Children’s Emergency Medical Fund
In case you are not aware, this fund has been set up at the District level to offer support to needy families with sick children. It is administered by the partner of the District Governor, or his or her nominee, and is funded by donations from Clubs in the District. Our Club usually holds a raffle at the Changeover Dinner with the proceeds going to the fund.
It has apparently not had many calls for assistance recently, and it is looking for potential candidates. It is available to any family in our area where there is financial difficulty because of a child’s illness. This could just be things like the need to register the car in order to transport a sick child to specialist treatment, or because the family finances are unable to accommodate a particular type of treatment. If you know of any family where you think there may be such a problem, please contact me on whitederekd@gmail.com and I will convey the situation to District.
International
MAFO’s new job for the Goulburn-Quelicai project in Timor-Leste is coming along nicely. Equipment already procured includes a huge x-ray machine (pictured) that will take up one-third of a 40-foot container! Once the project’s wish list has been completed, Ramsay Health Care will be asked if they can supply some of the outstanding equipment.
This giant x-ray machine is reserved for Quelicai Hospital, Timor-Leste.
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
We are getting closer to the big SHBG fundraiser, the Autumn Gardens Weekend and Plant Fair on the 27th and 28th of April. The Club will be helping to run the BBQ each day with the focus being on sausage sandwiches and bacon & egg rolls. Come along and bring your family and friends for a fun time.
Youth Working For Youth Soiree - Ladies in Black
Our regular Youth Working for Youth social soiree will take place on Friday 14th June. We will, with the assistance of out NYSF participant Skye Holmwood, be serving refreshments at interval of this Friday performance of Ladies in Black at the Mittagong Playhouse. Tickets are selling fast and your attendance and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Skye has been chosen to represent Australia at the 2019 Youth Science Seminar in Singapore. Some of the proceeds from our Youth Working for Youth soiree this quarter will go to assisting Skye raise funds to help with her travel expenses. Your ticket price of $40 for this performance will include canapes and refreshment at interval proudly served by the Rotary Club of Berrima District. We are very proud of Skye and wish to thank the Highland's Theatre Group Inc for their assistance in this fundraiser.
Tickets are available through Trybooking at : www.trybooking.com/ZNWS and donlt forget to choose the Friday the 14th performance.
2019 Changeover Dinner
This highlight of our Rotary Year is fast approaching, and I have asked Geri Gardiner to help me get it organised. We have settled on a date that fits in with our President Elect’s busy overseas travel schedule over the next couple of months – so please put Wednesday the 26th of June in your diaries. We have decided to hold it at the Scottish Arms with a selection of main courses for your delectation, as well as a welcome drink and some nibbles, all for the princely sum of $40 a head. More details will follow in due course. Could all Directors please start drafting their annual reports so I don’t have to chase you too hard on the final days.
Possible Peddlers Market at Bong Bong Racecourse in September
I am pleased to report that there has been significant progress on this possible fundraiser. Bridget Cosyn has done a great job so far in setting things in train, and she will now be able to set her mind to getting any necessary approvals in place. Once we have more of the detail sorted out, we will be updating you on progress over the next couple of months. Watch this space!
