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Rosanna Fire Station Community House Luncheon

Apr 22, 2023 |
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Luncheon

Thank you lunch from Rosanna Fire Station Community House. Today, Wednesday 19th April 2023, the Rosanna Fire Station Community House welcome the Rotary Club of Rosanna for lunch. This was a big thank you for all the help we have given them over the years with many projects. Some of them are: The shed at the back of the building to store Children’s games. The mini Book Library The mini Food Pantry 8 new computers for their computer training courses.…

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RYLA

Jul 1, 2021 |
RYLA-rotary youth leadership awards

Rotary Youth Leadership Camp We are currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 RYLA Program. In District 9790, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is an intensive program that brings young adults together from ages 18-30 to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary. District 9790 RYLA is an experience-based conference consisting of 7 days and 6 nights. The RYLA Conference is organised by previous RYLArians and Rotarians from across the District. Participants are nominated by local Rotary…

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WHY JOIN A ROTARY CLUB?

Apr 29, 2021 |
Rotary Together-We-Connect

ROTARY was built on Friendship, Fellowship, Networking and Support to those in Local and Overseas Communities. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL is a Club of many members Worldwide. There are many, many Rotary Projects being conducted of like-minded people in Overseas and Local communities at this moment. Listed below are just a very small number Projects that Rotary are conducting. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS POLIO PLUS – A Program started by and supported by Rotary now supported by the United Nations, also well known Philanthropists.…

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Sergeant Con Matsamakis awarded Peter Toomey Police Officer of the year 2021

Mar 31, 2021 |
Chris Bence, Sergeant Con Matsamakis and Barrie Williams

In President Neal’s absence P.P. Ian dispensed with the usual formalities and welcomed Rotary members and members of the local police force. He made the point that it’s great to be able to recognise the work done by others in our community. In response Snr. Sergeant Lindsay Cook thanked us for the invitation to be our guests. He went on to describe the power of work done by Con Matsamakis, our nomination for the Peter Toomey Award, in what hasn’t…

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Fresh Fruit Straight from the Orchard

May 20, 2020 |
Rieshieck Orchards

Fresh Fruit Straight from the Orchard Missing the Bundoora and Hurstbridge Farmers Market? Orchard2u presents our best Pink Lady apples just picked absolutely delicious New season crisp Royal Gala, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples and pears currently being harvested. No waxes. Strawberries no sprays being picked daily! We are introducing organic greens such as mixed salad, spinach, wild roquette, kale, spring onion and herbs such as coriander and parsley. Contact Rebekah for any deliveries on  0405 040 737 Any…

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What is Rotary?

May 20, 2020 |
Macleod College Rosanna Rotary Mentoring program

Macleod College Mentoring Program The slogan says Rotary Connects The  World, but what does it mean?  As an international organization of clubs spread around the world it sets out to identify to and alleviate, even solve, problems that beset local communities, national states, and the planet. The organization is committed to being non-political, not based on particular religious beliefs or prejudices, and being focused on “Service”. From time to time individual members find ways to bring their skills and commitment…

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Looking for Freshly Picked Apples?

May 5, 2020 |
Rieshieck Orchards

With the cancellation of our Farmer’s market in Bundoora Park on the First Saturday of the month due to Covid-19 restrictions, many fruit and vegetable growers are struggling to sell their stock. One such person is Founding member of Bundoora Rotary Club, Peter Dale whose family started Rieshieck Orchards in Doncaster over 100 years ago. In the 1960’s the orchards were moved to their current location in Gruyere in the Yarra Valley. Dale’s daughter Georgia also has a home delivery…

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Donation to RFSCH Food Bank

May 5, 2020 |
Donation to RFSCH Food Bank Glenda Coswello and Jasdip Singh

Glenda Coswello-McCracken & Jasdip Singh (Community Services Director) & (Manager of RFSCH) We were able to leave a supply to refill the Food Bank when it is empty. Rotary Club of Rosanna and Rosanna Fire Station Community House thank others who have kindly left grocery items in the food bank. Thank you for your generousity. While Australia is taking a forced break with the Covid-19 pandemic, Rosanna Rotary is still at work delivering food to the Food Bank at Rosanna…

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Rosanna Rotary responds to Upper Murray bushfire crisis with a load of feed

Mar 24, 2020 |

The load of cattle feed left Upper Sandy Creek bound for Cudegwa in the Upper Murray Region to assist a fire ravaged area and has received an emotional welcome from a farmer in desperate need to save his staving cattle. A truck loaded with 10 rolls of donated Silage, driven by volunteer Rotarian Geoff Dinning from Appin Park took the trip from Upper Sandy Creek to Cudegwa on Wednesday March 18 to a very grateful Karen and Dave Land. For…

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New Computers at Rosanna Fire Station Community House

Mar 20, 2020 |
Computers at Rosanna Fire Station Community House1

The Rotary Club of Rosanna recently applied for a Grant through the Stronger Communities Programme from our Federal Member for Jagajaja office Kate Thwaites. This grant would provide 50% of a total project that would improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. We applied for a grant to buy 8 new computers for their computer classes taught at the centre. The Rosanna Fire Station Community House  provides opportunities for all to learn, teach, make friends and…

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