Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter

The Singleton Art Prize opens this Friday.

Join us Opening Night for our 41st year, to celebrate the winners and have the first chance to purchase an amazing art work.

Tickets to Opening Night can be purchased on the Singleton Art Prize website.

Open from Saturday to Tuesday 10am - 6pm, $2 entry fee.

With over 500 entries, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. 🖼️

Join us for a FREE Community Information Evening with Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support.

An opportunity to learn how Bears of Hope supports the community and how they help bereaved families.

Follow the link to register your attendance.
https://www.trybooking.com/CTOOM

We were honoured to have Jen, Mel and Amanda from Upper Hunter Homeless give an informative talk on the pressing issues of homelessness and domestic violence, in our local area.
They shed light on the alarming rise in cases affecting all age groups, from teens to those in their 70’s and shared ways we can all contribute to making a difference.

Donations of gift cards are particularly helpful as they are easy to store and versatile. They can be used to purchase kitchen packs, bedding, clothing, and other essentials for those starting over. Additionally, monetary donations are welcome and tax-deductible.

Thank you for joining us and raising awareness of this critical issue. Your work is truly inspiring!

Looking for a winter escape?
Why not take a day trip, or spend the weekend in Singleton Hunter Valley. The Singleton Art Prize features of 500 artworks on exhibition and for sale.
The Singleton Art Prize has matured into one of the largest and most prestigious regional art prizes in NSW, featuring prominent and up-and-coming Australian artists.
26th to 30th July 2024 at the Singleton Civic Centre
All details on our website www.singletonartprize.org

The Singleton Art Prize is hosted by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, made possible with the support of our event partners Yancoal Australia and Singleton Council.

Girls night out for Rotarians Karen, Sue and Louise at the Queen Tribute Show at Singleton Diggers.

Thank you to Kate from Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc and Open Door at SNC, for sending us this photo with the Fresh Start Hygiene Care Packs for Men that we recently donated.
It was lovely to catch up with you and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the SNC.
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P.S. Love the sign
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And so this Rotary year comes to an end. I am so proud of our club and everything we have achieved in the last 12 months.
Thank you to all our club members for your contribution throughout the year, we are a fantastic team.

Tony, I wish you all the best in your upcoming year as president. I know you have big ideas and have already put the wheels in motion for some upcoming projects.

Its been a blast.
Chryse Levick
President 2023-24

Just a few pictures and video from our 2024 changeover dinner-

Congratulations to our 2024-25 President Tony Chalker — Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter Our changeover dinner was a great night had by all attendees. Congratulations Tony on your induction as club president- We wish you all the best for your year.

🎉 Our amazing friends at Singleton Trailer, Caravan & Camping are hard at work putting together an incredible camping raffle for us! ⛺🔥

Tell us in the comments:
What would be your dream camping prize or package? 🎁
Whether it’s a swag, fire pit, cozy sleeping bags, or something else entirely, we want to hear your ideas! ⛺️ 🔦 🍳✨

Commenting below will help us spread the word and hear your great ideas. 🌟🗣️

Thank you for your support, and a big shoutout to Steve, Curtis & Victoria from Singleton Trailer Caravan & Camping for their incredible generosity! 🚐🌟

Camping Raffle coming soon!!!





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Changeover for 2024/2025🥂

🎉 Welcome and Congratulations to our incoming President, Tony Chalker, and our fabulous team of board members for 2024/2025.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead, filled with new initiatives and memorable moments.

👏 Thank you to our outgoing President, Chryse Levick, and our outstanding board members for a wonderful 2023/2024. Your hard work and dedication have been truly exceptional.
Chryse’s “What’s the highlight of your week?” brought many great stories from around the room & we look forward to hearing more of them.

🌟 Congratulations to our fabulous Megan Lobb on your Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. A very well-deserved award. We are so grateful to you for everything that you do. Your commitment to our Club is truly inspiring. The work you do behind the scenes, the extra efforts beyond your role as secretary, and your years of dedication have made a tremendous impact.

More highlights of our Changeover to come.

🎶 Last Tuesday night was a killer time at the Singleton Theatrical Society SATS production of “We Will Rock You”!
President Chryse, pictured with our Rotary family cast members, had a blast singing along to all the Queen hits, from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Somebody to Love.”
The talent on stage was phenomenal. 🎭

Many of our members have been involved with SATS over many years, from treading the boards to painting sets, sewing costumes to backstage crew. Every SATS show is “A Kind of Magic” and this one is truly a “Radio Ga Ga” experience! Thanks to everyone who made it a night to remember! 🎤

The final 3 shows are on this weekend, so “Don’t Stop Me Now!” ! Head over to the website and book your tickets. 🎟️

www.singletontheatricalsociety.com.au 🌟

🌟 Our Members Shining Bright! 🌟

On Saturday, our talented members, Belinda and Bec, had a blast modelling in the Singleton Hospital Auxiliary - United Hospital Auxiliaries Fashion Parade, showcasing stunning outfits from Little Secrets Boutique. 👗✨

Shoutout to our wonderful member, Louise from Taste of the Country who generously donated a hamper for the raffle. 🎁💕

It was a fantastic day filled with fun, community spirit, and lots of fundraising success! We’re proud to support other organizations and we have a great time doing it. 🎉👏

United Hospital Auxiliary

Last week to get your entries in for the Singleton Art Prize 🖼️

Artist Entry — Singleton Art Prize Artist Entry Singleton Art Prize Closing Date

It’s cold outside and the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc and Open Door at SNC are requesting donations for blankets, quilts, linen and pantry food.
Please see their posts for more information and drop off times.

Our Well-Being Communi-Tea event was a fantastic success, thanks to the incredible support and participation of our community. 🌟🙌

• A heartfelt thank you to the CWA Singleton Branch - Country Women's Association for providing a delicious afternoon tea. 🍰☕
• Our gratitude to the OP Shop Charity Singleton Inc for making our Well-Being Projects possible. ❤️🎉
• A special thanks to George for entertaining us with his singing and inspiring stories. 🎤🎶
• Thank you to our guests for attending and creating such a vibrant atmosphere. We heard there were even a few trips down memory lane with stories about the CWA Hall back in the day. 🏛️✨

Lastly, we appreciate our volunteers for making the day so enjoyable. 🙏💪

Grateful to everyone for such a great afternoon! 🎊🌼

So grateful to so many people!
Thank you to everyone who supported us in our pie drive fundraiser! 🥧
A special thanks to Singleton Heights Bakery for supplying so many delicious pies and cakes 🍰, and to Singleton Girl Guides for the use of your hall 🏠.
Thank you to our fabulous President Chryse for coordinating and to our wonderful volunteers for packing & distribution.
It really does take a community to make something like this a success.🙏
What a fantastic community we live in! 🌟

Deidre, Sue, Robyn, Tony & Monique enjoyed attending Rotary District 9660 Rotary Leadership Institute Session 1 in Maitland.
It was a great day filled with learning and networking with members from other Clubs.
A big thanks to Pam, Howard and Glenys for sharing your invaluable knowledge with us today.

🌟 Happy Volunteer Week! 🌟

A huge thank you to our amazing Rotary Club members and friends of Rotary. Your dedication, time, and energy are the driving force behind our success.

Together, we make a difference and embody “Service Above Self.” Let’s continue to create positive change in our community!

P.S. We never take enough photos of our incredible volunteers. Let’s make sure to capture more of these wonderful moments together!

Only a few more weeks to get your entries in for the Singleton Art Prize. 🎨✍️🖼️.

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Upper Hunter Homeless celebrating Volunteer Week 💓.
It is our pleasure to be able to donate Shelterbags for the Homeless 😊

This week we celebrate Volunteer Week. Below is Tony from Singleton Rotary on Hunter who recently donated lightweight, waterproof swags for Upper Hunter Homeless to give clients.
Rotary have volunteers in many towns, making a difference wherever they can. Thank you to Rotary and all the Upper Hunter community volunteers. What would we do without you?
Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter
Muswellbrook Shire Council
Singleton Council
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc
Upper Hunter Youth Services
Wanaruah Aboriginal Land Council
Rotary Club of Muswellbrook
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Open Door
Rotary Club

🚗 Rotary Club Car Parking 🚁

We’ve been hanging out at Emma's Cottage, Hunter Valley this weekend, coordinating the car parking for the Lovedale Long Lunch.

🌟 Special Highlights:
Watch a helicopter 🚁 make a grand entrance—it found its own place to park! 😉

🌈The end of a busy day volunteering, the rain cleared to a beautiful rainbow 🌈

Rotary Exchange Student Abi Primmer is having an incredible experience in Japan, building connections with students from around the globe. 🌏

Here she is at the Rotary International Japan Youth Exchange Conference, proudly representing Rotary Youth Exchange Australia District 9660 and Rotary Youth Exchange Japan District 2700. 🇦🇺🇯🇵

We're thrilled to hear that Abi is enjoying her time! 🎉

Don't forget to get your entries in for the 2024 Singleton Art Prize and why not buy a ticket for opening night? www.singletonartprize.org

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We have some talented and very versatile members - so when our Grand Poobaa and multi skilled Past President Andrew was asked to be the MC for the The Mailrun - Charity Bike Ride he jumped in boots and all and did a great job. This shows not only his skills while sitting down on the job but we caught him Googling Bike Jokes to add to his already full repertoire. Great stuff Captain Fantastic.

If you want to join a club filled with talent, drive and unlimited skills then the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter might be worth a visit. Send us a message if you are interested.

We’ve partnered again with Upper Hunter Homeless and provided 20 Shelter Bags for the homeless.

These portable, weatherproof beds are lightweight and easy to use, making a difference for those sleeping rough.

Additionally we have donated $250 Big W vouchers & other essentials for Women & Children.

Grateful for organisations like Upper Hunter Homeless.
Thankful to the The Rotary Club of Terrigal for this wonderful RAWCS Project Shelterbags for the Homeless & to Christine Walmsley from Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise Inc, for her coordinating efforts.

🙏 Big thanks to our amazing Rotary Club Members & Friends of Rotary, for scanning thousands of tickets yesterday at A DAY ON THE GREEN at Bimbadgen.
It was such a pleasure to be serenaded by the brilliant & iconic James Taylor, who was supported by the fabulous Josh Pyke & Ella Hooper!

Just like the song “You’ve Got a Friend,” your support means everything. Together, we’re a strong community.
Thank you for all you do! 🎶💙

🌟Exciting News! 🌟
Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest member, Sue McDonald! 👏🏻
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome you to our club and look forward to working together to benefit our community! 🎉
🙌 Let’s give Sue a big welcome!



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Following Rotary District 9660 Leadership & Development Training Day, our Rotary Club’s President-Elect, Tony Chalker, has returned with valuable insights and practical strategies for the upcoming year.
Looking forward to another productive year ahead!

Don't forget to put your pie order in!!! Orders close next week- Sunday 19th May

🥧🎉 Calling all pie-enthusiasts!
Our Rotary Club's Pie Drive is back, and we're rolling out the tastiest treats in town!
With every pie you buy, you’re helping us fund projects that make a real difference for those facing tough times.
Grab your slice of goodness and help us raise some dough for our community projects.
Baked by Singleton Heights Bakery, choose from a range of meat pies, fruit pies, lamingtons and slices including some gluten-free options!

To download an order form, see our website
https://www.singletononhunterrotary.org/

PICK UP: 3.30pm to 5.30pm Wednesday 29th May 2024 at Singleton Girl Guides Hall, York St (next to the Diggers Club).

Let’s bake the world a better place, one pie at a time! 🥧✨

Expressing our heartfelt thanks 🙏
to Rotarians, friends of Rotary, supporters, and donors in our community, for their continuous efforts this year.
We are genuinely grateful for each one of you and the invaluable contributions you make.🥰

Today, we marked the conclusion of the year at the enchanting Emma’s Cottage at Lovedale.

As we played our annual Op Shop gift game, variations in excitement emerged, as some eagerly clutched their gifts, while others found themselves pondering what to do with theirs…🤔

Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas, safe journeys, and happy holidays!🎄 ☺️