Our first 35 years
This material is as reported by Past President (PP) Bruce Johansen and PP Bob Mibus after selecting highlights from the HERC Board minutes and changeover reports.
Background As a result of work done by Rotarians Malcolm Taylor and Norm Silvey, HERC was born. A meeting of interested people was held on 5th February 1971 at the Horsham Technical School.
A meeting of provisional Rotary members was held on 17th February 1971 at the La Fontana Restaurant. On 16th April 1971 District Governor (DG) Jim Chisholm presented the club's charter at the Horsham Town Hall with 25 members present.
Territorial limits of the day were written into the Club Constitution as: "Commencing at a point on the Western Highway ten miles northerly from the Horsham Post Office proceeding east of the centre line of the Western Highway, Firebrace Street and O'Callaghan's Parade and the Western Highway to a point ten miles southerly from the Post Office at Horsham by an arc of a circle anti- clockwise to the point of commencement".
Charter Year: Inaugural President Jim Coffey Inaugural Secretary Graham Campbell Theme: Good Will Begins with You.
HERC Charter Members were J.Coffey, G.Campbell, G.Shady, J.McMillan, R.Rankin, B.Gross, S.Gitcham, T.Speakman, A.Finch, J.Skinner, D.Pinch, G.Milne, C.Carroll, D.Mariager, V.Green, L.Sheehan,, G.Touhey, C.Hopper, A.Bragonje, I.Maroske, J.Schwartz, L.Lowrey, L.WongShee, R.Burgess,, J.Phillips and R.Abud.
From the 1st Annual Report, signed by President Dr Rodney Abud, we note the following; "We have formed the basis of a progressive Rotary Club and although we have succeeded in our original aim to grow together, grow in numbers and to grow in Rotary itself we have had difficulties during the initial period. We were unfortunate enough to lose both our Charter President and Charter Secretary before the first changeover. In fact, half of the original board of directors changed".
The first 6 projects undertaken by the club were; 1. Garden rest centre in Firebrace Street - project discontinued 2. Meals on Wheels, Rotarian Dennis Pinch in charge 3. Vintage Car Rally, Rotarian Dennis Pinch in charge - $22.00 raised 4. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - club sponsored Terry Harris to attend the seminar. 5. River Improvement Scheme - Rotarian AB Bragonje attended all committee meetings 6. Rotoract - Rotarian Bruce Johansen and Rotarian Bill McGowan helped to get it off the ground.
The International Service Report stated that their program aimed at 1. Providing funds for Bangladesh 2. Getting Christmas Cards from Japan Club, Korryama East 3. Hosting Group Study Exchange (GSE) 4. Rotary Exchange Student - as only four volunteered to host a student and because of the cost of $400.00 the project did not proceed.
The First Ladies Night was held in March 1971. The first years financial receipts 1971 - 1972 Income Expenditure General Accounts $1855.00 $1713.00 Service Account $490.00 $191.00
1972 - 1973 President Reece Burgess Theme: Let's Take a New Look, And Act.
Highlights: The idea of an Art Show was discussed; when it was suggested that it could be a major event for Horsham and the Rotary Club. The first Art Show was held in November 1973. The first Rotary Ball was held. Further activities included: river beautification, meals on wheels, RYLA, first exchange student from Nevada.
The two Horsham Rotary Clubs agreed to co-host a GSE team. To help finance the project Rotarian Geo Hall offered to conduct a ballroom dancing class.
GSE team - incoming Rockville, USA
Financial receipts 1972 - 1973 Income Expenditure General Accounts $3637.00 $2891.00 Service Account $ 592.00 $353.00
1973 - 1974 President Ian Maroske Theme: A time For Action
President Ian Maroskes report concluded "There has been an enrichment of experience for all who participated in the HERC year, both in the giving and in the taking and none of it, or very little of it, could have happened if the club had not existed. Would we honestly have replaced the time spent at Rotary with time of equal value spent elsewhere".
Pastor Doug Nicols was a notable guest speaker.
Financial receipts 1973 - 1974 Income Expenditure General Accounts $4224.00 $2800.00 Service Account $2931.00 $2905.00
1974 - 1975 President B.Gross Theme: Renew the Spirit of Rotary
Highlights: Art and Craft Show, RYLA seminar at LAC. The club assisted in the Wimmera Base Hospital (WBH) appeal. They worked towards the completion of the Veta Landt memorial. Made an undertaking to organise an "approval for funding to establish and build a training centre for the disturbed, intellectually handicapped children. The target was $80,000. Mr & Mrs Jack Schier donated $12,000 to purchase the land.
Financial receipts 1974 - 1975 Income Expenditure General Accounts $2732.00 $1665.00 Service Account $412.00 $31.00
1975 - 1976 President J.Heid Theme: To Dignify the Human Being.
Highlights: Rotary continued public support for the Karkana Appeal.
GSE outgoing member Allan Vickers to Louisiana GSE team - incoming Sweden and Louisiana Exchange Student - incoming Hideaki Makabe from Japan
Financial receipts 1975 - 1976 Income Expenditure General Accounts $6312.00 $6055.00 Service Account $752.00 $731.00
1976 - 1977 President E.Hurtig Theme: I Believe in Rotary Service.
Highlights: Erection of fencing at Karkana, Selling drinks at Show, formation of the Wimmera Amateur Radio & Electronics Club, Bill Ower elected to lead GSE team to Sweden. Close contact with Rotoract. Karkana appeal reached total of $120,000. Our maxim "Karkana is a love job" established the HERC as a force for community benefit and the appeal conclusion must have confirmed this in the minds of all citizens.
Exchange Student - outgoing Dianne Pearson to Japan
Financial receipts 1976 - 1977 Income Expenditure General Accounts $6756.00 $6546.00 Service Account $5680.00 $5229.00
1977 - 1978 President Bruce Johansen Theme: Service to Unite Mankind
Highlights: Redesigned fountain completed. HERC resolved to host a student each year and hopefully to send one away. HERC believes we are taking more from Rotary Foundation than we contribute. Assistance was given to Horsham Youth Clubs with their appeal to raise $5000.00.
Exchange Student - outgoing Peter Light to USA Exchange Student - incoming Donna Bird from Fredonia, USA GSE outgoing member Stephen Phillips to Brazil Art show profit $4320.00 Horsham Show drinks profit $2501.00
Financial receipts 1977 - 1978 Income Expenditure General Accounts $ 1015.00 $426.00 Service Account $11565.00 $10362.00
1978 - 1979 President W.Ower Theme: Reach Out
Highlights: HERC farewelled Donna Bird. The club historian I.Maroske and assistant J.Lonsdale working quietly on a brief history of HERC for Rotary's 75th anniversary. HERC agreed to continue with the Horsham Art Show. Selling drinks at show and provided a uniform plus 12 months subs for a boy to join Scouts.
Exchange Student - outgoing Gaye Dixon to Thailand Exchange Student - incoming Yoko Motoki from Japan GSE outgoing member Bruce Valpied to Canada
Financial receipts 1978 - 1979 Income Expenditure General Accounts $7356.00 $6552.00 Service Account $ $
1979 - 1980 President A.Uebergang Theme: Did this Club Let Service Light the Way
Highlights: 75th anniversary party with Horsham Rotary Club. 75th Anniversary of Rotary was acknowledged by organising 3 activities 1) a worthwhile community effort, contracted to do cleaning up after Karkana building was completed. 2) Public awareness of Rotary through radio and features in the local paper. 3) a grand banquet was held on 23rd February. Art show, show drinks, MOW, Apex fishing competition stewards were all activities completed.
Exchange Student - outgoing Miriam Mibus to Japan Exchange Student - incoming Org Chan Yam (Yammy) Paul Harris Fellow recipient Brian Brooke - Mayor of Horsham
Financial receipts 1979 - 1980 Income Expenditure General Accounts $7033.00 $4070.00 Service Account $5551.00 $3977.00
1980 - 1981 President LWB.Smith Theme: Take Time to Serve
Highlights: Fund raising for Wool Factory. Club decided that HERC would foster Rotoract for one year then Horsham Rotary Club (HRC) the next. HERC organised National Heart Foundation Sunday. The shift to the Horsham Golf Cl;ub for meetings proved popular. The 10th Anniversary of HERC was celebrated, all PP, excluding Jim Coffey, and over 50 past members attended. Rotarian Ian M Maroske presented an historic account of our 10 years of service.
Inter club visits to Dimboola and Warracknabeal occurred. HERC accepted responsibility of fostering one of four Vietnamese families to settle into Horsham. Rotoract rejuvenated. Youth Exchange Miriam Mibus returned from Japan. Treasurer John Nunn suggested adoption of a set of procedures for the keeping of Rotary accounts. Wool factory $2050.00.
Exchange Student - outgoing Malcolm Light to Brazil Art show profit $ 2050.00 Financial receipts 1980 - 1981 Income Expenditure General Accounts $ 7840.00 $7564.00 Service Account $12855.00 $12202.00
1981 - 1982 President J.Schwarz Theme: World Understanding & Peace Through Rotary
Highlights: DG Jack Hill said "be enthusiastic, be patient, have confidence, have pride in Rotary, wherever you are and whatever you are doing, do it with a smile". There was a ladies night, progressive dinner, golf days and apprentice exchanges. We commenced a project of restoring Samuel May monument in May Park. Visited and assisted the sponsored Vietnamese family. The club decided to host an exchange student every alternate year. Ivan Pearson continues to serve in the area of youth activities at a district level.
Exchange Student - outgoing Fiona Lamshed Exchange Student - incoming Christine Tieman from Germany GSE team - incoming Iowa, USA RYLA participant John Klowse Art Show profit $59.15 Horsham Show Drinks profit $938.70
Financial receipts 1981 - 1982 Income Expenditure General Accounts $7121.00 $6953.00 Service Account $8305.00 $7339.00
1982 - 1983 President G.Lind Theme : Mankind is One, Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World.
Highlights: HERC approached the HRC regarding an extension of the territorial boundaries. Karkana disco was held. There was a good club response to the bushfire appeal, two tree planting schemes with 190 trees planted at the Wool Factory, 120 at the Sunnyside Lutheran Rest Home. A team of HERC members spent a couple of days cleaning up some of the fire ravaged areas around Warrnambool. Mock job interviews were arranged. The apprentice swap program with Sunshine club occurred. $400 was raised by plucking and cleaning 250 chooks to be sold for Christmas. Arrangements with HRC to host the GSE team from Bavaria. We maintained close contact with the Commonwealth Employment Service (CES) in regard to youth unemployment. Membership was 64.
Exchange Student - outgoing Richard Sproul Exchange Student - incoming Diana Cantor from Canada RYLA participant Steven Leversha Art Show profit $2015.00
Financial receipts 1982 - 1983 Income Expenditure General Accounts $7823.00 $7405.00 Service Account $19141.00 $15964.00
1983 - 1984 President Max Cuddihy Theme : Share Rotary, Serve People.
Highlights: HERC became an incorporated body. A club building was purchased and fundraising committee was established. More trees were planted at Wool Factory. The runner Ron Grant passed through Horsham on his world record run of 13,383 kilometres in aid of RHRF. Several Rotarians joined him. The fund raising committee raised $3123.
RYLA participants Corina Heinz, Anthony Balm & Keith Fischer Paul Harris Fellow recipient John Heid Art Show profit $1968.00 Horsham Show Drinks profit $497.00
Financial receipts 1983 - 1984 Income Expenditure General Accounts $9348.00 $8566.00 Service Account $24683.00 $21619.00
1984 - 1985 President J.Skinner Theme : Discover a New World of Service
Highlights: Joint service clubs dinner was a success. The club incorporation was finalised and 200 trees were planted at Wool Factory. Display stands were made for the archery show & the art show. We had vists from Stawell and Warracknabeal Rotary clubs. Rotarians Kevin and Joan Plush and N. Murch prepare to participate in working team on Yule Island off Port Moresby. Art Show on May 3,4 and 5 opened by Senator Dame Margaret Guilfoyle. New stands were used for the first time. Rotary golf day profit $307.00, membership was 69.
Exchange Student - incoming Anne Hulsoff from Netherlands GSE team - incoming District 712, New York State Art Show profit $ 1145.00 Horsham Show Drinks profit $ 696.00
Financial receipts 1984 - 1985 Income Expenditure General Accounts $14841.00 $14076.00 Service Account $28216.00 $28166.00
1985 - 1986 President B.Davey Theme : You Are the Key to Rotary
Highlights: HERC involved in Australia Day breakfast in May Park. Fund raising committee organised a successful Austrian night making a profit of $1930.00 Ian Spicer, director of the Employees Federation, spoke on the topic "Employer - Employee relations" with 117 Rotarians, Rotary Ladies and others attending. Mock interviews for Year 10 students occurred.
Paul Harris Fellow recipient Cec Hopper Art Show profit $1769.00 Horsham Show Drinks profit $2710.00
Financial receipts 1985 - 1986 Income Expenditure General Accounts $8891.00 $6300.00 Service Account $35822.00 $33913.00
1986 - 1987 President G.Ryan Theme : Rotary Brings Hope
Highlights: Len Beadell night for Polio Plus. With HRC we organized and ran district 978 conference. Rotary district 978 Golf Day at Horsham Golf Club. Mrs Heather Mitchell, wife of Rotarian Lester, and President of Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) spoke on the "problems and concerns facing the primary industry". Raised $1000.00 for polio and $1000 for RHRF.65 members.
Exchange Student - outgoing Tania Aisbett Exchange Student - incoming Linda DuPreez from South Africa National Science Summer School Jeanette Raleigh Paul Harris Fellow recipient M.Minne
Financial receipts 1986 - 1987 Income Expenditure General Accounts $10580.00 $10506.00 Service Account $13245.00 $12156.00
1987 - 1988 President Bob Mibus Theme : United in Service - Dedicated to Peace
Highlights: Polio Plus Program. HRC & HERC hope to raise $24,000. A target of $120 million US to be raised by 1990 almost raised. Horsham Rotoract Club hosts their district conference at LAC. The 2 Horsham rotary clubs assisted with meals. Site for club building procured. Levies and debentures used to finance the project. Vulcan Foundry tree planting program commenced Rotarian Lester Mitchell our first Honorary Member.
Exchange Student - outgoing Paul Fennell to Canada Exchange Student - incoming Kuniko Hongawa from Japan GSE team - incoming India RYLA participant Peter Russell National Science Summer School Ruth Raleigh Paul Harris Fellow recipients I.Pearson, W.Ower and R.Cochrane
Financial receipts 1987 - 1988 Income Expenditure General Accounts $7853.00 $6821.00 Service Account $14309.00 $12272.00
1988 - 1989 President G.Cornwall Theme : Put Life into Rotary - Your Life
Highlights: President George said "some notable achievements, but also some serious difficulties. These problems were eventually overcome and it is my belief that the club is the better for having faced and weathered the storm". Rotarian Lester Mitchell died. The club shed was completed and $10,000 was raised for Polio Plus. Rotarians Rob Marshall, Brian Brooke and John Heid thanked for their work leading up to the Art Show. HERC moves it s meeting place from the Golf club to Jakades. Wheelchair maintenance in Horsham was arranged and local tradesman given special training.
Exchange Student - outgoing Nicole Nixon Exchange Student - incoming Hans Meier from Norway GSE team - incoming Missouri RYLA participant Daniel Hutchinson RYPEN Jane Ballinger and Cindy Lane Paul Harris Fellow recipients R.Mibus, roma Carlson Art Show profit $6284.00
Financial receipts 1988 - 1989 Income Expenditure General Accounts $9569.00 $6451.00 Service Account $14037.00 $
1989 - 1990 President W.Ower Theme : Enjoy Rotary
Highlights: "The change to Jakades has provided us with an excellent and well located venue. Some minor problems over carrots and sweet corn seem to have been sorted out". HERC Rotary Park ( Veta Landt) undergone major works. Vocational Service is to get a higher profile in Rotary and the community. Ladies of Rotary had a busy year.
Exchange Student - outgoing Amanda Walsh to USA GSE team - incoming Sweden RYLA participant Tania Matuschka
Financial receipts 1989 - 1990 Income Expenditure General Accounts $15549.00 $ 13857.00 Service Account $12718.00 $ 8840.00
1990 - 1991 President Jim Lonsdale Theme : Honour Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm
Highlights: HERC had its 1000th meeting. Official opening of the club rooms occurred. Combined services dinner hosted by HERC. This year commenced the Pride of Workmanship Awards. Jeff Kennett spoke on life in politics. HERC organised for sheep to be slaughtered and meat given to needy families. A comment from the fellowship report reads "I like the way our members are willing to sit, pretty well anywhere, at dinner. This enhances a richer mix of ideas and understanding, and prevents the formation of unhealthy cliques in the club". The national director of Australian Small Business Association, Mr Peter Boyle, gave a forceful, challenging and energetic address to a meeting of 150 interested people. This was organised by HERC and HRC.
Exchange Student - incoming Takato Katoh from Japan GSE team - incoming Japan Paul Harris Fellow recipients Bruce Johanson Art Show profit $9457.00 Financial receipts 1990 - 1991 Income Expenditure General Accounts $14460.00 $12561.00 Service Account $55927.00 $50910.00
1991 - 1992 President John Nunn Theme : Look Beyond Yourself
Highlights: The Bill Davey Rotary Club of Horsham East Study Award was instigated following the sad loss of PP Bill Davey in July 1991. Bill's father Tom was the recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship. HERC won both the Golf Trophy and the Tug of War Fishing trip to Fort courage. An Honour Board was erected listing exchange students. A working bee to cut wood at the Davey farm was held.
Exchange Student - outgoing Peter Thompson to Norway Exchange Student - incoming Matthew Hemley from California, USA GSE team - incoming Kentucky GSE outgoing member Greg Scneider to Kentucky RYLA participant Grant McRae RYPEN Lydia Pape and Susan Dolby Paul Harris Fellow recipients T.Davey Art Show profit $5524.00 Horsham Show Drinks profit $ 2454.00
Financial receipts 1991 - 1992 Income Expenditure General Accounts $16630.00 $14076.00 Service Account $51386.00 $45073.00
1992 - 1993 President K.Hogan Theme : Real Happiness is Helping Others
Highlights: PP Geoff Tually district governor nominee. 500 apologies were received for the year and only 71 make ups.
Exchange Student - outgoing Brock Stephens to South Africa Exchange Student - incoming Aline Vandermolen from Belgium GSE team - incoming Ontario RYLA participant Peter Both Siemens Science School Julie McDonald and Andrew Sargent Bill Davey Award Jaye Wilde first recipient Art Show profit $4287.00
Financial receipts 1992 - 1993 Income Expenditure General Accounts $18752.00 $14616.00 Service Account $49214.00 $44929.00
1993 - 1994 President Rob Aisbett Theme : Believe in What You Do - Do what You Believe In
Highlights: Exchange visits with Stawell and Warracknabela Rotary clubs. FAIM, a team comprising of Rotarian K.Dowsley, B.Bell and a Rotarian from Altona North helped construct a Rotashelter on Manono Island, Western Samoa. The Apprentice of the year award presentation was conducted by TAFE College. The Rotoract club is struggling. Art show has a declining profit margin and is an area of concern.
Exchange Student - outgoing Amanda Marshall Exchange Student - incoming Marie-Louise Outzen from Denmark GSE team - incoming Germany RYLA participant Kelly Rae-Schneider Siemens Science School Yvonne DeCoul, Sarah Bird and Kara Gilmartin Paul Harris Fellow recipients Jack Schier Art Show profit $ 4472.00
Financial receipts 1993 - 1994 Income Expenditure General Accounts $21487.00 $15281.00 Service Account $24490.00 $19489.00
1994 - 1995 President Euan Thompson Theme : Be a Friend
Highlights: The district conference held in Horsham was a huge success. HERC promoted and established the Wimmera's first community FM Radio Station. The car raffle was our biggest fundraiser for the year. All service clubs provided BBQ for the Carols by Candlelight and Australia Day celebrations. A tour for the elderly was held around Horsham. An evening was held to measure our knowledge of multi cultural issues and speakers for 6 different cultural backgrounds spoke. The 2 Rotary clubs conducted a campaign "I am Australian", using the facilities of TAFE and with the assistance of Horsham CES. The club was asked to address its commitment to the youth exchange because of the extreme difficulty in identifying host families.
Exchange Student - outgoing Jim Pyke to Germany Exchange Student - incoming Debra Rossoi from Canada GSE team - incoming Poland and Sweden RYLA participant Colleen Clarke RYPEN Andrew Dunn Siemens Science School 10 students Paul Harris Fellow recipients John Nunn Art Show profit $426.00
Financial receipts 1994 - 1995 Income Expenditure General Accounts $19440.00 $17928.00 Service Account $19037.00 $19229.00
1995 - 1996 President Trevor Bysouth Theme : Act With Integrity, Serve With Love, Work For Peace.
Highlights: $5000 was given to the McKenzie Creek learning annex. Also donated was $4000 to Wimmera Base Hospital building appeal, with a commitment to a further $4000 per year for the next 4 years. (Subject to each boards approval) $15000 was given to both local and other worthwhile projects. 25th birthday celebrations occurred. Three female members were inducted into rotary. A debate was held on the topic of "Is the four way test relevant today". Our club organised a program to help students choose their career path.
Exchange Student - outgoing Georgie Wilmore to Germany GSE team - incoming Pennsylvania GSE outgoing member Tanya Barnes to Pennslyvania RYLA participant Robert Goudie RYPEN Kylie McIntryre and Mathew Baldwin Bill Davey Award Luke Robertson Paul Harris Fellow recipients K.Hogan and Jon Johanson Art Show profit $4552.00
Financial receipts 1995 - 1996 No financial report at change over dinner
1996 - 1997 President Alan Vickers Theme : Build the Future With Action & Vision
Highlights: A Theatre Night was held "Sound of Music". JANA is a new project, initiated as a co-operate effort involving Lions, Apex and Rotary clubs in Horsham. Trudi McKenzie attended the CRA National Youth Science forum. Our club hosted the Junior Horsham College Debate.
Exchange Student - incoming Kimi Uenoda from Japan GSE team - incoming Thailand GSE outgoing member Charles Hajek to Thailand Siemens Science School 4 students Bill Davey Award Kristy Ward Art Show profit $1580.00
Financial receipts 1996 - 1997 Income Expenditure General Accounts $21639.00 $10125.00 Service Account $27609.00 $24951.00
1997 - 1998 President Bob Hayes Theme : Show Rotary Cares
Highlights: Rotarian PHF Cec Hopper & PHF K.Hogan passed away. We assisted with the Red Cross Red Shield and Heart Appeals. Greg Gale keeps our student exchange board updated. Victoria Clyne was the clubs successful applicant for an Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Exchange Student - incoming Hiro Tanaka from Japan GSE team - incoming Canada and USA RYLA participant Kara Sonego RYPEN Melanie tippet Bill Davey Award Claire Hallam Paul Harris Fellow recipients Don Johns Art Show profit $4466.00
Financial receipts 1997 - 1998 Income Expenditure General Accounts $30973.00 $30094.00 Service Account $37487.00 $32848.00
1998 - 1999 President Ken Dowsley Theme : Follow Your Rotary Dream
Highlights: The club has been investigating some involvement in helping establish a new Youth Centre in the old fire Station building in Pynsent Street. Continuing the strong involvement HERC has with the youth of our community. Supported the Horsham Arts Council production of "Joseph and his amazing technicoloured coat" with a large group of Rotarians present. Links were created with the Hoa Binh Social Protection Centre in Vietnam with the intention of contributing towards the cost of a water buffalo and the services of a trainer. The car raffle was won by a Natimuk resident.
Exchange Student - outgoing Kim Crisp to Canada GSE team - incoming France GSE outgoing member Gary Green to France RYPEN Emma Pitman Siemens Science School 5 students Bill Davey Award Anna Watts Rio Tinto Science Forum Rachel Delahunty Art Show profit $5893.00
Financial receipts 1998 - 1999 Income Expenditure General Accounts $15571.00 $14606.00 Service Account $34191.00 $23785.00
1999 - 2000 President Terry Harris Theme : Act with Consistency, Credibility and Continuity
Highlights: After 2 years of discussion roadside fatality markers were placed on the Western Highway. Nexus Youth Centre opened. 3 tons of books were collected and transported to Geelong Rotary club for distribution in 3rd world countries.
Exchange Student - outgoing Abbie Wilmore to Switzerland Exchange Student - incoming Christian Groenland from Denmark GSE team - incoming Argentina GSE outgoing member Karen Werner to Argentina RYLA participant Nathan Stephens RYPEN Cilicia Smith and Tegan Rudolph Siemens Science School James Taylor National Science Forum Anne Dowsley Bill Davey Award Brendan Wills Art Show profit $1484.00
Financial receipts 1999 - 2000 Income Expenditure General Accounts $13794.00 $13177.00 Service Account $30651.00 $32787.00
2000 - 2001 President Peter Rafter Theme : Create Awareness - Take Action
Highlights: Our club was presented a Rotary International Public Relations Award in recognition of our road Fatality Markers Project. Wiwa Aboriginal Achievement Award was given to Jason Strawbridge. HERC participated in the Greenlake clean up. Our club celebrates 30 years of service. Sponsorship through world Vision of 13 year old Michael Seki from Indonesia adds a new dimension to our international interests. The club members had 82 "dream jobs" interviews with year 9 students from Horsham College. The HERC BBQ is proving very popular, due no doubt to chief chef Graham Ponton. Medical equipment and books sent to East Timor. We recognised the service given to the community by people with disabilities by awarding "Shine-On" awards. The Art show was reduced in length by one day to Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.
GSE team - incoming Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi Club RYPEN Laura Hammond Siemens Science School 6 students Bill Davey Award Emma Uebergang Art Show profit $6316.00
Financial receipts 2000 - 2001 Income Expenditure General Accounts $18089.00 $ 14001.00 Service Account $16889.00 $ 9284.00
2001 - 2002 President Robyn Lardner Theme : Mankind is Our Business
Highlights: Funds were raised for Rotary House, Ballarat. A new fundraising event was launched - a charity auction raised $10,000 and $6,000 was given to the Horsham Emergency Food Centre. Our club was involved in the formation of the Rupanyup Probus Club. HERC introduced email service. A Hot water system and improved kitchen was put in our clubrooms. A new BBQ trailer was built. A survey was conducted of the travelling public at May Park, where questions were asked of their awareness and opinion of the markers - favourable comments were received. Ten seats were made for use on the Wimmera River Walkway. We planned a public awareness campaign in regard to mental health. A brochure was produced "Why I Like Being a Member of this Club". The Pride of Workmanship Awards were renamed the Joe Frejah POW Awards.
Sadly, Rotarians Graham Wyatt and Joe Freijah passed away.
Exchange Student - outgoing Rebecca St John to USA Exchange Student - incoming Renato Joao from Brazil GSE team - incoming Philippines and Norway GSE outgoing member Wendy James to Norway RYPEN Melinda Krause Siemens Science School 4 students attended Bill Davey Award Jenna Scneider Paul Harris Fellow recipients Allan Uebergang and Dianne Thomas Art Show profit $5527.00
Financial receipts 2001 - 2002 Income Expenditure General Accounts $13995.00 $13561.00 Service Account $40085.00 $36948.00
2002 - 2003 President Steve Sostheim Theme : Sow the Seeds of Love
Highlights: We assisted in the formation of the Murtoa Probus Club. New display boards were made for the Art show. At the instigation of the HRC, which celebrated its 75th Anniversary a committee was formed comprising Rotarians from both Horsham clubs to organise the building of Rotary House. The launch dinner raised $75,000.00. 7 of the 9 prospective city councillors spoke to our members. The club got involved with the Orphan Train Project, which helps orphanages around the world.
Sadly, Rotarians G.Schreck and PHF B.Brooke passed away.
Exchange Student - incoming Kristina Koskinen from Finland GSE teams went to England and India RYLA participant 3 students National Youth Science Forum 1 student Summer Science School 7 students Bill Davey Award Amanda Glaubitz Art Show profit $6600.00 Clearing sale profit $3566.00 Gala Auction profit $7364.00
Financial receipts 2002 - 2003 Income Expenditure General Accounts $42842.00 $50565.00 Service Account $92960.00 $92167.00
2003 - 2004 President Geoff Eagle Theme : Lend a Hand
Highlights: Green Park kindergarten was painted. The clearing sale raised some money. Citizens advise Bureau building is refurbished. Pride of Workmanship again a highlight.
Tragically, Rotarian Rob Marshall, a very active member at Board, district and national level, collapsed and died at a club meeting.
Exchange Student - incoming Passarut Liamyoo (Pat) from Thailand GSE team - incoming England co-hosted with Dimboola RC GSE outgoing member Jenny Reid to England RYPEN Rhys Bawden and Maddie Gilsenan Summer Science School Emma Mikkelsen and Rebecca McRae Bill Davey Award Madeline McGennisken Art Show profit $8000.00 Gala Auction profit $8200.00 Car Raffle profit $7000.00 Financial receipts 2003 - 2004 Income Expenditure General Accounts $48983.00 $ 51905.00 Service Account $80530.00 $ 84191.00
2004 - 2005 President Gary Green Theme : Celebrate Rotary
Highlights: The club was involved in the Centenary Year of Rotary by planing "100 trees for 100 years" at the revamping of the Karkana grounds. The club is investigating the sending of a working party to Cambodia. The joint service club organised and provided the catering for the Campervan Motor Home Rally and our chefs did outstanding service. Our club was also involved in an appeal for Tsunami victims. Over $15,000 was raised through various functions. The address to one of our meetings by Phong Nguyen was a highlight.
Sadly, two long serving members died - Ab Braggonje and David Owens.
Exchange Student - outgoing Daniel Ellis to USU Exchange Student - incoming Diane Hansen from Denmark GSE team - incoming Belgium RYLA participant Kylie Green RYPEN Susan Andersen and Amy Lavithis National Youth Science Forum Jake Campbell Bill Davey Award 2 recipients - with the assistance of the Davey family Paul Harris Fellow recipients Rob Marshall, posthumously Art Show profit $7100.00 Gala Auction profit $8000.00
Financial receipts 2004 - 2005 Income Expenditure General Accounts $42535.00 $42464.00 Service Account $57316.00 $35857.00
We are a proud club, proud of our achievements of the past, despite having to overcome some difficulties and proud of our standing in the community. Because of the calibre of our club and its members, we can confidently look forward to many more years of fellowship and service to our fellow man.