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Vale - Gordon McKern OAM

It is with great sadness that our club acknowledge the passing of Past District Governor, Gordon McKern OAM.
 
Gordon’s contribution to the local community has been immeasurable over the years but from our club’s perspective we wish to recognise the enormity of Gordon’s influence and guidance for our members since he originally joined in 1976.  As a club member, board member, President, representing our club at District level to then the role of D9800 Governor in 1992/93.  It was during his role of DG that Gordon’s passion put the Rotary House Project on the map – his pet project as he often referred to it as.  Recently Rotary House again became a focus as it enters its next phase, this new development that again Gordon was ‘absolutely delighted’ to support.
 
Gordon’s support of the Rotary Foundation has long been recognised throughout the broader Rotary Community along with his outstanding willingness to support and further many Rotary causes.
 
Gordon has received many accolades over the years but the recognition afforded him in 2019 – the Rotary Service Above Self Award – was indeed very special, being only one of 100 awarded internationally in any given year.
 
Gordon we thank you sincerely for your devotion to the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk and the impact you had both locally and internationally.   We know you enjoyed your involvement, so did we – you will be missed.
 
 
 Vale - Gordon McKern OAM Alison Bacon 2020-11-30 13:00:00Z 0

Citizens of the Year - 2021

Eaglehawk has many people who work tirelessly throughout the community addressing an abundance of needs. If you know of, admire and wish to highlight the work done by a member of our community then this is your chance to have them appropriately recognised for their efforts. Download your Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Nomination forms from the Menu item 'Citizen of the Year Nominations' at the top of this page and make sure those hard working, community focused people receive some recognition for their marvelous contributions to our wonderful Eaglehawk community. This is another community initiative brought to you by the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk.
 Citizens of the Year - 2021 Alison Bacon 2020-11-01 13:00:00Z 0
Grange Raffle 2020 Alison Bacon 2020-10-14 13:00:00Z 0

Backpack Beds for the Homeless

We recently had Lisa Clark present at our meeting talking about
Backpack Beds for the Homeless.
A very impressive initiative that was undertaken by recognising a need and then going on to design a product to fill this need.
Almost 35,000 Backpack Beds have been provided to the homeless across 8 countries and with over 750 homeless agencies across Australia provide Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless people in need.
 
Backpack Bed for Homeless
www.BackpackBed.org    A non-profit charity organisation 
Winner 2011 - Australian Human Rights Award
700+ Homeless Agency Partners in 8 countries
7 International Product Design Awards + 4 museums
 
 Backpack Beds for the Homeless Alison Bacon 2020-09-04 14:00:00Z 0

Raffle Tix - Last Call for Tickets!

Rotary Club of Eaglehawk is a proud beneficiary of The Raffle Project’s Weekly Raffle, an initiative that supports not-for profit, declared community and charitable organisations across Australia.

Buy a ticket and stand a chance to win 1 of 20 $50 Gift Card Vouchers! The funds raised in the Weekly Raffle will support Rotary Club of Eaglehawk's local community work.

Tickets start at 5 for $5. The raffle will be drawn on Friday 31 July at 3pm.

Follow this link to buy your tickets - https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=mh7ac&sref=uzd8y3ta
 
 
 
 
 Raffle Tix - Last Call for Tickets! Alison Bacon 2020-07-29 14:00:00Z 0
Mick Costello - Centenary President 2020-2021 Alison Bacon 2020-06-29 14:00:00Z 0
Vale Sir Clement William Bailey Renouf, AM 1921-2020 Alison Bacon 2020-06-13 14:00:00Z 0

Meeting Cancellations

Posted on Mar 16, 2020
Suspension of Club Meetings and Activities
 
President John Jones, in consultation with the Club's Leadership Team and in consideration of the information provided from Rotary International and Rotary D9800 has from today suspended our club weekly dinner meetings until further notice.  The Board of the club will continue to meet as needed to ensure the club continues to meet any financial obligations and in so doing will also ensure we keep the best interests of our members, families and our community first and foremost in our minds.
 
 
 Meeting Cancellations Alison Bacon 2020-03-15 13:00:00Z 0

Breakfast Program at Eaglehawk Primary School

Feeding the body and the mind.
 
Pastor Brock Gravener and Allison Phillips paid us a visit to talk about the wonderful breakfast program at Eaglehawk Primary School.  Volunteers from our club have committed to assisting and are looking forward to playing such a vital role in the healthy mind and body of our future generations.  
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Breakfast Program at Eaglehawk Primary School Alison Bacon 2020-03-08 13:00:00Z 0
Eaglehawk Citizens of the Year Alison Bacon 2020-02-01 13:00:00Z 0
Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Presentations Alison Bacon 2020-01-21 13:00:00Z 0

Australia Day

Australia Day Community Breakfast

The Annual Australia Day Breakfast in Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk - another community program presented by the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk and sponsored by the City of Greater Bendigo. Always a great morning for our local community!
 
 
 Australia Day Alison Bacon 2020-01-17 13:00:00Z 0

Disaster Relief Rotary D9800

District Governor, Grant Hocking, addresses the current status of assistance from our District to those effected by the ongoing bushfires throughout Australia - 
 
 
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Disaster Relief Rotary D9800 Alison Bacon 2020-01-02 13:00:00Z 0

Monster Christmas Raffle

The drawing of the Monster Christmas Raffle for 2019 again created a huge amount of interest at Fairleys SUPA IGA in Eaglehawk on Saturday 21st December.  With the winning tickets being drawn by our eager helper Kaitlyn.  First Prize being the contents of the Monster Stocking was won by Lucas Williams.  Second Price - the wheelbarrow and contents being won by Flatuka of East Malvern with Third Prize going to Andrew Hicks.  All winners have now been contacted and the prizes delivered.  Our thanks to the many people who supported this fundraising effort, the ticket sellers, our members, partners and family but most importantly the thousands of people who purchased the tickets - your support for our efforts truly is valued and appreciated.
 
President John supervising as Kaitlyn from Fairley's Eaglehawk SUPA IGA draws the winning tickets.
 Monster Christmas Raffle Alison Bacon 2019-12-27 13:00:00Z 0

The Winner is ........

Great Grange Raffle 2019

This raffle was drawn on Wednesday 4th December with the winning ticket being number 37 - Robert Chapman, from Valentine in NSW.  We gratefully acknowledge David Tyndall from Tyndall Eddy and Partners for donating your time to attend our meeting for the sole purpose of officially drawing the winning ticket.  Congratulations to President John for your unique contribution to our club's fundraising and a huge thank you to those who purchased tickets - all funds raised will go towards our efforts in the community to assist those in need, just like the previous Grange Raffle when funds were used to further the literacy education within the community and also supported our club's Drought Relief Efforts.  
 
 
 The Winner is ........ Alison Bacon 2019-12-05 13:00:00Z 0

Australia Day Citizens of the Year

 

The Rotary Club of Eaglehawk are proud to promote community participation. 

We annually recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution throughout our 3556 area. 

Please help us to honour those among us who continue to exemplify the ideals of

community spirit and commitment.

Nomination forms can be downloaded using the link at the top of this page.

Nominations Close Friday 13th December, 2019.

 

 Australia Day Citizens of the Year apb 2019-10-23 13:00:00Z 0
Great Grange Raffle 2019 Alison Bacon 2019-10-15 13:00:00Z 0

Rotary Walk to End Polio

Rotary Walk to End Polio - Join us for a lovely walk around Eaglehawk's Lake Neangar on Saturday 19th October at 10.00am.   Log on to the website at https://rotarywalk.raisely.com and follow the prompts.  Participants will need to sign on and the $10.00 registration will provide them with entry into the event.  You can join a team or simply donate. 
 Rotary Walk to End Polio Alison Bacon 2019-10-15 13:00:00Z 0
Rotary Youth Exchange Program apb 2019-10-13 13:00:00Z 0
2019 Music Trivia Fundraising Event APB 2019-08-20 14:00:00Z 0
2019-2020 Board Members Alison Bacon 2019-08-01 14:00:00Z 0