“Small seeds, that are fertilised, watered and have rays of sunshine showering them with warmth and hope result in productive, supportive forests. “
This analogy can articulate the wonderful Environment gathering on Monday 6th June for the clubs from Groups 9 and 10 to celebrate World Environment Day.
The evening was hosted by a small group of committed environment Rotarians Maggie Isom - Torquay, Barb Sheehan - Highton, Linda Carr - Geelong Central, Aileen Brown - Bayside, Stephen Yewdall - Geelong West, Beryl McMillan - Geelong and Rhonda Anchen - Torquay
102 people attended the event, including DG John Clue from Port Fairy, Assistant Governor Group 10 David Sykes, Chair of the District 9780 Environment Committee David Sanders from Wendouree breakfast , Jed Castle from Interact & Djilang Rotaractors.
Displays from OZ FISH, Rotarians for Bees , Bee Hotels , Lids for Kids , posters to give away – e waste bags were just some of the things that Rotarians could take away from the event.
Fun was had with social bingo as an icebreaker – asking attendees to find answers to a suite of environment actions, which encouraged great mingling and chats.
Naracoorte Rotary Club has dedicated a Peace Pole in its Rotary Park. A Peace Pole is an internationally recognised symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth.
On Saturday 30 April 2022, Malaria Awareness Day, members and family of the Rotary Club of Colac West met at the Colac Botanic Gardens and walked four laps, a distance of just over four kilometres. With this, the Club raised raised a total of $460 for Rotarians Against Malaria.