We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri people. We pay our respects to all of Melbourne’s First Peoples, to their ancestors and Elders, and to our shared future together.
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We were able to celebrate and formally recognise a number of our external volunteers who were in attendance. From left to right are Jay Jay, Autumn Yang, Kai Lou, David Ruscoe, Grace Bai, Jenny Pihan, Nania Padher and Shirley Gruber-Gardiner.
The financial result was not as budgeted however it is what it is! The Art Show provides other benefits which sometimes cannot be quantified such as the introduction of people to Rotary (volunteers) community event, support of local artists, publicity for the club and ability of members to do something “hands on”.
Through the Magic of Rotary Let’s continue to Create Hope in our Communities and the World
A Global or District Grant from The Rotary Foundation can help our club start its projects sooner or expand the reach and impact of your project through increased scope and scale. To be eligible for a grant in 2024-2025, however, our club must be represented at one of two District 9800 Grants Seminars to be held on Zoom in July 2024.
The first seminar will be on Thursday July 11th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
The second seminar will be on Sunday July 21st, from 2:00pm until 3:30pm.
Club presidents, Foundation chairs and Avenue of Service chairs will especially benefit from attendance, but all members are welcome to attend and learn about the work of the Rotary Foundation and how clubs can access grant funding to increase the impact of club projects.
Global and District Rotary Foundation Grants are available to every eligible club in District 9800. I do hope that you will be able to attend, and that you will encourage your members to attend to learn more about how The Rotary Foundation can help clubs reach their service goals sooner.
Have you ever wondered which Sunday you have been allocated to? Can't find the email from Alan?
Then look no further! This new widget has been added to both our website Home Page - it's at the bottom of the right-hand column, right under the 3 most recent Bulletins. And it will be in each Bulletin as well. Just click on the blue "CSM Signup List" link. It's that simple - try it!
All Rotarians are invited to attend the Open Day for Rotary Donations in Kind on Saturday 10th August 2024
Donations in Kind West Footscray, is a volunteer-based recycling facility and is part of Rotary’s Donations in Kind Network, a project of Rotary Australia World Community Service, (RAWCS.) It is a specialist operation that focuses on recycling goods with 85% of the goods processed being redeployed and just 11% sent to process recycling.
Donations In Kind processes goods donated by the corporate sector and distributes the goods through Rotary clubs to those in need wherever they are located, both locally and internationally.
We have also developed partnerships with several hospitals, aged care homes, schools and other suppliers who donate new and outdated stock to us. Rotary clubs then use this stock to fulfill projects in developing countries.
We would be delighted to welcome you to the store, participate in a guided tour with one of our senior volunteers, and participate in the formal opening ceremony at 11am.
As we are planning for several forms of catering, we would like everyone to please register through the link below. There is no cost to attend.
