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If you have a Computer IT problem then our members are able to assist because of the experience and
skills of several members – just call us the ‘help desk’ – (and we are based in Australia).

If you like what we do, send email or give us a call and you can attend one of our fun meetings or even
become a Member!
web: https://rotary9510online.org/
Email: graham@rotaryeclub.org.au
Contact: Graham 0412 694 461

Regency Park
Following a very successful year in 2019/20, in which our club gained a Gold Citation, we are continuing
the momentum.

Our major event Corolla Capers was delayed from July
to October due to Covid19, however ran successfully
with a record number of participants (45) including
12 Corollas and 11 4x4s. We travelled to the far north
of the State (Murnpeowie) over the course of a week.
Overall, $15,000 was raised to support the club’s many
initiatives.

Rather than move to fortnightly meetings, the club has opted to continue meeting weekly, and indeed it
could be argued that we actually meet twice a week because every Friday morning we gather for a walk
followed by tea/coffee at a local café (and Rotary business continues to get conducted there). The walking
group has grown to 15 and includes members of two other clubs and Friends.

Bunnings BBQs continue under the new regulations and are a big source of our funding. Our own BBQ trailer
has been refurbished and is already in use within the community.

We ran a successful joint collaboration with Eastwood Club at Victoria Park to stage our inaugural Hat Day
Walk supporting Australian Rotary Health. Again our BBQ trailer was in use and we were able to show off our
new club Gazebo. Planning is in place for next year’s event.
Our members supported the Hutt St Centre’s ‘Walk a Mile’ raising funds for them. Members also support
the annual Bicycle Network’s Bike Count, which raises funds for our club. One of our members has
negotiated hundreds of pairs of reading glasses which will both generate funds and also benefit those
in need. Another member organised with a winery to supply wines at a very good price, with funds raised
supporting our club. We support the Ridley Grove Community Garden both with funds and administratively.
We assist running the Semaphore Carousel and we support the connection with the tall ship, the ‘One and
All’. We continue to support Meals on Wheels. All our members continue to support the club and with some
active at District level, Rotary Action Group participation and Rotary Fellowships.
We have hosted a student for NYSF.

We have recently recruited a new Member for our Club lifting us to 17. Following an initiative to hold a
promotion at nearby Bowden Green, the club has now been joined by Prospect Club and Walkerville Club
to promote the supply of packs of essential items for both the victims of Domestic Violence and of Homeless
Youth for which our Club jointly with Prospect Club has received a District Grant. The Bowden promotion
was followed by the Club’s annual Monster Swap Meet at Regency Park TAFE.
Russell Green
Membership and Public Image

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