JIrwin – Page 6 – RotaryVictor Harbor

Rotarians and their families volunteer their time to ensure the Victor Harbor Art Show runs smoothly every year, now in it’s 46th year.

For many years now members and friends of Rotary Victor Harbor, plant new trees and maintain the Geoff Walker Reserve, Victor Harbor SA.

Rotary Victor Harbor members - serving sausages from the BBQ - Coles Open Day, Victor Harbor.

Ocean to Outback Cycle

The Ocean to Outback Cycle Ride raised $60,000 for Rotary Mental Health - It was organised by Mark Cox and members of Rotary Victor Harbor.

Red Hot Summer Concert at Kent Reserve, Victor Harbor 2023 Rotarians - Helen, Judith and Julie collect cans and bottles and raised over $5,000 for local charities.

Each year our members help to serve hot meals at Crozier Cafe with the Salvation Army Victor Harbor SA.

Rotarian Brian Liddy Receives A Rotary Certificate For Service

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On Saturday 29 June 2019 President Mark Cox presented Brian Liddy with a Rotary Certificate for his tireless work on multiple Community Projects throughout the year.

Rotarian Leonie Cox Thanked For Her Excellent Work

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Leonie Cox receiving a certificate from Club President, Mark Cox June 29 2019

Leonie Cox receives a Rotary Certificate from President Mark Cox as a thank you for all her hard work throughout the year. This was presented to her at the changeover dinner on 29 June 2019.

Art Show Chair – Sue Ellers Thanked

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Rotarian Sue Ellers receives a PHF Sapphire pin from Club Sergeant Jeff McEvoy along with a specially commissioned painting by renowned artist Lorraine Lewitzka for her work as Chair of the Art Show for the past 4 years, at the changeover dinner held at Encounter Bay Bowls Club on Saturday 29 June 2019.

Two New Members Welcomed Changeover Night

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Dwayne Cox and John Bushell joined our club at the changeover dinner on Sat 29 June 2019

Changeover Dinner Celebrations

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Incoming President Marty Alsford holds the club charter, with President Elect Julie Irwin and outgoing President Mark Cox, at the end of a very enjoyable changeover dinner held at the Encounter Bay Bowls Club, Saturday 29 June 2019.

2018 Art Show taking shape

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With the marque up we received 1200 paintings yesterday. Looking forward to a snother successful show

We welcome new members to the club

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At the last dinner meeting the club inducted two members. John Swincer is a new member introduced to the club by Mark Sheilds will be a great asset to the club and Lynda Hamilton has come back after working in Broken Hill.

President John Cunningham welcoming to the club Lynda Hamilton and John Swincer

2018 Art Show Naming Rights Sponsors Night

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After 17 years sponsoring the Rotary Club of Victor Harbor Art Show the naming rights of the 2018 Art Show went to Thomas & MacKay Optometrists. Andrew and Janet were estatic with the win who are proud to be part of a great community event.

Chairperson of the art show committee Sue Ellers said the naming rights dinner was a good night and is an opportunity to unite businesses that support the art show.

“The sponsors provide $12,500 to the winning artists and this prize money attracts the quality paintings which we see on display each year,” Sue said.

“We thanks our sponsors so much and the funds raised from the art show all go to community projects.

“They include funds to the Victor Harbor Men’s Shed, Childhood Cancers Bradley’s House which is a holiday getaway for children and families suffering from cancer and assisting students to continue tertiary studies.”

The art show will be held from January 12 to 20, 2018 and is an iconic and historic event for Victor Harbor.

Art Show Chairperson Sue Ellers, Andrew and Janet Thomas and Club President John Cunningham at the sponsors night dinner last Wednesday night.