Local People. Wed., June 30, 2021

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021

Thanks to these local contributors Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Liz Bower, Nanna’s Makers Market. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Beth Caldow, Shepparton Festival. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Bonnie Cavanagh, Broadford Football Netball Club. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Ryan Hurst, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Steels Creek Grapevine, newsletter. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Club of Yea.

ROTARY IN ACTION

■ The Rotary Club of Yea held its 35th annual Changeover Dinner at Beaufort Manor last Thursday evening (June 24) with COVID restrictions limiting the audience to 75. President Carol Hogg welcomed various dignitaries including the CEO of the Murrindindi Shire, Livia Bonazzi; Mayor Cr Sandice McAuley; District Governor Bruce Anderson; and District Governor Elect-Anne Reid, along with fellow Rotarians, family members and friends. Carol then gave a summary of her year, in which the Rotary International theme was 'Rotary Opens Opportunities'. The Rotary Club of Yea is part of Rotary District 9790, made up of more than 60 clubs and with a current membership of more than1600. Carol commented on many things that the club is involved in and how the club projects continue to develop and grow, though due to COVID. The only major event to occur was the popular Cycle Dindi (in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Alexandra). COVID caused a rethink for much of the year, with the club focusing on smaller events and fundraisers where possible (such as the successful Trivia Night) while still allowing all members the opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways, and contribute they did. Nothing is too much trouble for members and that is what makes the club such a great club. Rotarian David Anderson proposed a toast to Rotary International, reminding all present that the Rotary organisation has over 1.2 million members and 35,000+ clubs worldwide, and the good that can be achieved when people work together in peace and care for each other. Rotary is a worldwide fellowship of clubs, all with the motto 'Service Above Self'. 9790 District Governor Bruce Anderson then responded to the toast. Carol then had the pleasure of inducting Supattra Wannasubchae (Tippy) into the club. Tippy has been a Rotarian in Thailand (including a year as President) and now that she is eligible, she has re-joined the fold and will be an asset to the Club, bringing with her a wealth of experience and loads of enthusiasm. Three major presentations were made on the night. The first was the David Long Memorial Community Service Award, in honour of David Long, a dedicated member who passed away some 10 years ago. This award goes to a person who exemplifies the same loyal, tireless and committed service as shown by David over many years. This year, the person chosen was Glenda Woods. Glenda is an active Rotarian who came up with the ideas during COVID of supplying 1000 masks to the Yea community for those in need. Glenda also had the idea of Seniors in our community to receive a Christmas hamper in lieu of the Annual Senior Citizen Dinner. Glenda holds the position of Public Image Director within the Club and as such is heavily involved in marketing of the events and projects of the club. Glenda, though, is much more that a Rotarian. She is actively involved in the Yea Wetlands and the Visitor Information Centre and regularly volunteers her time to several other organisations. The second was the presentation of several Paul Harris Fellows, in recognition of community service. For each Paul Harris Fellow awarded, the Club has donated $US1000 to the Rotary Foundation, Rotary's own charity, which supports good works throughout the world. These were presented to Past President Sue

● President Paul Kellett and family. Carpenter and Ian Sichlau. Sue's was in recognition of her many years of service but especially for her support of the Rotary Student Exchange program. Sue has hosted 10 exchange students from many different countries and been a strong advocate for the program. Her daughter, Jess, was the first student the club sent overseas and was indeed the one of the reasons Sue joined Rotary. Ian has been club secretary for several years and has provided many hours of support to many projects, using his architectural skills to great effect. His most recent efforts were to design the bathroom renovations so that Elle Gay could return home from a quad bike accident. Both these Paul Harris Fellow recipients have done so much more than mentioned here and our communities are richer for their presence amongst us. Congratulations to each one of you. The Club has managed in a difficult COVID year of restrictions and lockdowns and the like, to both raise and distribute considerable funds. Those that have been distributed thus far have included the following: Rotary Foundation, $4025; Angel Flight - $1000; Cancer Council $1800; Australian Rotary Health - $2000; Disaster Aid Australia - $1000; Elle Gay House renovations - $4126; Interplast - $1500; Pioneer Reserve Project-$2500; School Bursaries $2200; St Luke Hampers - $1000; Senior Citizens Christmas Hampers - $1000; Tracy Ukosich Bike Ride for Multiple Sclerosis $9500. Other smaller donations have also been made to a variety of causes throughout the year. One of the Club's greatest support to local organisations is catering for the weekly Rotary dinner meetings. Several organisations and community groups take rostered turns to create beautiful two course meals. These include Yea Golf Club, Yea Show Committee, Friends of Yea Wetlands, Yea Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Yea Primary School, Flowerdale Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School with others appearing on the roster on special occasions. This is a win/win for all as Rotarians enjoy lovely meals each week, the community groups can actively fundraise, and the local shops and businesses do good custom. In 2020-21, caterers were only able to provide meals from January onwards, due to tight covid restrictions. Despite this, over $10,000 was paid out to those groups. For some groups, it is their only form of fundraising. The evening concluded with the induction of Paul Kellett as the Rotary Club of Yea President for 2021-22 by Past District Governor David Anderson. Paul will be a diligent and positive leader and is more than ready to take on the challenges of keeping the club growing and relevant in today's world, and with his new Board a mixture of experience and newbies, the club is in good hands for the next 12 months. Paul thanked outgoing President Carol for her 12 months of service in such a challenging year with almost nothing being 'normal'. He then received the banner for the new Rotary year which has the theme for all Rotarians of ‘Serve to Change Lives’. - Contributed

Local Sport Yea Junior Footy UNDER 9s It was a chilly start as we headed to Wandong for our first meet with the Wandong Warriors this season. The cold didn’t curb the enthusiasm of our young Tigers who every week arrive with big smiles ready to go. With strong numbers in both teams again this week, there were two matches played. We were excited to welcome two Auskick players who joined us this week as part of the League’s Transition Round. It’s great to see our up and coming young Tigers play. Thank you to Al who assisted the Coach again with running the games this week. Next weekend we have a bye for the school holiday break. Award winners - Zach Fairchild - Just Great Coffee Award, Austin Ferris - Marmalades Award, Cody Dunne - Just Great Coffee Award, Toby Johnston - Marmalades Award - Sam Porter ★ UNDER11s Winners are grinners, and that’s what the team is, Well done to all who played against Wandong. It was fantastic to watch Team play was evident with multiple goals being kicked by Cooper, Jack , Max and Lois. Fantastic defence from Sammy who continued to launch the ball back to the forward line Well done to Angus,Toby, Evan and Luke for playing up on the day Final score was: Yea. 9 .5 (59) d andong 2.5 (17). - Belinda Johnston ★ UNDER13s As the official League Transition Round was cancelled the Yea Tigers Under 13s were more than happy to still accommodate Wandong and play their upcoming Under 13s (for next year) in a scratch match. This suited all involved to give our footy loving kids a game. The Wandong Under 13 side haven't lost a game all season in their Under 11 competition so this was a timely opportunity to see what challenges are ahead for them next year. As a club it was fantastic to see great sportsmanship from the Tigers by adjusting their game for their younger smaller opposition and varied positional changes by the coaches. True Tiger spirit was also shown by a couple of Yea U15s players whose game was forfeited against Broadford so played in this match but for Wandong and were real leaders on the ground for their younger adopted teammates. Well done Tigers, you made the club proud. - Deb Schickerling

Local People Leaders supported ■ Cr Damien Gallagher, Red Gate Ward representative for Murrindindi Council, told last week’s Shire meeting that the Murrindindi Youth Leadership Program is underway with a collaboration progressing to help youth leaders develop digital video stories with older members of the community. “This project aims to promote social inclusion, highlight our local community groups, and foster intergenerational relationships within the community,” Cr Gallagher told the meeting on June 23.


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