Welcome to the Rotary Club of Corowa
Our Club was chartered on May 17th 1939 by the Rotary Club of Albury and we are the second oldest Club in Rotary District 9790.
We currently have 45 members and are actively working in promoting Polio Plus, which is aimed at eradicating polio world wide. We also support local community projects including school bursaries, adopt a highway clean-up program, exchange students and many more. In 2014 we took over organisation of the Federation Festival and started to reinvigorate the Federation monthly market and Federation (B&S) Ball. In 2016 we introduced Federation Dinner and Tim Fischer AM Oration to be held on the Friday of the Australia Day weekend and revived the Federation Parade.
About the Rotary Club of Corowa
History of the Club
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Rotary International
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Honour Board
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2024-25 Board Members
President 2024-25: Rosemary Ferguson
Vice President: Bill Bott
Secretary: Margaret Brown
Treasurer: Sally Batten
President Elect 2025-26: Stacey Price
Membership: Dave Milthorpe
Foundation: Stephen Apps
Service Projects: Stacey Price
Publicity: Meredith Miegel
Youth Services: Helen Duncan
Federation Festival Director: Gary Poidevin
Federation Markets
Federation Markets Director: Kerrie Crawford
COROWA FREE PRESS - Wednesday 13 November 2024
The newly formed Corowa Event Group have a wonderful multicultural Christmas event scheduled for November 29 at Bangerang Park, starting at 5pm. It will feature food stalls, cultural performances and Christmas carols to bring our community together.
Santa Claus has confirmed he will be coming to this year's Cultural Christmas Celebration.
The Corowa community is also coming together to celebrate Christmas in a truly special way this year and everyone is invited to an unforgettable evening at Bangerang Park on Friday, November 29, starting at 5:00pm.
This year's Cultural Christmas Celebration will be a vibrant showcase of Corowa's rich culture, community spirit and festive cheer.
The event will feature a diverse range of cultural performances, including contributions from local schools, community performers, and multicultural groups celebrating Christmas traditions from around the world.
There will also be children's activities, including face
PICTURED FROM LEFT: Nelci Aston, Liam Whyte, Mary Hetherington, Santa, Rosemary Ferguson, Garry Poidevin, Anne Wescott and John Crothers.
painting, hair braiding, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself, who has let us Corowa Events Group know he will make an appearance!
There will be food stalls, Christmas carols, and community activities that highlight the importance of unity.
Local talent, cultural performances and festive decorations will create a magical atmosphere that showcases Corowa as a diverse, welcoming, and vibrant community.
The Corowa Events Group has been working tirelessly to make this event happen and couldn't do it without the incredible support from local businesses and volunteers.
But any additional support, whether it's through volunteering or simply coming along to enjoy the festivities, would be welcome.
Mark your calendars for November 29th! Join in to celebrate Corowa in all its festive and cultural glory!
COROWA FREE PRESS - Wednesday 13 November 2024
Christmas Giving Tree
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul and the Rotary Club of Corowa have organised the Christmas Giving Tree at Waldron's Fresh on River - IGA Supermarket for people to leave donations of non-perishable food items over the next six weeks prior to Christmas.
All items received will be collected by the Vinnies Conference team for their annual Christmas Hamper project.
Through the generous support received from our community, the conference members anticipate packing over B0 pre-ordered hampers for collection on Wednesday, December 18.
The focus this year is on non-perishable foods and all donations will be very much appreciated. Local people looking to receive a Christmas hamper, or any assistance can call 0417 119 820, Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm.
PICTURED: Sandra Drum (Vinnies), Craig Waldron (IGA Manager), Gary Poidevin (Rotary); front: Roz Willett (Vinnies), Kerrie Crawford (Rotary).
2024-11-06 Induction – Robyn Dunlevy
The Rotary Club of Corowa was delighted to welcome Robyn Dunlevy as a member of the Corowa Rotary family!
Robyn was officially inducted this week by President Rosemary Ferguson, and her Sponsor was Rtn Steve Kent.
2024-11-06 Guest speaker Bryan Gray
Bryan Gray shared his life journey with the Rotary Club, beginning with his roots in Geelong and two decades of service in the Australian Army, where he travelled extensively along the east coast and even ventured to New Guinea. A skilled fitter and turner, he maintained small arms during his time in the army.
In 1982, he met his wife, Deidre, with whom he has three children and nine grandchildren.
This year, they moved to Corowa to assist Deidre’s mother, Ann McCartney, ensuring she has support nearby. They now call Walker Street home.
Bryan’s career path is diverse, from working in a Hay feedlot in 1986 to various roles in Brisbane, including positions in hydraulic and forklift companies, and later as a workshop supervisor for people with disabilities—a group he praised for their dedication and work ethic. He later transitioned into vocational training, writing resources and teaching carpentry skills.
One of the highlights of his life was a three-month stay in France, where he and Deidre looked after a 12th-century chateau, enjoying the local food and wine—a "shock to the system," as he described it.
Now settled in Corowa, Bryan expressed deep gratitude for the warm welcome. He shared that the community has made him feel right at home.
He closed by thanking the town and the Rotary Club for its friendship and support.
2024-10-28
Our outbound RYE exchange student, Nate Batten, has arrived in Germany to begin his three month stay with Nick-Benjamin Hermann.
Nick recently spent three months with Nate’s family in Corowa so now it is his turn to show Nate his county!
Lots of exciting new experiences await!!
2024-10-16 Bulletin #15
Nova Karikari’s French Exchange- an update!
Nova Karikari, our Rotary-sponsored exchange student, reflects on her transformative year in France, filled with personal growth, new experiences, and challenges.
Nova’s initial excitement about mastering the French language and immersing herself in French culture has evolved into deeper realisations about the complexity of “home” and the emotional rollercoaster of being away from family.
Over the summer, she navigated significant changes, including moving between host families and taking on work experience in her host dad’s pharmacy. While her rural host family offered a slow-paced life in nature, Nova found it difficult to connect and ultimately made the decision to move to a new family in the city, where she now feels much happier and more connected.
Nova also had the chance to visit her extended family in England and explore Spain with her host family, where she enjoyed the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and food of the Catalan region.
Back in school, Nova faced the intense demands of the French education system but found interesting comparisons with the Australian system. While French schools emphasise a broader education, Australian schools allow students to specialise more deeply in subjects of interest.
Nova has also strengthened her involvement with Rotary, attending regular meetings and enjoying fellowship with Rotarians. One highlight was a weekend trip to Belgium with her Rotary Club to celebrate a 40-year partnership with the Dinant Rotary Club.
As she approaches the end of her exchange, Nova reflects on how much she has changed, expressing bittersweet emotions about leaving behind the life she has built in France.
Nova extends her heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Corowa for making this life-changing experience possible, and while she looks forward to returning home, she knows she will never be the same girl who left Australia.
2024-10-09 New Member Induction
We welcomed our newest member - long time friend of Rotary, Casandra Hughes - to our Club this week. We hope Casandra will enjoy being part of our club and our community service projects!
Fun fact - Casandra’s daughter was also a Rotary Youth Exchange student!
2024-10-09 Outbound RYE Nate Batten
Our outbound exchange student, Nate Batten, told us a bit about himself & what he hopes to get out of his exchange to Germany. Nate heads off to stay with our recent Inbound student, Nick Hermann, in less than 2 weeks. Safe travels Nate!!
