Sara, our International exchange student, has been having a wonderful time on her winter break. She has been touring and sightseeing in Copenhagen with her exchange family and friends. It certainly looks like she is having loads of fun.
Check out the photos below by click on Sara's name under Photo Albums
Friday 14 March – We attended Colac Area Health Foundation's Longest Lunch – Fundraising event, at Lake View Café, where nearly 200 patrons enjoyed fabulous weather and fabulous views of Lake Colac. It was wonderful to socialize while raising funds for the proposed Wellness Center. We just love a social event.
22nd March is the next Bunnings BBQ. Thanks to Indiana (NYSF) student for volunteering to help out.
Sunday 23rd March - AKD Otway Trail Run hosted by the Rotary Club of Colac Members have been asked if they can help our sister club with this event on the day. Please let Sue know if you can help out. 0419136704 Sue and Toni will be officials on the day.
Tuesday 25th March - Next meeting. This will be our Fit For Purpose whole club knowledge session. It is a strategy and plan to make our club stronger and more attractive. Members are asked to re visit the video that was sent January 22nd
“I’m all about helping clubs look for ways to change their culture so they become simply irresistible.”
— Stephanie Urchick, RI President 2024/25
Saturday 24 May – President Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) in Horsham. Online learning must be completed before attending. Our sister club have 2 members attending. Geoff De La Rue and Ben Zappelli. It would be great if we could have a representative from our club attend. Amanda has more information for you.
Sunday 25 May – District Assembly in Horsham. Club officials, board members and new members are encouraged to attend. Amanda has more
Colac and district residents are being encouraged to give generously once again and support females experiencing poverty this March.
Throughout March, Colac West Rotary Club have set up pink Share the Dignity donation boxes at Blooms the Chemist and Colac’s Woolworths to collect period products and incontinence aids donated by community members.
This project is an important one for our club as it will help us identify ways in how our club will evolve in years to come and remain relevant to our community.
Watch this great video from Mark Huddleston on how we got ourselves in this membership crisis - click on the link below.
The Rotary Club of Colac West are looking for more ways to connect to our community to support this important initiative.
Our goal is to have this poster in every public rest room, sports club, restaurant, and entertainment venue to ensure our community is made aware just what family violence or abuse is and where to get help and more information.
Can you help spread the word? Please get in touch with Lyn Crook email lcrook14@hotmail.com and help spread the word to say no to domestic violence.
