Rotary club raises over $80,000

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has defied the global financial crisis by raising more than $80,000 over the past year, according to the club's public relations director Mr Tony Cameron.

Mr Cameron said the club was extremely pleased with its fundraising efforts and thanked the local community for its support.

"Retiring president Peter Mote announced that during the year the club had raised over $80,000 and given over $70,000 to help the needy at home and overseas," Mr Cameron said.

"Major recipients were the Telstra Child Flight service with $15,000 and the Victorian Bushfire Relief Appeal with $12 400.

"Local beneficiaries included Ocean Beach and Umina surf life saving clubs, Peninsula Village nursing home, Woy Woy Community Aged Care, Riding for the Disabled and the Vietnam Veterans Federation.

"Overseas the club gave financial support to rotary projects in the Philippines, East Africa, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Nepal.

"The club also provided several shelter boxes for use in disaster relief where needed."

Mr Cameron said the club held its annual change-over dinner at Everglades Country Club on July 17, to announce this year's board committee.

President Peter Clark will lead the club through the 2009 to 2010 financial year, assisted by secretary Jayne Mote and treasurer Charles Brock," Mr Cameron said.

He said the club looked forward to helping out local community organisations and overseas projects through further fundraising efforts over the next 12 months.

Press release, 22 Jul 2009 Tony Cameron, Rotary Club of Woy Woy