Fifth Club in |
PO Box 107Victoria ,
Australia
Club Meets Thursday 12.30 pm for 12.45 pm
at Croatian House,
Some of our Projects:
Rotary Liver-Cell Bank: Since early 2000 the Rotary Club of
Footscray, in conjunction with other Rotary clubs, has assisted with purchase
of research equipment for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute's project to
eliminate liver transplants by infusing healthy cells which rebuild diseased
livers. Clinical trials are proceeding in this important state-of-the-art
field. Over $300,000 has so-far been raised. The first procedure was
carried out in December 2004.
Voluntary Dental
Treatment in Developing Countries: Annually, since 1983 our member Dr amie Robertson has lead a team of dentists
and support staff to Philippines, Tibet, India and Vietnam to provide dental
services to people whose problems would have been untreated without their
intervention. The project has concentrated on
Installation of Water Tanks
in Developing Countries: Since 1990, our member Peter McGrath, with assistance of other
members, has performed voluntary work in PNG,
Assistance to East
Timor: Our member
Daryl Mills left for East Timor on 5 December 2003 for a multi-year stint as
Co-ordinator for Southern Region Rotary Assistance to
Financial Assistance to
Local Charities: Substantial
funds have been provided annually to many recognised local charitable
institutions from our Club's Community Service Trust.
Exchange Students: Footscray Rotary has been involved
with Rotary's Exchange Student program since 1965 and has sent and received
over 40 students for a year's study in various countries - an important
contribution to World Understanding and Peace.
In 2003 we hosted 18 year
old Adriane Tartare from
Doug
Mills Memorial Scholarship: A two-year scholarship of $1,000 per year awarded to a year
10 VCE Student who will have difficulty competing their 11 & 12 years due
to financial constraints. In memory of our revered first member of our club to
attain the position of District Governor (1981-82). Doug, who was Director of
the Footscray Institute of Technology (now
Doug Mills Vocational Service
Award: Recommended to the Board by the
Vocational Service Chairman – available to Rotarians and Non-Rotarians.
Vocational Service is the Avenue of Service dealing in the pride of our
profession and performing it in an honourable manner. It is our responsibility
to make business and industry a better place to work, improving the quality
of life in the professions, trade,
industry and commerce.
Lawrence & Margaret Atley Music
Scholarship: Awarded to a promising music student in year
11 or 12 at one of our local secondary colleges to further the student’s
music studies. $1,000 plus a framed certificate. This scholarship honours
John
H Kerr Community Service Award: In memory of John H Kerr who inaugurated these awards in
1976. A task that needs doing in the community and getting it done is a
challenge met daily by many dedicated community members, usually with no reward
except the satisfaction of helping their fellow citizens. Our club has so-far
recognised over 200 of our selfless people who have contributed significantly
to the social fabric of our community.
BookStart: Our club has co-operated with the
Maribyrnong City Council to establish our BookStart Program, which provides
every baby resident in our municipality with books and other materials designed
to promote a love of reading and a high level of literacy. A program with the
potential for life-long benefits for the children and their parents.
A River for Everyone: The
HOW TO HAVE FUN WITH US AND HELP OUR PROGRAMS....
It WAS "A Great Night at the
Trots"....Our annual Jimmy Hunt Trots Night was held at
Outstanding Award-winning wines....A SPECIAL OFFER of outstanding award-winning wines from Del Rios of Mt
Anakie with all proceeds to the Rotary Liver Cell Bank at the Royal Children's
Hospital. For your order form phone 03 9337 2282 or email: rotarylivercellbank@hotmail.com
or CLICK HERE to go to
our cellbank website for further information.
Rotary Irish Whisky Cakes and Plum
Puddings....For
sale at only $12.95 each. In a beautifully printed sealed can and gift-wrapped,
these are the ideal gift for Christmas or for anytime! Choose from 1kg plum
pudding or 900g whisky cake. Call Ron at 0400 205 858 to order or for info. All
profits to Rotary charities.
Our
2008-2009 Club Officers & Board
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President |
Officers |
Directors |
Directors |
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President |
President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Vice President |
Club Service Director Community Service International Service Vocational Service |
Youth Foundation Bulletin Program |
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Contact President Ron on
0400 205 858 Webmaster: evan.phillips@bigpond.com
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