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Good Year Despite Challenges
Posted by Michael Crowe on Jul 11, 2020
Good Year Despite Challenges
Outgoing President Sue Robertson presented her report on the 2019/20 year at the recent Port Fairy Rotary Changeover dinner.  Sue described the year as comprising two very different parts - normal operation until March this year then a dramatically changed world with the arrival of COVID-19.  The first part was a busy time for the Club with very successful fundraising and service activities. Despite the shutdown of fundraising for the final quarter, the Club was able to distribute over $26,000 to local, national and international good causes.
 
Sue Robertson
 
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New President - Tony Bawden
Posted by Michael Crowe on Jul 03, 2020
New President - Tony Bawden
At a dinner meeting this week Tony Bawden was installed as the President of the Port Fairy Rotary Club for the 2020/21 year.  Attendance was limited to 20 because of the COVID 19 rules, nevertheless Tony's elevation was enthusiastically supported.  Tony was inducted by District Governor Philip Beasley, who was accompanied by his partner Judy.
 
The meeting was streamed live, enabling members of Tony's family and other members and friends to follow proceedings.
 
New President Tony Bawden inducted by District Governor Philip Beasley
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Lots of Teas Add Up
Posted by Michael Crowe on Jun 24, 2020
Lots of Teas Add Up
The corona virus has curtailed the activities of the Port Fairy Rotary Club in recent months. However the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea has been transformed into lots of little morning teas as a way to raise funds for the Cancer Council during this difficult time. The Cancer Council provides services to Australians affected by cancer, operates the school SunSmart program and contributes $60 million annually to cancer research.  Along with other local organisations, the Club has organised several little teas during June to contribute to this effort. While each event raises a modest amount, it all adds up to big result!
Host John Clue with Bill Moore, Michael Crowe, Peter Gleeson and Tony Bawden get into the spirit
Battery Hill Comeback
Posted by Michael Crowe on Mar 20, 2020
Battery Hill Comeback
Renowned local historian Marten Syme was a recent guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Port Fairy.  Marten spoke about the history and restoration of Battery Hill - a well-known historic site in Port Fairy.
 
As its name suggests, Battery Hill is the site of a battery of six cannon established between 1867 and 1889 in response to the threat of Russian invasion and to protect gold shipments along the coast.
 
Marten Syme                                   
In recent years the Rotary Club has helped out with a major vegetation
restoration effort over the Battery Hill Reserve. 
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Coronavirus Response
Posted by Michael Crowe on Mar 20, 2020
Coronavirus Response
The spread of the COVID-19 virus is creating challenging times for everyone. The Rotary Club of Port Fairy's greatest priority is the health and safety of our members and the community.

Club president, Sue Robertson has announced that from 16 March the Club will be implementing some changes to the way we operate. These changes will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.  
 
It was resolved that the Club will suspend all Rotary activities with face to face contact.  It was also resolved that Rotary meetings will be suspended for the time being and be replaced by fortnightly electronic meetings.  The District Governor has been notified of these decisions.
 
Folkie Fun
Posted by Michael Crowe on Mar 12, 2020
Folkie Fun
Every year in March thousands of music fans descend on Port Fairy for the world famous Folk Festival.  Like most of the town, the Rotary Club gets involved with the staging of the big event.  
 
This year the Club put on a BBQ adjacent to the ticket exchange on the first day of the Folkie.  A great way to kick off the Festival with a sausage!  Throughout the four days of the event Rotary volunteers manned to gates to check the festival-goers into the arena.  Members of the Friends group also volunteered for this task.
Jill, Hester and Ann-Marie serve the fans
Rob on Board
 
Posted by Michael Crowe on Nov 27, 2019
Rob on Board 
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.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of  Port Fairy

Port Fairy
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Mondays at 7:00 PM
Victoria Hotel
Cnr Bank & James Streets
Port Fairy, VIC 3284
Australia
every second Monday
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Tony Bawden

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 over 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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Tony Bawden
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Jill Gleeson
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Adrian Crosier
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Jeffrey McLean
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Robert Whitehead
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Adrian Crosier
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Sue Robertson
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