Finley Rotary Club outgoing president Chris Kelly, Paul Harris Fellow certificate to Bruce Atkinson and Bruce's wife Shane.
The well-attended changeover dinner of the Rotary Club of Finley was held on June 22 when outgoing president Chris Kelly handed the president’s gavel over to incoming president Barry Wilson.
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Chris reported that, in addition to the usual community donations, the club had worked hard during the year to raise visibility of domestic violence. It will continue with the purple shirt promotion by businesses, which is much appreciated.
The Rotary Club is still the collection point for unneeded mobile phones, which will be repurposed and made available to sufferers of domestic violence. Anyone who has an old mobile phone tucked away in a cupboard can donate it by contacting any member of the club.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) to Bruce Atkinson. Established in 1957 to honour Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, this recognition is given to Rotarians to acknowledge outstanding effort and unselfish contribution to the community, thus exemplifying the motto ‘Service Above Self’.
Finley Rotary Club's incoming president with outgoing president Chris Kelly.
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Members of the Berrigan Shire Dementia Group would like to advise that, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no ‘Unlocking Hope’ functions, which have become so popular and helpful, until Thursday, October 15 when Dr Alam will do the presentation.
This will take place at the Finley RS Club at the usual time of 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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In case you haven’t heard, a new organisation has been formed in the area for poultry lovers, namely Southern Riverina Poultry Club.
The members would like to advise their first show will take place on Sunday, August 2 at the Finley showgrounds with judging from 9.30am. With $1600 in prize money and trophies, competition is bound to be fierce.
Southern Riverina Poultry Club members Andrew, Gabrielle and Elijah Hoskin, Alan Lawrence, Trevor Joyce and Reuben Sibraa during the working bee.
The organisers would especially like to encourage junior participants.
Entries opened last Monday, July 6 and will close on Monday, July 27. There is a limit of three entries per class.
Further details can be found with the schedule on the Southern Riverina Poultry Club Facebook page or by contacting president Trevor Joyce on 0407 289 189.
Members of the public are also invited to go along and inspect the high-quality poultry on show. Food and tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.
A raffle with a great prize of two bantam training pens will also be on offer.
This is a great opportunity to have a day out with the family and support the enthusiastic members of this new club who are to be congratulated on their initiative.
The club members have been carrying out extensive improvements to the poultry shed at the showgrounds in the lead up to the show with the assistance of several others.
The executive would particularly like to thank Tom Billings for the incredible ceiling lighting installed and express their appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the work in any way.
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Christine Malseed from Finley Quality Meats was the lucky winner of the Finley Lions Club wood raffle last Saturday.
Christine is a keen supporter of all organisations in the local community and is always one of the first to front up at the many street stalls and raffles throughout the year.
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