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Amid a nationwide lull in volunteering, the Rotary Club of Home Hill has welcomed three new members, giving the longstanding community club a timely boost.
Peter Macaway, Meryl Clarke and Don Clark were sworn in during an intimate ceremony at the Crown Hotel in Home Hill, each receiving a certificate and badge to mark their official entry into the club.
Part of Rotary International, Home Hill Rotary supports local projects, charities, and community initiatives. Club president Alf Musumeci said the additions are invaluable in carrying out the club’s duties, bringing much-needed support to the organisation that has served the Burdekin for decades.
“New members bring new ideas and they are essential to our club's work,” Musumeci said.
“Welcoming new members into our club means we can continue the ideals of Rotary and continue our donations to [Burdekin] entities… and charities. It’s all about giving back to the community.”
The new members will help spread the load within the club, helping with raffle ticket sales, running the club's mega markets, and helping out at events like RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness).
Musumeci hopes the club can continue to build momentum off the back of the new additions.
"We are a club of older members and we need to attract younger members to learn and eventually become knowledgeable and continue our work in the community,” he said.
“We are constantly on the lookout for new projects to help the community where we can. If you have a plan or an idea, put it to us and we can consider it and take it from there.”
The club recently announced its flagship fundraiser of the year, aiming to raise about $40,000 for a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for local police. With added hands, the club is hopeful of reaching that target.
1—President Elect Clive Williams, new member Peter Macaway, Club President Alf Musumeci at the swearing-in ceremony.
2—Clive Williams and Alf Musumeci with new member Meryl Clarke.
3—Clive Williams and Alf Musumeci with new member Don Clarke.
Photo credit: Jacob Casha
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