Guides host dinner for Rotary club

The Blackwall District Guides has hosted a dinner for Rotary Club of Woy Woy where approximately 30 of their members attended.

Blackwall was represented by district manager Ms Belinda Player, leaders Ms Ronnie Joyce and Ms Cecilia Burke and junior leaders Ms Jennifer Webb and Ms Phoebe Mottlee, as well as Girl Guides.

Ms Player spoke to the group about the Blackwall District, its background, beginnings and what they do for themselves within the community.

She spoke of their plans for fundraising and getting Blackwall District Guides to Sydney Jamboree 2018.

In the 1990's the District experienced a lack of leaders and, with no one to run the group, it had to close.

Ms Joyce helped reopen the District in 2008, and this year Blackwall Guides is celebrating 10 years of operations.

"When Blackwall Guides Support Group was formed in 2009 they rekindled a relationship with the Rotary Club of Woy Woy," Ms Player said.

"An appreciation certificate was given to then president Mr Russell Grove, in recognition of all the work Rotary has done for Blackwall District and their continued support," she said.

Both Ms Mottlee and Ms Webb were Guides with Blackwall before continuing to Senior Guides and contributing back to the District as junior leaders.

"As a District we have had relatively small numbers but we're immensely proud of what our girls and District have achieved so far.

"We continue to grow our District and have seen membership increase after a recent 'Come and Give Guiding a Go' night and we are excited for what we can do in the future.

"Blackwall Guides hope to make this dinner an annual event at their hall," Ms Player said.

SOURCE:

Media release, 27 Jun 2018

Belinda Player, Blackwall Girl Guides