The Rotary Club of Scone are preparing for a year of activism and community involvement, with newly appointed president Lindy Hunt at the helm.
Last week they had their annual changeover dinner where Margaret Clarke and Katherine Meier were also introduced as secretary and treasurer respectively to make up the club’s leadership team.
In her address Lindy shared she is looking forward to putting more events in the 2025 – 2026 calendar that they enjoyed last year like trivia, bowls and golf days to raise money for different causes and support the community.
She encouraged members and guests to watch this space for opportunities to get involved with the domestic violence awareness work they are planning in the coming months.
“We have a huge program of activities planned, so we hope you will join with us when Small Steps for Hannah, for example, comes here, we’re planning a walk against domestic violence and also wearing purple shirts on Fridays during November and monthly after that,” she shared.
A special presentation was made to Upper Hunter Homeless Support in the form of 15 quilts make from fabric that was donated to the service club.
Rotarians coordinated a joint effort that included help from Scone CWA, Scone Arts and Crafts Sit and Sew group, and the Inner Wheel Club to make the quilts that Mary Spora, Upper Hunter Homeless Support general manager, graciously received on behalf of the organisation.
“We do try really hard to make sure that any community donations come through and are given to the clients recognising that we’re supported by organisations like Rotary,” she Upper Hunter Homeless Support general manager Mary Spora said.
“The overall effect is that someone can be nice to you today, someone is generous, someone sees that you’re worth a lovely quilt.”
