Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that the Apex Club of Berowra (NSW) have requested to bring their Santa Sleigh to fire affected areas in Victoria in December. The Sleigh is coming from Berowra Apex Club with helpers and will be here from the 17th – 20th December.
What we are offering is:-
The Santa sleigh and Santa to visit main relief centres and perhaps other centres that were used after the Black Saturday bushfires;
Santa to hand out lollies and talk to children and families;
Santa photos for families/groups etc
Handing out of presents (depending on funding – negotiations have been held with K-Mart and the like to get soft toys and lollies lower than cost.
The areas they are looking to visit are:-
Beechworth / Myrtleford
Kilmore / Wondong
Kinglake / Flowerdale
St Andrews / Strathewen
Marysville / Narbethong / Buxton
Churchill
and if time permits Bendigo.
As it is still in the early planning stages, I don’ t have the full details of what is required, however I do know that we need assistance from Apex clubs in those areas (or nearby) to help with bbq’s and accommodating the Berowra Apexians. If your club can help us it would be greatly appreciated. Andrew Follows (past Apexian from Diamond Valley) who has been very involved with the Bush Fire recovery through Anglicare Victoria is co-ordinating the event in conjunction with Phil Keily (State Service Director). Some of you may know Andrew, if not go check out his website at http://www.webgallery.com.au/afollows/
Once I have further details on what’s required, I’ll send out details. This is just a heads up to see who might be available to assist.
Also a reminder that the State Service Project "The Great Vic Trek" is also on at that time (6th – 27th December) and we will be looking for clubs to assist with that event also. For further details on the Trek please go to http://www.thegreatvictrek.com.au/
Thanks
Melinda Grose
Apex Victoria
State President 2009-10
