Community Service Report 2018-19
This year continues to see the Rotary Club of Inverell East heavily involved in projects to assist the Community and Schools of the area.
The major project again this year has been the May Street park. This project was started in 2011 and continues to develop with the support of Inverell Shire Council through Anthony Alliston. Consistent watering of new shrubs, trees and grass and regular mowing by members have the place looking very attractive even though we are experiencing severe drought.
Major events, Inverell’s Got Talent and the River Run, have involved many members over long periods of time. Events such as Inverell’s Got Talent and The River Run provide an opportunity for members of the public to perform and develop their skills. They also help raise funds that are used to support numerous people and local groups.
Although the Copeton Swim didn’t run because of the drought there were many meetings and lots of organising throughout the year planning for the event before the hard decision had to be made to cancel for this year.
The Chip Van continues to involve many members and supports community functions throughout the year.
Service performed and sponsorship by Inverell East Rotary Club this 2018-19 year
June 2018
Eisteddfod – support on door.
August
Letters delivered to Duck Race sponsors notifying of cancellation for this year because of drought and financial stress on businesses.
Provision of traffic directors at Terry Lawlor fund raiser.
NYSF selections – support for Ruby Walker and Maria Bates.
Support of Bangalow travellers on way to deliver produce to drought stressed farmers.
Copeton Swim – regular meetings through to February and then cancelled for 2019.
Aussie Icons – committee formed and meetings through to November before decision to withdraw.
September
Driver Education – support on BBQ.
Drought Funds – Members formed a committee with Inverell Rotary to meet and organise distribution of funds.
Dinner at Inverell High School saw funds raised and donated to the school’s SRC.
Dinner at Holy Trinity School saw funds raised and donated to the school’s SRC.
Men’s Health Check – support by setting up and paperwork.
October
River Run – organise and run.
Inverell’s Got Talent – auditions and main event.
Inverell Sapphire Festival Parade – supervising float positions.
Inverell Sapphire Festival – chip van.
November
Dream Cricket – helping to run program.
Armistice Day – manning the airport gates.
May St Park – tree planting with community members.
December
May St Park – more tree planting with help from Clontarf and Danthonia boys.
Bohemian Rhapsody – A joint club film night – money raised donated to Rotary Foundation’s – Mental Health.
Inverell High School – Year 10 Authentic Assessment interviews.
Apex Venetian Carnival – chip van.
January 2019
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) – financial support and preparation for Ruby Walker and Maria Bates.
Honeywell Engineering – financial support for Jackson Blake.
February
May St Park – spreading of mulch and planting of more shrubs and trees.
Fire Relief – members volunteered help at the fire relief post at Transport Museum.
March
Toughen up Challenge – volunteer support on the day.
Science & Engineering Challenge – volunteers.
April
Holy Trinity Easter Fair – Chip van.
Outback Prom’s Orchestra – planning, setup and billeting.
Sponsorship of MUNA teams from Inverell High and Danthonia.
May St Park – tree planting helped by Clontarf boys and fence painting by members.
May
Transport Museum’s ‘Electric Vehicle Expo’ – gates and kiosk.
Shelterbox – explanation and display given to Inverell High SRC.
Blaze Aid Group – members provided a meal for members of the Blaze Aid Group.