Summer 2018/19

MUN OM IT C Y $2.72 million C O S N N T I O R I B U T

Neerim District Food Relief Lions Cakes available. Christmas Appeal. Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings Food Relief District assist families in need in the Neerim are an important district. Currently they support approximately 280 families who fund raising project are experiencing difficulties. of Lions Clubs in Ms. Judy Gleeson, Food Relief Coordinator stated that “coming . Funds into the Christmas period is an extremely difficult time for many raised are donated to of the district’s families.” projects that benefit the community To help Food Relief, the Neerim District Community Bank® locally, nationally or Branch recently donated $2,000 towards the Food Relief’s internationally. Christmas Hamper appeal. Ms. Gleeson also stated that “this money will ensure many families enjoy a special Christmas this The Neerim District Community Bank® Branch are proud to year.” support this great cause once again. Cakes are available in the branch. In addition to the Christmas Hamper appeal the Neerim District Branch contacts. Community Bank® Branch is again holding Call in and see us at 143 Main Neerim Road, and its Christmas Giving Tree you will receive the friendly, informed service for which Neerim whereby people can take a District Community Bank® Branch is renowned. gift tag off the tree in the The branch is staffed by the following team members: branch and purchase a gift for one of the district’s Branch Manager: Brendan O’Brien children who may not Customer Relationship Manager: Maureen Johnston otherwise receive one. Senior Customer Service Officer: Karen Hart If anyone is interested Customer Service Officer: Donna Field in assisting the Neerim District Food Relief with Customer Service Officer: Melissa Furneaux their appeal they can For all your banking needs call into Neerim District Community contact the Neerim District Bank® Branch at 143 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South or Community Bank® Branch telephone us on 5628 1079. in Neerim South on 5628 1079.

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Neerim District Community Bank® Branch Neerim District Financial Services A.G.M. The Neerim District Financial Services Limited Annual General Shannon Egan, Regional Community Manager, Meeting was held on Tuesday 30 October at the Phoenix Rooms. spoke to the forum about the current banking environment and introduced the new Bendigo and Adelaide Bank marketing Neerim District Community Bank® Branch Manager, Brendan campaign. Mr Egan noted the outstanding performance of the O’Brien, provided an update on the successful performance Neerim District Community Bank® Branch relative to other of the branch and thanked his staff and the Board for their branches in the region. After formalities, all sponsorship respective contributions over the last year. Chairman, Tim Kubale, recipients were presented with their sponsorship and spoke thanked the staff and Brendan for their efforts and congratulated briefly, followed by grant recipients and award winners. them on their performance for the year. He also spoke about the Community Forum held in December 2017 and the efforts made Congratulations to Emma Field on being the 2018 Bill Cumming since to solicit funding for a community hub from various sources Young Achiever recipient. and reiterated the importance of the community to present as united in its goals.

Raising awareness – Walk to School Breakfast. Haemophilia. October was “Walk to School” month and the Neerim District Community Bank® Branch teamed up with Neerim South Bleeding Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity for Primary School to encourage the children to walk to school. individuals and families as well as Haemophilia Foundations and other organisations to take part in a campaign and activities to On 11 November branch staff hosted a breakfast at the school raise awareness about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and for all the children who had participated all month and the child related inherited bleeding disorders throughout Australia during who had walked the most from each grade was given a small the week of 7- 13 October 2018. prize. The breakfast was enjoyed by all, including parents and was a great way to reward the children for all their participation Bendigo Bank branches in Gippsland in conjunction with the and effort. Neerim District Community Bank® Branch supported Bleeding Disorder’s Awareness week by raising awareness throughout their branches. Branches supported the week by holding a “Casual for A Cause” day on Friday 12 October and also sold cupcakes, red pens, held BBQs and lolly jar competitions. At Neerim District Community Bank® Branch we sold a variety of items throughout the month of October including our fabulous Red Dessert Recipe book. Our support culminated in Donna Field’s cupcake, raffle and BBQ stall held on Saturday 13 October. The support received from the Neerim District community and the Gippsland community and branches was amazing with a total of $5,332 raised. These funds go directly to the Haemophilia Foundation Australia Inc. who actively provide much needed support and resources for people affected by bleeding disorders within the community. Children and Parents around the breakfast bench. A big thank you to all.

Students enjoying their healthy breakfast. Beth Delzoppo Scholarship 2019 now open. The commitment of the Neerim District Community Bank® Branch to build stronger communities is demonstrated by what we do – from sponsoring local clubs through to providing grants to local community groups. Much of this commitment is focused on our youth and from 3 December we will Matthew Cumming presents Emma Field with the Young Achiever Award. take this one step further when we once again open the Neerim District Community Last year’s recipient Matthew Kelliher with Beth Bank® Branch Beth Delzoppo Bill Cumming Young Delzoppo. Scholarship. This will aim to Achiever Award Winner assist a local student who is academically capable and community minded, but experiencing difficulty in 2018. funding the high cost of tertiary study. The “Bill Cumming Young achiever Award” is Our Neerim District Community Bank® Branch is proud to support local youth presented to a young person who has, and is, to further their education. Investing in our youth ultimately benefits the Neerim exhibiting the ideals espoused by “Bill Cummo” District community in the future. of achieving their best in whatever they choose. Nominees are high achievers in their chosen field Successful applicants may receive funding for up to three years depending on and always strive to achieve excellence in their academic performance. lives and the pursuit of their goals. Applications are invited from eligible students starting their studies in 2019. This year’s Bill Cumming Young Achiever Award Open from Monday 3 December 2018 and closing on Tuesday 29 January 2019 Winner has exhibited all these qualities. The For further information pick up a flyer in the Neerim District Community Bank® winner of the 2018 Bill Cumming Young Achiever Branch or call 5628 1106 or visit www.bendigobank.com.au/scholarships Award is Emma Field from Neerim South. Emma has been a resident in Neerim South for all her life, attending Neerim South Primary Sponsorship presentations. School and then Neerim District Secondary All Neerim District Community Bank® Branch sponsored organisations were College. in attendance on Tuesday 30 October at our Annual General Meeting and were Emma’s dedication to her studies, particular the presented with their annual sponsorships. We are proud to be in partnerships Sciences, her desire to support other students, with all of these clubs, community groups and foundations. They are: and her willingness to commit her energy to • Buln Buln, and Neerim District Cricket Clubs. organising school and community events are all • Buln Buln Neerim District Tennis Clubs. reasons she was worthy of a nomination. • Buln Buln, Neerim District and Junior Football Clubs. Emma is only one of a few secondary students to • Buln Buln, Neerim South, Nilma Darnum and Warragul Industrials Football have been invited to attend the Order of Australia Clubs. (OAM) Regional Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet • Neerim District Junior Basketball Club. Address in 2017 and was invited to attend again • Neerim District in 2018. Pony Club. Emma is a Youth Leader for the Haemophilia • Neerim District Foundation , assisting both children who Seniors Club Inc. have bleeding disorders and their siblings at HVF • Neerim South camps and outings. Recreation Reserve. Emma has also been a high achiever in sports, • Haemophilia representing Neerim District Secondary College Foundation in Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Victoria. Volleyball, Athletics and Cross Country. Emma currently holds the NDSC Athletic records in both the 100 and 200 metre running events. She is an upstanding young leader in our community and a truly worthy recipient of this award. Dave Ferguson representing the Neerim District Cricket Club, receiving his sponsorship from Bank Manager Brendan O’Brien and Chairman Tim Kubale. Neerim District Defibrillators now registered with Ambulance Community Grants. Victoria. We have been working with Ambulance Victoria for a few months now in an effort to re- locate the town’s defibrillators so that they are publicly accessible. The project is now almost complete, thanks to the help of our local Men’s Shed, who have been installing the new alarmed cabinets. We now Steve Vincent receiving the Recreation have defibrillators which can Reserve Grant from Brendan O’Brien and Tim be accessed by trained local Kubale. respondents, who are alerted when a 000 call is made. This The Neerim District Community can mean having equipped help Bank® Branch distributed $23,899 in on hand within minutes. In Neerim ’s new Defibrillator being installed by Ambulance Community Grants at the Neerim District South these are located at the Victoria staff. Financial Services Limited Annual General Neerim District Bowls Club, The Meeting on 30 October. Neerim South Recreation Reserve, The Neerim District Junior Basketball Club and the The organisations who received grants on Neerim District Community Bank® Branch. the night were: Further accessible defibrillators have also been installed in Noojee at the Post office, • Neerim South Public Hall Committee Jindivick Cricket Club and Buln Buln Football Club. Ambulance Victoria will be following up for a Lighting upgrade in the Algie Hall with organisations shortly to offer C.P.R and Defibrillator seminars. • Neerim District Progress Association for the acquisition Neerim District Community Bank® Branch of the “Tree of Life” sculpture located in the main street Merry • Neerim South Recreation Reserve for an equipment Christmas. shed From all of us at Neerim District Community Bank® • Neerim South Branch, best wishes for the holiday season and thank Recreation Reserve for a Community you for your loyalty and support. Digital Display in the Drop into your nearest branch at 143 – 145 Main form of a challenge Neerim Road, Neerim South or phone 5628 1079. grant.

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