Presenting a cheque to the Eugowra Bowls & Recreation Club was in no particular order Nathan Whiteside CEO at Orange Ex-Services’ Club, Annisa Smart Founder of Smart Exposure (event organiser), Carl Pozzato CEO at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Michael Lavorato CEO at Campbelltown Catholic Club, Julien Bova CEO at Manly Leagues, Bryn Miller former CEO at Merrylands RSL Club and local Club members.
Back in February, Orange Ex Services Club hosted a wonderful industry luncheon that brought registered Clubs and industry suppliers together to raise much needed funds for flood affected areas and their community Clubs from across our local area.
This event saw a number of large donations and contributions made. Thanks to the incredible event organisers at Smart Exposure and all of the wonderful sponsors and volunteers, the event proudly raised over $200,000, and these funds have now made their way to the flood-affected communities via their community Clubs.
Last Thursday 20th July, the Orange Ex-Services’ Club and Smart Exposure brought some of the major donators including Mounties Group, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues, Campbelltown Catholic Club and Manly Leagues to the Central West on a day trip to Molong, Cudal and Eugowra. At the cheque presentations, they spoke to the Clubs’ mangement and met some local Club members and the community, to hear first hand the impact and devastation these floods have had and were able to brainstorm a number of initiatives that the funds raised can go towards.
It is critical that these small, flood affected communities continue to get support and funding to rebuild, and sharing this heartwarming news story is a part of ensuring they are not left behind to rebuild on their own.