In February 2010, Frank Spiteri from the Rotary Club of Warragul, along with five other dedicated Rotarians from Gippsland, embarked on a mission to Visakhapatnam, India, to support Rotary International’s relentless fight against polio. Among the team was Frank’s daughter, reflecting the commitment and passion for this crucial cause. At a recent club dinner meeting, Frank recalled his experiences with club Rotary Foundation chair Greg King and other club members, further highlighting the camaraderie and dedication of the Rotary community. 
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Frank Spiteri Remembers Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Effort in India
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At the recent Rotary Club of Warragul change over dinner newly installed president Tony Carson saw his priority projects for the upcoming year as continuing the development of the indigenous garden at Rotary Park, supporting the national Rotary End Trachoma project and consolidating the club’s work with local communities in Vanuatu. President Tony outlines his goals for the 2024-2025 year
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Warragul Rotary President and Board for 2024-25
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Three Warragul small businesses were recently presented with business excellence awards by the Rotary Club of Warragul at a club dinner meeting. In presenting certificates to the proprietors of Studio 21 Music School, Warragul Dry Cleaners and Aussie Disposals, Warragul Rotary President Chris Drenen said these businesses represent both outstanding customer service and a support for their local community. Warragul Rotary President Chris Drenen was pleased to present “Excellence in Small Business” awards to three outstanding Warragul businesses. Left to right: Alan Tatlow (Vocational Director, Warragul Rotary), Jo Bourke (Warragul Dry Cleaners), Tammy Patrick (Studio 21 Music School), Jamie Padfield (Aussie Disposals) and Chris Drenen (President, Warragul Rotary).
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2024 Awards for “Excellence in Small Business”
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Once again, the Rotary Club of Warragul is seeking nominations for their “Excellence in Small Business” program. “It’s not a competition”, says club president Chris Drenen, “rather it’s a way of recognise a small business in the Warragul district for their outstanding service”. There are many small businesses, including sole traders we as consumers deal with, often on a daily basis, who provide outstanding service to their customers. This is the opportunity to give a more formal acknowledgement and appreciation for that service. The award will focus on small businesses – of up to ten persons – which operate in the Warragul, Buln Buln and Jindivick postcode districts. The awards will consider various aspects of a business’s operation, including customer service, ethics, quality in terms of approach, attitude, commitment and dedication, safety, initiative, and reliability. All nominated businesses will be presented with a framed certificate they can display in their business. Application forms are now available in Warragul at Suzy’s Fine Jewellery (52 Smith St.), the Advantage Pharmacy (27 Victoria St.) or downloaded from the following link - Nominations close on Wednesday 22 May 2024. For more information contact Alan Tatlow on 5622 1699. “Who is your favourite local business, and wouldn’t it be great to give them the recognition they deserve.” concludes Chris Drenen.
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Business Excellence Awards 2024
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Christmas trees 2023
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Past Warragul Rotary Club members Peter and Sally Dell are continuing their good work of supporting Purple House in Alice Springs. Purple House is a non-profit Aboriginal community-controlled health service looking after people on dialysis from remote communities. Peter and Sally sent Warragul Rotarians an update on their recent trip to Alice Springs. Former Warragul Rotarian Sally Dell (right) presents one of the seven beautiful children’s quilts donated to the pediatric ward in Alice Springs. They will be given to children to take home. Thanks also to Warragul Rotarian Rosemary Allica who made the quilts.
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Former Warragul Rotarians continue their support for The Purple House in Alice Springs
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After some of our members commented that littering seems to be increasing, the Rotary Club of Warragul decided to support the Keep Australia Beautiful Week with a clean-up event on Sunday 13 August. The aim of this week is to engage and challenge the community, while encouraging long term change behaviour that can be adopted well after the week is done. What will the litter collected tell us about behaviours that need to change to reduce the problem? (From the left) Rosemary Allica, Andrea Klindworth, Teresa Mitchell, Chris Major and Geoff Chilver display all the rubbish they collected from the Warragul CBD
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Warragul Rotary Tidies Up Warragul CBD
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The Rotary Club of Warragul sponsored leaders Ashley Gillespie and Cassie Leong at this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference for 18 – 30 year-olds. Former participants of the program, Ashley and Cassie undertook additional training to share their passion for Rotary and to help build the leadership skills of the next generation. They guided this year’s participants through activities designed to unlock their potential, turn motivation into action, have fun and form lasting friendships. Warragul Rotarian Andrea Klindworth (centre) with RYLA trainers Ashley Gillespie and Cassie Leong
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Rotary Club of Warragul Sponsors Youth Leaders
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A wreath was laid by club members Di and Tony Carson at the Indigenous Memorial Service recently held at The Shrine. The wreath was laid on behalf of the Rotary Club of Warragul.  Warragul Rotarian Diane Carson presents a wreath at the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service
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Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service
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“Would you like to recognise a small business in the Warragul district for their outstanding service?” asks Warragul Rotary President Teresa Mitchell. With this in mind the Rotary Club of Warragul is now calling for nominations for their annual “Excellence in Small Business”.
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Business Excellence Awards 2023
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The Rotary Club of Warragul’s Environment Committee are now bringing to club members an environmental mini talk on the second Tuesday of the month. 
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People for the Planet - Warragul Rotary Action
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The Rotary Club of Warragul was proud to join the millions of volunteers across Australia participating in Clean Up events over the past 34 years. On Saturday 4 March, members gathered at Rotary Park, donned gloves and took bags to collect rubbish. Teams cleaned up the park and along the linear trail and Hazel Creek from Bowen Street to behind the Burke Street sporting precinct before enjoying a well earnt morning tea. Geoff Chilver delivered the safety talk before the clean-up activity was started. Left to right: Anthea Dacy, Ross Dawson, Paul Vaughan, Richard Habgood, Geoff Chilver, Tony Carson
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Rotary Steps Up to Clean Up
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Rotary knows vaccination works!! Polio is just about eradicated from the planet thanks to Rotarians around the world who for the last 30 years have contributed more than $2.2 billion and countless volunteers hours to vaccinate and protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease.
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Rotary Supports World Polio Day
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Staff at Suzie’s Fine Jewellery was one of 100 small businesses in the Warragul CBD to receive a “welcome back from lockdown” gift bag from the Rotary Club of Warragul. Rotary Club of Warragul handed out over 100 bags to small businesses in the CBD that had been forced to close during the recent COVID 19 lockdown. Each bag contained: - a pamphlet entitled "Rotary. Humanity in Motion" with the question "What in the world does Rotary do? The fold out provided information on Rotary projects world wide; and
- a Moccona coffee sachet and two high quality chocolates
- a sticker on the front with the Rotary logos and the message "The Rotary Club of Warragul welcomes you back from lockdown and thanks you for your service to the community. Take a break and have a coffee on us!"
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Welcome back bags for local businesses
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“Rapid access to a defibrillator (also known as an AED or Automatic External Defibrillator) can save the life of someone experiencing a cardiac arrest. This makes the installation of a defibrillator at the Warragul Police Station which is accessible to the general public 24 hours a day a welcome addition to communities health and safety” said Warragul Rotary President Sunil Bhatt. Left to right – Constable Joshua Weaver, Alan Tatlow (Warragul Rotary), Paul Lewis (Neerim South Men’s Shed), Sunil Bhatt (President Warragul Rotary), Ross Salathiel (Paramedic Community Support Coordinator) and Alison Crombie (Local Area Commander)
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Public Access Defibrillator Installed at Warragul Police Station
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“It was with great pleasure I was able to present “Excellence in Small Business” certificates to five small businesses in Warragul” said Warragul Rotary President Sunil Bhatt. “Despite difficult trading conditions over the last twelve months or so these businesses continued to provide outstanding service to the public in terms of value for money, customer service, business ethics and reliability” continued Sunil. Proprietor of specialist wool shop Baa Baa Wool, Sandra Roberts (centre) receives her award from Warragul Rotary President Sunil Bhatt (left) and Alan Tatlow (right).
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Awards Announced for “Excellence in Small Business”
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Between Covid 19 lockdowns the Rotary Club of Warragul was able to squeeze in its change over dinner in mid July 2021. It was an opportunity to thank outgoing president Sunil Bhatt and his team for a great job in leading the club in difficult times and welcome incoming president Dianne Carson and her team. It was also an opportunity to recognise the outstanding service of four club members each with a Paul Harris Fellow.
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Warragul Rotary Changeover 2021/22
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“Would you like to recognise a small business in the Warragul district for their outstanding service?” asks Warragul Rotary President Sunil Bhatt. With this in mind the Rotary Club of Warragul is now calling for nominations for their annual “Excellence in Small Business”.
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Call for Entries for “Excellence in Small Business”
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“With COVID19 restrictions easing a small group of Warragul Rotarians were recently able to plant 1,000 pine tree seedlings” says Sunil Bhatt, president of the Rotary Club of Warragul. Warragul Rotarians, suitably masked and socially distanced, planting Christmas tree seedlings at the club’s Burke Road Christmas tree plantation. Left to right – Ron Gardner, Geoff Chilver, Chris Major and John Gallienne.
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Christmas trees planting (and more)
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Ian Holdsworth Club President 2010/11 Obituary published in Warragul Gazette, Tuesday 30 June 2020 
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Ian Holdsworth - Obituary
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2020-07-06 14:00:00Z |
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Rotary Exchange student, Martina Navarria arrived last week for her year- long stay in Warragul with the Rotary Club of Warragul. Martina comes from Italy and lives in Darfo about 100km north east of Milan. Chris Morris club youth director welcomes Martina Navarria to Melbourne
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Rotary exchange student arrives in Warragul
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2019-07-28 14:00:00Z |
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This year’s Rotary Club of Warragul change-over was a champagne afternoon tea held at Wesley of Warragul. With over fifty people in attendance guests included District Governor Adrian Froggatt and District Governor Elect Mark Humphries and their partners, Ruth mele carlot from the Port Villa (Vanuatu) Rotary Club and 2016 club exchange Dutch student Vivian Eschuis.
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Rotary Champagne Afternoon Tea Change Over
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Warragul Regional College year 12 captain Kelsey Lubberink reported back to Warragul Rotary on her recent experience attending the National Youth Science Forum. From the left Warragul Rotary President Ross Dawson, Kelsey Lubberink, Lesley Lubberink and Rotary Youth Director Chris Morris. After attending Rotary’s National Youth Science Forum earlier this year, Warragul Regional College year 12 student Kelsey Lubberink says a career in science is definitely on the cards. In January Kelsey spent 10 days in Brisbane with 200 year 12 students from across Australia looking at the opportunities for a career in science.
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A Science Career for Kelsey
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2019-05-07 14:00:00Z |
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It was great to have last year’s exchange student return to Warragul in April with her parents Silke & Michael Nagel.
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Charlotte returns to Warragul Rotary.
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Building business resilience is the focus of an annual fund raising dinner to be held by the Rotary Club of Warragul. The dinner, to be held on Monday 1st April, will enable businesses attending to network, hear new ideas and contribute funds to a worthy local cause.
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Warragul Rotary business dinner “hots up”
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2019-03-13 13:00:00Z |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF WARRAGUL HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year form the Members of the Rotary Club of Warragul
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Rotary Club of Warragul Art Show Raffle proceeds presentation. The Rotary Club of Warragul Art Show Committee presented the Warragul Specialist School with a cheque for $6500.00 being the funds raised from their Art Show Raffle this year. Pictured above is Alesha Marshall (Assistant Principal Warragul Specialist School), Ross Dawson (President Rotary Club of Warragul), Chris Giles, Bob Lewis (Art Show Chairman) and Janelle Moxey.
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Art Show Raffle Proceeds Presentation
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The Warragul Rotary Club Art Show for 2018 finishes today. You still have time to drop in and see some great artwork. The Art Show is open Today Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. At the Exhibition Hall Howitt Street Warragul.
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Art Show Final Day
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ROTARY 2018 ART SHOW UNDERWAY The Rotary Art Show opening was Thursday Night with Judging complete and the following awards presented. Best In Show-"Guitar Player" Artist Wei Luo Best Gippsland Artist: "Chase KelpieX" Artist Gael Smith Best Oil: "Yellow Still Life with Painting" Artist Sue Jarvis Best Watercolour: "Landscape from Tyers Lookout" Artist Ken Downs Best Pastel/Drawing: "Seduced Small Tongue Orchid" Artist Geoff Sargeant Best Mixed Media: "R&R. I am at a meeting" Artist Lilliana Gilford Best Digital Painting: "Untitled" Artist Robin Rinehart Best Ceramics: "As One" Artist Judi Money Best Other 3D: Wooden Box Artist Patrick Johnson Best Acrylic: High Country Snow Gums II" Artist Rosalind Godman Encouragement Awards went to : Jeff Thege, Constance Cox, Skylar Saltness, Keith Blake Congratulations to All the Winners. The Art Show is Open Saturday 20th October and Sunday 21st October from 10.ooam to 5pm. At the Exhibition Hall Howitt Street Warragul.
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Rotary Art Show Underway
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2018-10-18 13:00:00Z |
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Rotary Art Show. This years Raffle Prize for the Rotary Art Show was donated by Graeme Myrteza of Thorpdale. All proceeds from this years raffle will be donated to the Warragul Specialist School.
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Rotary Art Show October 2018
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2018-10-08 13:00:00Z |
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Left to right - Janne Speirs (District Govenor) with past club presidents Don Cumming, Jacquey Turner and Jim Harper Left to right - Janne Speirs (District Governor), Ross Dawson (current President) and Peter Dell (Past President) A re-enactment of the Rotary Club of Warragul charter presentation was a highlight of the club’s recent 80th birthday celebration dinner. The dinner was an opportunity for a reunion of past and present members, past club presidents and friends of Rotary.
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Warragul Rotary Turns 80
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2018-07-17 14:00:00Z |
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The Warragul Rotary Board for 2018/19. Left to right – Rosemary Allica, Diane Carson, Andrea Klindworth, Richard Habgood, Ross Dawson, Lyn Bennett-Colls, Ian Holdsworth, Vaughan Fox, Chris Morris and Andrew Lewis. The changeover dinner for the Rotary Club of Warragul saw Ross Dawson installed as the President for 2018/19. In outlining his plans for the upcoming year Ross committed the club to continue its contribution to both the local community and wider Rotary activities. “Fund raising, making donations and initiating new community projects are all strengths of the club” said Ross.
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Ross Dawson to lead Warragul Rotary
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2018-07-15 14:00:00Z |
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Vaughan Fox thanks his partner and congratulates members for a perfect attendance record for the year. Left to right Roger Colls, Lyn Bennett-Colls, Vaughan Fox, Janet MacDonald and Andrew Lewis. In opening his report to the club, retiring club President Vaughan Fox reflected proudly and somewhat emotionally on his year as the President of the Rotary Club of Warragul. Vaughan said the role as President had taken him right out of his comfort zone. “For me this has been a personal journey of self discovery and I rate it as one of the big achievements of my life” said Vaughan. “I would strongly encourage all club members to take on the role of the club President, no matter what your doubts may be.”
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A personal journey says retiring club President Vaughan Fox
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2018-07-15 14:00:00Z |
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Warragul Rotary Club member Anthea Dacy spoke to club members about the important and impressive work of Rotary’s Donations-In-Kind (DIK) program. DIK is a recycling operation run by Rotary that specialises in collecting reusable goods that are then donated to worthwhile Rotary projects primarily in overseas countries.
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Donations-In-Kind – a Very Impressive Rotary Project
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2018-07-03 14:00:00Z |
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Award recipients Mark Schramm from Small Business Commission with Rotarians Pat O'Brien and Vaughan Fox Ten local small businesses were recently recognised by the Rotary Club of Warragul for demonstrating outstanding qualities in their operation. Representatives from each of the business received an award certificate at a presentation dinner held at The Black Tie restaurant.
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ROTARY CLUB OF WARRAGUL “EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS” AWARDS
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2018-06-20 14:00:00Z |
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Posted by R Habgood on Feb 02, 2018
The Rotary Club of Warragul is conducting its Annual Business Dinner on Tuesday 27th February 2018 with Mary Aldred the Committee for Gippsland Inc CEO as the guest speaker.
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Come to the Warragul Rotary Business Dinner
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Warragul Rotary recently made a donation of $5,000 to Warragul disability service provider, Mawarra for the purchase of tablet devices for use by clients at the Centre.
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Rotary Donation for Technology at Mawarra
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2018-01-09 13:00:00Z |
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Warragul Rotary recently made a donation of $2,000 to the Baw Baw Combined Churches Food Relief to assist with the purchase of food for needy clients. “The Warragul Rotary club has been a long time supporter of the local food relief program” says club President Vaughan Fox. “We have donated both money and provided help to set up the centre.”
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Rotary Donation for Baw Baw Food Relief
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Posted by Richard Habgood on Dec 05, 2017
Tree Prices - small $40, medium $45 and large $50 Tree stands $35 For more information contact Richard Habgood 0417 530 540 or 5626 8379
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Christmas Trees Now on Sale
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2017-12-04 13:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 26, 2017
Our Club’s History It was the Rotary Club of Dandenong with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Melbourne who chose to survey Warragul in late 1937 to look at the possibility of a new Rotary club. The first gathering of prospective Warragul Rotarians took place early in 1938 at the Affleck Street home of Hedley Heighway, who was to become the Warragul Club’s first President. The Rotary Club of Warragul was formally admitted to Rotary International on 13th July 1938. A ‘Big Night’ was organised to celebrated the establishment of the club and was held in the Warragul Palais (now the TattsLotto agency and the Priceline chemist) on Saturday 24 September 1938. Over 250 people were present to witness the presentation of the Charter. There was a big contingent of supporters from the Rotary Clubs of Melbourne, Dandenong, Sale and Bairnsdale with Rotarians also coming from Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and many parts of Victoria. The Charter was presented to President Hedley A. Heighway by District Governor J Burgess Watt. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Rotary Club of Warragul a comprehensive history of the club was prepared and released.
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Our Club's History
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2017-11-25 13:00:00Z |
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We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
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An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
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Mark Your Calendars!
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ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies. Hosted in a world class data centre with redundant power, Internet backbones and 24/7 security and monitoring, you can rest assured that your club data is safe and protected. Your members' contact information is secured behind unique logins and passwords. Access to information is also restricted, for example, a member can only view the list of members, but can modify his or her own personal information. Data on the server is protected by TCP/IP filtering, firewall and anti-virus software that protect against any unauthorized intrusion. Backups of data are made daily and stored off-site.
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Security and Integrity of Your Data
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ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your weekly Club eBulletin, and send to all members and friends of the club, by incorporating home page stories and events with the push of a button.
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Integrated eBulletin for Easier Communication
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