Rotarians supporting our Coffs Coast community and inspirational International projects
Coffs Harbour Daybreak Rotary Club is enjoying an exciting and eventful 2024
As 2024 draws to a close a quick look back on some of the highlights of the year. In October we held our unique flagship RYMarine program for 23 aspiring high school marine scientists. RYMarine is for young people who are keen to pursue marine studies and marine based careers. The program was a great success with terrific feedback received from students and parents alike.
The young participants engaged in laboratory experiments at the National Marine Science Centre, went whale-watching with Jetty Dive, experienced scuba diving in the War Memorial pool under the supervision of dive-masters at Jetty Dive, got to hear the history of aboriginal culture and practices on walks and kayaking activities with National Parks officers and visited Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour which included an exhilirating ride on their rescue boat CH30.
On the Saturday evening, they attended a dinner event with parents /carers where participation awards were given to the students and everyone enjoyed heard a marvellous keynote speech from ex Marine Parks Officer Brett Vercoe on the phenomenal wildlife of the Solitary Islands Marine Park .
Earlier this year we sponsored a local, young attendee, Cloe Flaherty, to the National Youth Science Forum in Brisbane.
In June, we were delighted to sponsor Ashlee Geddes and Nada Ali to attend the renowned Rotary Youth Leadership Academy at Stuarts Point(RYLA). A fantastic opportunity for these deserving young applicants from diverse backgrounds
We have had great success with our Swimming program for recently arrived refugees, and our long-term support to deserving local causes such as the Disabled Surfers Association, the amazing Deaf Camp, Coffs Harbour’s local Parkinsons Support Group and the Mental Health Unit at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital continues. Over the past few years we been involved with many other exciting local and international community projects including:
- Lifesaving Towers at Sawtell, Park Beach, Red Rock & Diggers Beach
- The Coffs Harbour Ocean Swim
- Funding a CT Pet Scanner at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital
- The amazing Chiedza child care centre in Zimbabwe
To help fund these and other deserving causes we have our annual much loved Golf Day at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, an annual Trivia Night and the fantastic Lantern Festival in the Japanese Gardens at Coffs Botanic Gardens, We are proud to assist the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour with the annual Rotary Bookfest and we have many other exciting fund-raising ideas on our future agenda. All need your support!
Our annual Changeover Dinner was at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday 6th July was a great success and we congratulate all those elected to our new board for 2024-25.
Looking forward to 2025 and a brand new & exciting fund-raising event for us – the inaugural Coffs Harbour Walking Football Charity Shield! Scheduled for March 1st at Coffs Harbour Synthetics we are inviting 20 companies, organisations or simply groups of like-minded people, to participate in a fun day of Walking Football to raise funds for local charities who offer sporting and leisure opportunities to those members of our community who may otherwise be unable to particpate.
per team of $1,000. All funds raised will be distributed amongst local youth projects for the disadvantaged with a sport and recreation bias.
Coffs Harbour Daybreak is part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Our members are changing lives in our own communities and overseas — and forming strong, lasting friendships in the process.
Our priorities are:
- Volunteering our skills
- Helping people both locally and internationally
- Improving our communities
- Building our networks
Contact President Marilyn to find out more on 0418 693914
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Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak
Meet first and third Wednesdays 7:15am for 7:30am start
for breakfast meeting at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, Earl Street Coffs Harbour
Guests and new members always welcome