Our 31st Golf Dinner


A very successful dinner and auction evening was held on Friday March 26. 

The evening was held at Wakehurst Golf Club; Eighty eight people attended and were treated to a wonderful 3 course dinner and gave strong support to the live auctions, silent auctions and raffles. This was the 31st Charity Golf dinner in the club's 47th year.


(Left to right) David Hay MBE, Roger Gray, Lindy Myers ( President Balgowlah Rotary), James Griffin MP and Jean Hay AM former Mayor of Manly

Due to the horrific weather conditions over earlier part of the week, carts could not be used on the course so the Golf part of our Charity event will now be held on Friday 23rd April, however this did not detract from people's enjoyment and support at the evening.

 

Alois Lechner and ian McCarry

Enid Hill, Rick Van Brugge and Debbie Darragh

Lindy Myers (President Balgowlah Rotary)  and Candy Bingham (Deputy Mayor Northern Beaches Council


Robyn and Peter Worland and Sue O'Brien

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Golf Day and Dinner is the major fundraiser of the club and benefits our local and international community programs which have all been greatly impacted over the last year due to Covid19 affecting their operations and effectiveness in many areas together with much greater demands on their facilities and resources.

 
Diane Mead, Diane McCarry and Helen Gray 

 
Diane Sullivan and Joy Apps

The Honorable James Griffin, MP member for Manly said a few words and thanked Balgowlah Rotary for the club's ongoing support of local community organisations and outlined the value and importance of service clubs in our society.

On two occasions in the last 6 months, James has also spoken in the NSW Parliament about Balgowlah Rotary and its efforts providing service in the community.

 
James Griffin MP has also spoken in Parliament about our club's achievements










 


 

 

 

 


Notice of Motion Oct 2020
Notice of Motion Feb 2021

 
Lindy Myers and James Griffin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Golf for a Cause:

The projects that are sponsored by the club in three major charities; Lifeline Northern Beaches, Bear Cottage and Dalwood Splistead Centre.was further briefly elaborated by key representatives if the charities.
 
Ian Farmer, Chairman -Lifeline Northern Beaches

Narelle Martin, Manager, Bear Cottage








Michael Mead - MC for the evening
Unfortunately, Kerry Gwynne Manager at Dalwood Splistead Child and Family Health was unable to attend (Get well soon Kerry!) so 'yours truly' explained the great work that they undertake at the Center.

Balgowlah Rotary have a policy of supporting specific projects – not merely proving funds to the organisation. The raffles and auctions directly assist community projects and number of charities.

 
These projects are more outlined in the earlier blog on our golf day activities.

Sponsors: 

Two of the sponsors were recognised on the evening , the other sponsors will be attending the Golf Day now being held on April 23. Without the great support of our sponsors, our golf day and dinner would not be possible or a success. Your support of these businesses in turn gives support to our community.

 
Rotary President Lindy presenting Sponsor's Plaque to Sandra Kleiner, Community Bank,Freshwater


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lindy presenting Sponsor's Plaque to Ian Barden, Director, Australian Steel Traders

Our honorary and enthusiastic auctioneer,  Elliott Shoebridge greatly assisted the evening encouraging energetic bidding during the live auction. Elliott has professionally performed this role at the Golf Dinner for many years.

Ian McCarry and Nigi Lechner( Nigi presents her auction painting to Ian)

The club would like to thank everyone who attended for their generous support and helped to make our major fundraiser such a success!

Many thanks to John O'Brien for the great photographs of the evening!

GOLF - It's on Friday April 23.

Due to the horrific weather conditions over the last week, we were unable to have carts so the Golf part of our Charity event needed to be moved to a new date.

Balgowlah Rotary's 31st annual charity Golf Day to raise further funds for local charities and Rotary youth projects will now be held on April 23. It's an Ambrose tournament for men and women at Wakehurst Golf Club. A revised flyer will be available soon. See you on the course!






 


 

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