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!
Our club held its annual changeover on Sunday, June 30 at the Maslin Beach Community Centre, where our incoming president Deborah Pagsanjan (left) was inducted by outgoing president Denise Luker. Thank you Denise for your strong leadership and congratulations for a fun and productive year of service. Highlights of the 2023/24 year include:
2023 Seaside Walk for Suicide Prevention – raising funds and awareness for mental health initiatives
Supporting Remembrance Day and Anzac Day at the new Aldinga War Memorial
Australia Day BBQ at Moana Surf Lifesaving Club
Participating in Rotary’s “Say No to Domestic Violence” walk and the Pride of the South March
Monthly Seaford Wetlands Cleanups with the Adopt a Spot Program
Quiz Night to raise funds for Rainwater Tanks in Bali
Supporting Coolock House and BreakfastBellies with donations of food and other goods
Supporting key Rotary Programs, ROMAC & Interplast – who in turn assist with life-changing surgery & free medical support to patients in the Pacific Region & Asia
Purchasing 10 Shelter Bags to provide warmth and dignity for people experiencing homelessness
A Shelterbag is a lightweight, waterproof, vented swag which includes a mattress and padded hood. They roll up into a 2kg backpack. The Rotary Club of Seaford has purchased 10 Shelterbags at a cost of $93.00 each for distribution by the Southern Adelaide Family Enrichment (SAFE) Centre at Christies Beach to local people dealing with homelessness. The bedding keeps dry and provides warmth and dignity. Each bag has been labelled and numbered, and the team at SAFE will assess each individual’s needs and then monitor and control distribution.
