to the challenge.
Thanks for your support so far.
We will make a difference. DG Grant"
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