Guest Speakers - Annie Robertson, President, and Ron Litjens, Treasurer, Flowerdale Community House.
Originally the community house was the Jarrara building in Silver Creek Road. This was lost in the 2009 fires, and the current Flowerdale Community House was built on the site. It offers support for the Flowerdale community, where the average household income is 25% below the national average.Like most community buildings rebuilt after the fires with funds from many donations and trusts, the ongoing overhead costs associated are a financial drain on the community house, relying on the Op Shop profits, membership fees, grants and donations to sustain their pro-grams.
Foodbank/Food Share; free shower available 24/7; community library; use of computers and wi fi; printing and laminating; advocacy and referral services; bus service to Seymour 1 day per week; adult learning support, art, garden, community lunch, yoga, social clubs, table tennis; quilters group, LGBTQIA+ social group, kids club; play group for toddlers; youth group; school holiday programs; under 18’s social group are just a sample of support for the community. A coordinator and admin-istration support person are employed on part time basis.
Newest project has been to provide the community with a Post Office, as Hazeldene Store has recently closed. Unfortunately, to survive, some programs will need to cut and new income sources are constantly being investigated. Its such a valuable asset to the local Flowerdale community. Thanks Ron and Annie.
Vote of Thanks—Kristie Luckman.
3 Minute Speaker - Tony Jacobs
Tony introduced us to the advanced technology of AI and ChatGPT, programs that store bites of information which we use the internet for, Its very impressive technology, as Tony’s research topic was Rotary Club of Yea, ChatGPT was able to accurately produce information on our history and activities such as membership drives, Garden Expo, Art Show, student scholarships and other activities. Of course, Tony couldn't help himself and asked the cheeky question as to whether Collingwood would be premiers this year, with ChatGPT predicting Collingwood being in the Grand Final
Tony introduced us to the advanced technology of AI and ChatGPT, programs that store bites of information which we use the internet for, Its very impressive technology, as Tony’s research topic was Rotary Club of Yea, ChatGPT was able to accurately produce information on our history and activities such as membership drives, Garden Expo, Art Show, student scholarships and other activities. Of course, Tony couldn't help himself and asked the cheeky question as to whether Collingwood would be premiers this year, with ChatGPT predicting Collingwood being in the Grand Final
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Exchange Student Julie, who was met at the airport by Nakaiah and Penny | Thanks to our catering team tonight — Yea Hospital Auxiliary Committee — another delicious meal served to us | |