Circulation of 3500 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.
Change over dinner
Club of Woodend
Club of Woodend
The Rotary Club of Woodend recently held a changeover to celebrate another great year under the leadership of Howard Bradfield and welcome new President for 2015-16 Grant Hocking. The event held at Glen Erin winery was well attended with 67 people enjoying the guitar brilliance of local musician Jimmy O'Hare and the outstanding service offered by Glen Erin. Guests included Rotary District Governor Julie Mason, Assistant Governor David Bourke, MRSC Mayor Jennifer Anderson, Councillor John Connor and representatives from several other Rotary clubs and community groups.
Nationals Leader visits Woodend Woodend Neighbourhood House hosted a visit from the Honourable Peter Walsh MP on Monday 20 July. Peter arrived just in time for an afternoon tea of home-baked scones thanks to our committee member Terrie and met with 10 people all connected to Woodend community life Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said it was fantastic to meet with some of the volunteers, committee members and users of the Woodend Neighbourhood House and get a first-hand look at the programs delivered. “Neighbourhood Houses play such an important role, particularly in rural and regional communities,” Mr Walsh said. “They bring communities together, not only helping locals to gain some new skills but also creating lasting networks and friendships. “Thanks to Jill Scanlon and everyone who attended for the delicious scones we enjoyed with a cuppa, and a chat.” As part of the visit Mr Walsh asked everyone to imagine that they were ‘Premier for a Day’ and to come up with their one policy that they would immediately implement. Mr Walsh took away some great ideas about how he and his party could continue to serve their communities and heard their thoughts on the need for bipartisanship to be seen more in the work of governments and oppositions. Jill Scanlon said, “A real rural perspective came through, with participants wanting to see better pathways for communities to support each other, develop strong links across their communities and secure the future of renewable energy resources to assist their communities to stay viable.” The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP) had a hand in drawing Mr Walsh to the House.
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The New Woodend Star • August 2015
Outgoing President Howard Bradfield with Governor Julie Mason
The club donated cheques to local community groups including CFA, SES, Woodend Mens Shed, Woodend Landcare and the Woodend and District Heritage Society. New President Grant Hocking provided a planning document which will help guide the club for the coming year. There are some new projects being planned as well as favourites like the Woodend Community Halloween party and the fundraising luncheon. It promises to be another great year for Woodend Rotary.
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