Author: JIrwin

Working Bee at the Sheds

JIrwin Rotary

A group of us gathered to tidy out the sheds, clean the mobile BBQ trailer and to assemble the art show display boards into their new proposed layout. We had a successful morning with great teamwork and good coffee! And if anyone has use for the old Aluminium BBQ let us know asap…

Passing of a former Member

JIrwin Rotary

We wish to advise the club that PP Rowland Kim Bennett known to us as Roly, passed away on Thursday 8th August at Resthaven, Port Elliot. Aged 83 years old.

Roly was a member of the Rotary Club of Victor Harbor from 1981 until 2001. Roly was President of the Club in 1996/97. He was an active member and involved in many projects within the club. We send our condolences to the members of his family.

There will be a Celebration of Roly’s Life to be held (details below) and in lieu of floral tributes, donations to ‘Dementia Australia’ would be appreciated.

Location: Victor Harbor Bowling Club, Flinders Parade, Victor Harbor
Date: Monday 26th August
Time: 10.00am

Ocean to Outback Cycle Ride Raises a Staggering $67,284

JIrwin Rotary
Our awesome riders on stage at the 2019 District Conference after completing the Ocean to Outback bike ride. They have reaised over $50,000 for Mental Health
Rotary Club of Victor Harbor President Mark Cox and the whole cycle team receive a warm welcome on stage from the District Governor at the District 9520 Conference in Broken Hill – April 2019.

The Rotary District 9520 Conference Committee donated the proceeds from this year’s Broken Hill District Conference ($5000) to our O2O Bike Ride LTL campaign. This now takes the total raised for research into mental health to a staggering –
$67,284
Many thanks to Kim Harvey and her committee for this wonderful gesture.  It reinforces the magnitude of the support we received from Kim and Paul throughout the campaign.