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Citizen of the Year / Young Citizen of the Year

The Planning for our Club's Annual Australia Day Breakfast is well underway and while we work in the background to finalise planning for the event we are hoping everyone would also be considering possible nominations for the Citizen, and Young Citizen, of the Year Awards.

These awards form an important part of the Australia Day Breakfast held in Canterbury Park Gardens each year as the event is the ideal opportunity for our local Community to recognise and honour that person in our community who has contributed and helped to make our 'Borough' the wonderful place that it is.

Nomination forms are available to download from this website - see menu options above. Who will you nominate ..........?

Christmas Trailer Raffle

Week 5 of the raffle ticket sales for our amazing Christmas Trailer Raffle and here are a few snaps of some of the fantastic volunteer workers who have been busily selling tickets each day at the Bendigo Market Place.

Harriett Caldwell - Wheelchair Basketballer

At our recent meeting our guest speaker, Harriet Caldwell, shared her remarkable story about how at the age of 13 as an active sports enthusiast she suffered a spinal cord stroke. This initially came with the devastating news that Harriett would never walk again. Now, two and a half years later Harriet has made astonishing progress and is passionately pursuing a career in wheelchair basketball.

World Polio Day

Ben chose Rotary Eaglehawk

Recently moved into Central Victoria, Ben has spent a considerable amount of time auditioning the local clubs to see where he would continue his rotary membership. Our club were delighted with his final decision. At our recent meeting Ben gave us an insight into his journey within Rotary and his passion and commitment to community volunteerism is evident. It is an absolute pleasure to have him working within Rotary Eaglehawk and we look forward to exciting times ahead. Welcome to the team Ben.

Christmas Trailer Raffle

A new look, a new batch of amazing prizes and a whole lot of enthusiastic community groups ready to ensure great ticket sales.

Coming to a shopping centre near you every week from now up until the week before Christmas

Rotary Book Shop

District Governor Peter 'This is awesome', as he strolled through the book shop and marvelled at the displays. Not only the books that we had on offer but the volunteers under the guidance and leadership of Rita. Paul O'Brien joined in the fun and took Peter for a tour of inspection of the historical aspect of the shop - quite outstanding! A huge thank you to all who joined Rita at the bookshop and shared the fun visit with Peter. Major thank you for the morning tea spread - has anyone ever seen scones that large before?

Marvellous Miles & Feedback

On behalf of the students and staff at Axedale Primary School, I would like to thank you for the donation of the beautiful book Marvellous Miles.

We look forward to sharing this book with students through our Wellbeing Program.
- Corrina Hartland
Principal Axedale Primary School

I just wanted to say thank you so much for the kind donation of 'Marvellous Miles' by Sarah Watts.

It is a welcomed addition to our library, and I am sure it will spark conversations in classrooms and at home to raise more awareness of epilepsy.

- Melinda Gibson at St. Kilian's Primary School

Sarah's book tour included an ABC radio interview with Fiona Parker. Here is the link to the full program - it's best to scroll through to about the 38minute mark for the interview.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/centralvic-breakfast/breakfast/105715468

The Rotary Club of Eaglehawk is proud to announce a special visit by debut children’s
author Sarah Watts, whose acclaimed picture book, Marvellous Miles, will soon find its way
into the hands of Bendigo’s youngest readers.