Yearly Archive: 2018

July 2 2018

Vale Bill Ashman

Vale Bill Ashman: It is with sincere regret to announce that on Friday evening Bill Ashman passed away. Bill was the last active charter member for the Rotary Club of Bendigo South. His standing and commitment to the club over 59 years has been outstanding. On behalf of the club sincere condolences to Verna, Sandra,...
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March 24 2018

Cambodian Teacher Training

By Matthew Scott (Rotarian)  WHILE most teachers were on school holidays over the Christmas and new year break, I embarked on the opportunity of a lifetime to teach in rural Cambodia for two weeks. Taking part in a Vocational Training Team (VTT) through Rotary International, I headed off from Melbourne with three other teachers representing...
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March 24 2018

Vice – Regal Visit

Recently, five Bendigo South Rotarians had the opportunity to travel to Government House in Melbourne to have a reception with the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau. Held to welcome the return of Rotary International President, Ian Risely and his wife Juliet home to Melbourne, the day was also an excellent opportunity to recognise the continuous...
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March 24 2018

Dream Cricket

Recently, enthusiastic cricketing Rotarians Tony Plant and Glen Maddern presented students at Bendigo Special Developmental School with a Dream Cricket kit. Containing all that is needed to play a game of cricket, the kit was presented by Rotarians to the students and their principal, Kirshy McAinch at a presentation held at the school. The Dream...
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February 11 2018

Annie North Support

In recent years our Club has undertaken some fundraising for Annie North in Bendigo. Recently unveiled by President Bernie and Annie North manager, Julie, was their new outdoor al fresco dining area. Hopefully this will prove to be a relaxing and restful area for those who use it. Our Club hopes to maintain connection with...
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