Rotarians taking the trip down memorylane

money raised goes to the RSPCA,continuing their work to help abolish cruelty and neglect in animals.

When askedabout the best thing about people who volunteer, Ms Tassaid “their passion”

“Their passion for raising money for the animals. That’s why they’re here. That’s why they do it. They’ve come here because they want to make a difference.”

The Traralgon RSPCA Op-Shop currentlyhas 15 volunteers. But is always open to having more.

Ms Tas said most of the volunteers are retired people,howeverifthere is anyone that wantsto give acouple of hours here or there -they are more than welcome.

“For the older people who volunteer it givesthem apurpose and afabulous social network within the community,” she said.

“We get to unpack the most weird and wonderful donations.”

Ms Tas highlighted that sometimes people drop off some pretty gross things, but then people also donate the most incredible items.

“Just last week we had aladydonate around 300 garments and 90 per cent were brand new pieces with tags still on.”

“You name it, it comes through the door.”

Op Shopping is great for repurposing and recycling. WhichMsTas highlighted in today’s climate, is great as so much of our pre-loved things end up in landfill.

“My shop window is all recycled used plastics, all donated items -mainlykitchen products and toys,” she said.

Traralgon RSPCA Op-Shop is happytotake donationsduring opening hoursofgood quality items. At the moment, they are especially keen to take kitchen items and décor.

Helping hand:

“We take it all, at any time,” Ms Tas said.

Traralgon RSPCA Op-Shop is located at 103 Argyle Street, Traralgon.

Open 6days aweek Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm and on Saturdays 10am to 3pm.

If you want to volunteer at the op shop, visit the RSPCA website and follow links for volunteering. You must be 16 and over.

*Jada Cannizzo is an intern working with the Latrobe Valley Express

Service: Moe RotaryClub and Inner Wheel Club of Moe hosted asocial event recently. Photossupplied

AN evening of reflection and rotary fellowship was enjoyed recently, when past and current rotarians,together with members of Inner Wheel Club of Moe and other invited guests, attendedasocialevent at the Moe Library meeting rooms.

Two meeting roomswere converted into asmall cinema and avery entertaining video, produced by club president RobinNoakes, captured rotarians in action in the Moe community over the past 74 years, was viewed by an appreciative audience.

Accompanied by acontemporary soundtrack and featuring photos of past rotariansinservice and having fun, the video invoked happy memories. The recording also included snapshots of Moe and Newborough through a

Welcome: Moe Rotarians, invited guests and partnersof rotarians enjoyingfellowship historical lens and provided a context for the various rotary projects and activities undertaken in the district.

Alight supperand refreshments were enjoyed after the screening.

President Robin Noakes was thrilled with the response and said,“so enthusiastic was the audience that asecond showing was requested by quite a few guests”.