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Maroondah Leader: Charity acts to the fore

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The Rotary Club of Ringwood has held an annual golf charity day since 2009 to raise funds for worthwhile community causes. This year Rotary Club of Ringwood has chosen to support the installation of security cameras at Ringwood through proceeds raised through the day.

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the partnership formed between the Rotary Club of Ringwood, Eastland and Maroondah Council through supporting the charity golf day.

Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the efforts of the council, community, Eastland and the government would benefit Ringwood.

The introduction of security cameras will provide improvements to the amenity of Ringwood and Council is supporting this initiative through its sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Ringwood’s charity golf day. The installation of security cameras will provide immediate safety improvements While the Maroondah community awaits a State Government commitment for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated transport interchange.

Media Release: A nod to Maroondah’s Red Cross volunteers

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Maroondah’s Red Cross Calling volunteers will tonight (26 May) be received in the Council chambers during a special function in recognition of their charity work.

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, will meet the volunteers to thank them for their fundraising efforts during the 2010 Red Cross Calling campaign in March.

“Volunteers make a vital contribution to the success of Red Cross Calling and I’m honoured to thank them on behalf of Council and the community during tonight’s function,” Cr Makin said.

“Their efforts are appreciated and I’m looking forward to speaking with the people who put their hands up to help a worthy cause,” Cr Makin said.

“It’s important that we support organisations such as the Red Cross, which is often first in line to assist victims of natural disasters and those in needs of blood,” Cr Makin said.

Donations made during Red Cross Calling help the Red Cross respond to disasters faced by people in communities across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

To find out more about the work of the Red Cross and its fundraising efforts, or to see how you can help by volunteering or donating, visit www.redcross.org.au/howyoucanhelp_campaigns_RCC.htm

RDCA vs Ringwood Cricket Club – Charity Cricket Match

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Each year the Ringwood and District Cricket Association and the Ringwood Cricket Club compete in a charity match, which aims to raise funds for a nominated charity.

This year the chosen charity was Wesley Mission Victoria, with a representative from their Ringwood Office present during the game. The game was a Twenty20 match with the Ringwood Cricket Club narrowly defeating the RDCA.

Wesley Mission has an extensive presence within the eastern region of Melbourne, including support services and crisis accommodation. Wesley Mission Victoria’s eastern region office is located on the Maroondah Highway in Ringwood.