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Another shipment of rainwater tanks has recently been delivered and installed in the remote Seraya region of Bali, Indonesia. This brings the total number of tanks sponsored by the Rotary Club of Seaford to 122. This mountainous region has ample annual rainfall, but no formal collection and distribution infrastructure. An abundant supply of potable water makes an enormous difference to these families.
We are again selling our delicious Cakes & Puddings to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation, which transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.
Please speak to any of our members if you would like to make a purchase. We will also be selling in Seaford Central Shopping Centre. Dates to be confirmed. Contact Us for more info.
Clubs wishing to purchase in bulk quantities, please download our order form here.
Our club has partnered with EcoVineyards to manufacture microbat roosting boxes which are installed in trees around vineyards. These attract microbats which can eat over 1,000 insects a night, meaning vignerons do not need to use chemical insecticides. Previously we have manufactured complete boxes, but we received a request to provide them in kit form for more economical transport. Thanks to our member Kevin Brown for preparing the kits at his Best Price Wardrobes workshop. A team of volunteers lacquered, spray painted logos and packaged the kits.
The City of Onkaparinga will shortly commence building work a new storage shed for our club adjacent to the Seaford Rangers Soccer Club on Norseman Street at Port Noarlunga South. The cost of this commercially designed shed, project managed by the City of Onkaparinga is $92,000 (inc. GST)
We are incredibly grateful for the generous sponsorship from:
Bendigo Community Bank Fleurieu $72,000 (major sponsor), The Government of South Australia $15,000 and Seaford Community Centre $5,000. The City of Onkaparinga will will supply electricity to the club shed (underground) this will cost $25,000 connecting the Rotary and adjacent Lions sheds.
This will increase the club’s capacity to serve our local community, and we look forward to opportunities to build on our important relationships with Bendigo Community Bank Fleurieu, Seaford Rangers Soccer Club, Seaford District Lions Club and the City of Onkaparinga.
On July 11 Immediate Past President Denise Luker and Project Administrator Ian Renshaw attended the Bendigo Community Bank Fleurieu Community Investment Evening where the club was presented with a certificate. The Community Bank handed out to 25 community groups, a sum of $200,000. From the past 8 years, the bank has now contributed $1.8m for community projects. As a community bank (unlike the traditional bank), 80% of the banks profit goes back into the community. The Rotary Club of Seaford made a very sound decision 6 years ago to change its banking provider. Bendigo Community Bank have provided incredible support to this community and we are delighted to recommend their banking services.
The official opening of the new shed will occur at a FREE community event on Sunday, September 29 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE included!
