Rotarian, Past President David Rew has sent the following letter to everyone involved in the Annual Golf Day. Congratulations to all involved and, in particular David & Grace.
ROTARY CLUB GOLF DAY IN AID OF “SHINE FOR KIDS”
Dear Players, Sponsors and all of you who gave so generously.
A huge thank you on behalf of myself, The Rotary Club of Mount Eliza and of course “The SHINE for KIDS” foundation for all the support you have demonstrated in your participation of the event in so many ways either by sponsorship or the donation of items to be auctioned or simply by just being there.
The absolute final result for the day will be announced very shortly but I can tell you that at this time it is in excess of $13,500 which is a wonderful result with all of these proceeds going to improve the lives of the children and their families who are the innocent victims of our penal system.
We were blessed with superb weather on the day and we must thank The Frankston Golf Club for allowing us to utilise their unique course which was, as always, presented in spectacular condition.
This year, which was the sixth in a row, has turned out to be the biggest so far with an unprecedented number requesting to register for the event. Always difficult to turn people away especially when they have supported us so strongly in the past and in the light of this I am aware that a few players suffered an extended period out on the course. This is not an acceptable situation and it has been a learning curve from which we have already made changes to ensure it does not happen again.
Once again, thank you enormously for all your support and I look forward to seeing you next year when once more we will be looking to help those in our community in great need.
David Rew
(Golf day coordinator)