Apprentice Chef awarded scholarship
ClubMulwala Apprentice Chef Zoe Cooke was awarded a NSW Department of Education Scholarship, presented to her by Industry and Education Training Advisors Rob Dickins and Rob Yeo who commended Zoe on her dedication to her work and studies.
The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships initiative supports apprentices who have demonstrated hardship in their personal circumstances and aptitude for vocational education and training.
Zoe thanked the organisation for the scholarship which has helped her to manage her apprenticeship while caring for her young family.
Zoe also thanked the club for their support and in particular her Chef mentors, who have also helped her to successfully juggle her workload.
Zoe is an outstanding staff member and everyone at the club is very proud of her.
Congratulations Zoe!
Inner Wheel April raffle drawn
The April raffle was drawn at the meeting recently by ex-member Marg Marchant, who was visiting family in the area.
First prize of an original oil painting by Maureene Holgate was won by Marg McCann of Pascoe Vale, who has been holidaying in Yarrawonga for 30 years.
Second prize of $100 fuel voucher was won by Dallice Robins of Mulwala.
Third prize of a coffee table art book was won by Mary Mansfield of Yarrawonga.
The Inner Wheel Club would like to thank everyone in the Yarrawonga Mulwala area, and visitors to our region, for supporting the raffle.
All of the money raised will be put back in to the community through local charities and projects.
Lions contribute to Tunzafun
Yarrawonga Lions have generously donated $1,000 to Tunzafun to assist with their new projects and the ongoing cost in the running of the fabulous facility.
Members of the Yarrawonga Lions Club and volunteers from Tunzafun joined together recently for pizza and fun with members enjoying mini golf and friendly road rage on the dodgem cars, with one of the Lions members Ron, being an ex-policeman, ensuring that not too many road rules were broken.
The Lions rode the train and went back in time riding the carousel.
“We, as a community, are very fortunate to have such a venue in our towns,” Mrs Tufvesson said.
“If you have not been yet, give it a try. Volunteers are necessary for this facility, and for Lions, to be successful, and we are always looking for new volunteers and members.
“So, if you are interested, just look us up and have a chat and see what you can contribute to our organisations and our communities.”
Tunzafun Committee President Helen Purtle thanked the Lions Club for their donation and divulged what Tunzafun are hoping to do with the money.
“We would like to thank President Joan and all the members of Yarrawonga Lions Club for presenting this $1000 as we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for this generous donation,” Mrs Purtle said.
“Your support means a lot to us, and it will go a long way in helping us to improve our premises and make it a better place for our many visitors.
“We believe we have over 15,000 visitors a year and run with up to 40 volunteers.
“Currently we are in the process of having a mural painted on our back wall and also, we are hoping to purchase a defibrillator.
“So, your members can be rest assured, your donation of $1000 will be put to good use and make a real difference.
“It is truly inspiring to see what the Lions Club does to support our towns and other organisations such as ours.
“Once again, thank you for your generosity and we look forward to sharing the results of our work at Tunzafun with you in the future.”
Induction of new Priest at Yarrawonga Anglican Parish
On Friday, March 31 at 6pm Bishop Clarence Bester, assisted by Archdeacon Neil Hicks and Fr. Jerome Francis inducted Fr. Elwyn Enos into the Parish of Yarrawonga as Priest in Charge. The service was attended by Clergy from throughout the Wangaratta Diocese, and Mulwala, local church representatives and many parishioners.
Fr. Elwyn and his wife Riya have come to live with us in Yarrawonga from Mumbai in India. The service was followed by supper in the hall and a welcome cake.
Fr. Elwyn started work in the catering industry following his schooling, then moved into sales, marketing and business.
He started Theological training in 2011 and was ordained as a Priest in 2015. He has a Masters in Arts and Theology and is currently continuing a PhD in Christian Studies.
He is a cricket lover and plays the organ and guitar.
Fr. Elwyn and Riya are being assisted in adjusting to a new culture and small town by many parishioners.
Year 10 students volunteer in community
Yarrawonga College P-12 Year 10 students have been participating in community and school volunteering sessions for their BeReal (pathways) class.
Each term groups will rotate so students experience all activities.
The aim of the program is to promote community and school involvement for the students.
The groups visited Woods Point Aged Care playing games and chatting with the residents, worked with the preps supporting them to complete writing and colouring tasks based around the letter O and completed a school clean at the College 5/8 and 9/12 school campus.
Cuppa for Cancer back again
Friends in Common will be holding its long awaited Cuppa For Cancer fundraiser again at the Mulwala Ski Club on May 17 at 9.30am for a 10am start with delicious morning tea, many spinning wheel draws and raffle.
Donations of slices, cakes and prizes would be greatly appreciated.
Phone 0497 689 027 for more information.