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Rob on Board

Posted by Michael Crowe on Nov 27, 2019

New member Rob Grendon was welcomed to the Rotary Club of Port Fairy on 25 November. Rob had a long career in horticulture and farming, including a stint as Manager of the University of Melbourne's Agricultural College dairy farm at Glenormiston. Following this Rob managed a research project at the university focussing on the profitability of farming systems. Rob and his wife Pam moved to Port Fairy in 2012.

Rob and Pam Grendon with Rotarians Tony Bawden and Sue Robertson.

Parkrun Plus

Posted by Michael Crowe on Nov 25, 2019

The Parkrun five kilometre run or walk happens every Saturday morning at the Russell Clark Reserve. Recently members of the Rotary Club of Port Fairy where up early to volunteer as officials for the day. Club member Hester Woodrup acted as race director and Tony Bawden, John Ellard and Michael Crowe manned the registration, stopwatches and finishing line.

Parkrun is a world wide event that organises free weekly 5km timed runs. They are open to everyone, free, safe and easy to do. Parkrun has been going in Port Fairy for three years and has proved popular with locals and visitors alike.

The Club has also donated a sign for Parkrun that has been erected in the Russell Clark Reserve to help promote the event.

Gardens on Show

Posted by Michael Crowe on Oct 31, 2019

The last Sunday in October is the traditional time for the Rotary Club of Port Fairy's Open Gardens day. This year the four local gardens on display attracted hundreds of interested patrons. Over $5000 was raised to support Rotary's community projects.

Many thanks to the generous owners who made their gardens available for the event, and who presented them in tip-top spring condition. This year's owners were Rachel and Gerard Thomas, Lyn and Allan Brown, Margaret and Franco Cavalieri, and Rebecca and Andrew Sharp.

Thanks also the the dedicated team of Rotarians who organised the event: Margaret Whitehead, Jill Gleeson, Maureen Beattie and Hester Woodrup.

Movie Moguls

Posted by Michael Crowe on Sep 15, 2019

Brothers and film makers Edvaard & Haavard Christie were recent guest speakers at the Port Fairy Rotary Club. Hailing from Hamilton they spoke about their 2 ½ year project

to make a feature film titled “Hang on to Your Hangers On”. The film was made in Hamilton and local community members featured as actors and in behind-the-camera roles. The film was made on a budget of about $5000 and Edvaard and Haavard did all aspects including scriptwriting, filming and directing. They recently screened the film three times at the Hamilton cinema and each session was sold out. They are now seeking wider distribution for the film by entering various film festivals around the world.

Vale Lyn

Posted by Michael Crowe on Sep 03, 2019

The Rotary Club of Port Fairy is saddened to note the passing of member Lyn Morgan-Payler. Lyn joined Port Fairy Rotary in 2011. She was a regular attendee at Rotary events including meetings, social functions, fund raising events and community service activities. She was a good friend to all Members and will be greatly missed. The Club’s condolences go to husband Traff and to children Ann, Penny, James and their families. Traff was also a Rotary Club member from 2011 to 2018.

Lyn Morgan-Payler

Members paid tribute to Lyn at the Club's 12 August meeting, including a number of reflections on Lyn's life and a minutes silence.

Hoist Helps Swimmers

Posted by Michael Crowe on Jul 12, 2019

President of Belfast Aquatics Committee of Management, Anne Mcilroy, spoke to our 8 July meeting about Belfast Aquatics and their new hoist. The facility provides a wide range of exercise and swimming programs in their gym and pool. Port Fairy Rotary recently donated a hoist that will enable the transfer of clients in wheel chairs and provide easy access to the pool via the beach entry. Anne thanked the Rotary Club for their support and a plaque was presented to her acknowledging the donation by the Club.

Sue Robertson presents the plaque to Anne Mcilroy

President Peter

Posted by Michael Crowe on Jul 03, 2019

Peter Smith was inducted as President of the Port Fairy Rotary Club for 2019/20 at a glittering change-over dinner on 24 June. Peter has been a member of the Club since 2015 and served as Secretary for the last three years.

In his acceptance speech Peter outlined his ideas for the Club for the forthcoming year. These include continuing the strong program of fundraising, the Club's commitment to community service, and a drive to increase Club membership numbers. And, of course, an emphasis on having lots of fun.

Also at the event outgoing President Sue Robertson presented her report on the Club's activities and achievements for the past year.

Sue Robertson

Port Fairy is a historic, intimate harbour village in the south west region of Victoria in Australia. The town is famous for its annual Folk Music Festival, held in March each year, which has been running for nearly 40 years and has expanded to include not just folk music but blues and roots music to suit all ages.

Port Fairy is a friendly town that relies greatly on tourism and therefore welcomes visitors from all parts of the globe. Therefore, if you are visiting Port Fairy, then we invite you to join us at our weekly Rotary Club Dinner meeting held each Monday evening. Details on meeting times and venue are on the Home page

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