Guest Speaker Alice Glachan (RC of Albury Hume) Fundraising Campaign Director for the Hilltop Accommodation Centre in Albury.
Alice provided personal information about herself (former Mayor of Albury City Council, Rotarian and former exchange student, local business proprietor) before outlining details of the Hilltop Accommodation Centre and her current role as the Fundraising Director for stage 2 of Hilltop with a goal of securing $1,000,000 from community sources.Hilltop Accommodation Centre in Albury is a joint project of Fight Cancer Foundation, the Zonta Club of Albury Wodonga, Rotary Club of Albury North and Lions District 201V6.
Hilltop offers first class facilities and provides a safe, comfortable and affordable home away from home for cancer patients from outlying towns across southern New South Wales and north eastern Victoria.
Construction of Stage 2 (providing an extra 10 motel rooms) has already commenced and is expected to be opened early in 2021.
Alice shared a number of slides which detailed the LGA’s across Victoria and NSW from which patients are drawn. From 2018—present Murrindindi residents have spent 400+ nights at Hilltop.
Alice encouraged all members to spread the word about the fundraising campaign and she welcomes further speaking engagements via Zoom.
After questions President Carol thanked Alice and proceeded to Club Assembly business
Yea Pre School Project: Large number of members positive about opportunity to assist Pre School (predicated on Uniting Church relinquishing authority). Club funds available in Project Account so Ruth Konig funds not accessed.
Decision to be ratified at next Board meeting.
Art Show 2021: Director David Anderson had previously circulated his thoughts about conducting the Art Show given possible Covid 19 Government Restrictions and their impact. David welcomes input from members, in particular that they are comfortable to provide the level of support usually given.
Vocational: Director: Julie issued an invitation to all members to become a Business Buddy and support our local business community during these difficult times. Details on page 5 of the Bulletin. Please notify Penny if interested in finding out more about this project.
Treasurer’s Report: Russell reported that there was little change from previous month so no October Report furnished.
Community: Director Terry to liaise with Paul K re routing for GVRT seats. Still awaiting response from MSC in regard to proposed High St Shelters.