Guest Speaker, Sam Hicks, an events and business advisor, currently involved with Murrindindi Harvest event.
Sam has an immense passion and belief in the promotion of tourism and produce from our local region and has so generously given her support to local producers to enable the recognition deserved of their produce, as well as having the gift of writing successful grant applications! Sam originally worked in Yea in 2002, promoting tourism in Yea and surrounds through Yea Information Centre which was first established at the Railway Station and is disappointed that we do not have a local business voice in the town. 24 years ago Sam was at the inaugural meeting of Murrindindi Wine & Food Culture Group, promoting local produce of the Upper Goulburn region. In 2009 she was involved with Murrindindi Food & Wine to launch the Marysville World's Longest Lunch, which showcased over 60 local suppliers. This group has since been renamed as Murrindindi Wine Makers and subsequently Support Local Campaign; Murrindindi Business Resilience and Murrindindi “On Your Table”. Sam is currently supporting Murrindindi Harvest Celebrations, a market day to support and promote local agribusiness, with workshops, meet the maker, tastings and produce for sale. This will be held at the Yea Railway Park on 16th November. Sam has asked that we help promote the event by sharing online promotions.
Sam has an immense passion and belief in the promotion of tourism and produce from our local region and has so generously given her support to local producers to enable the recognition deserved of their produce, as well as having the gift of writing successful grant applications! Sam originally worked in Yea in 2002, promoting tourism in Yea and surrounds through Yea Information Centre which was first established at the Railway Station and is disappointed that we do not have a local business voice in the town. 24 years ago Sam was at the inaugural meeting of Murrindindi Wine & Food Culture Group, promoting local produce of the Upper Goulburn region. In 2009 she was involved with Murrindindi Food & Wine to launch the Marysville World's Longest Lunch, which showcased over 60 local suppliers. This group has since been renamed as Murrindindi Wine Makers and subsequently Support Local Campaign; Murrindindi Business Resilience and Murrindindi “On Your Table”. Sam is currently supporting Murrindindi Harvest Celebrations, a market day to support and promote local agribusiness, with workshops, meet the maker, tastings and produce for sale. This will be held at the Yea Railway Park on 16th November. Sam has asked that we help promote the event by sharing online promotions.3 minute Speaker—Glenda Woods
Glenda received an email today from her American friend who she met through RFE, Lyn O’Connor, which she read to us. We have all met Lyn, as she and hus-band Ed spoke at a meeting last year while visiting Glenda and attending the inter-national convention. Lyn lives on a 1000 acre wilderness property in Washington State, USA. Whilst out walking with her two dogs they inadvertently came between a mother brown bear (small) and her cub. The dogs chased the cub up a tree, and the mother bear, not too happy about the interruption, turned her attention to Lyn. In defence Lyn dropped to the ground and tried to protect herself, but was mauled around her head and upper body by the adult bear. The dogs came to her defence and chased off the bear. Being a long way from home, fortunately having her phone, Lyn made contact with family who quickly supplied assistance and she was eventually airlifted to hospital where her wounds were stapled and stitched, and leaving her very bruised.
How terrifying. We wish Lynn a speedy recovery so she can get back to her cherished rural life and Rotary commitments
Glenda received an email today from her American friend who she met through RFE, Lyn O’Connor, which she read to us. We have all met Lyn, as she and hus-band Ed spoke at a meeting last year while visiting Glenda and attending the inter-national convention. Lyn lives on a 1000 acre wilderness property in Washington State, USA. Whilst out walking with her two dogs they inadvertently came between a mother brown bear (small) and her cub. The dogs chased the cub up a tree, and the mother bear, not too happy about the interruption, turned her attention to Lyn. In defence Lyn dropped to the ground and tried to protect herself, but was mauled around her head and upper body by the adult bear. The dogs came to her defence and chased off the bear. Being a long way from home, fortunately having her phone, Lyn made contact with family who quickly supplied assistance and she was eventually airlifted to hospital where her wounds were stapled and stitched, and leaving her very bruised.
How terrifying. We wish Lynn a speedy recovery so she can get back to her cherished rural life and Rotary commitments
Gary Fitzgerald was pleased to report that the proposed Agricultural Scholarship will proceed with funding of $2,000 per year for the next 3 years secured. Thanks to Gary Cocks for assisting.
Thanks to Yea Water Tigers for catering to-night!
Delicious roast!