2015 Annual Report - Cottage by the Sea

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Foundations
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REEF
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Individuals,
Group Donors
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Staff/Management
Businesses and
Corporations
Volunteers
growing our community since 1890
Self Funded Charity
The Cottage is 100% self funded, receiving no
government funding. If you would like to donate,
volunteer, partner, consider a bequest or find out more,
please call 5258 1663, or visit www.cottagebythesea.
com.au to donate online. You can also reach us on
Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Donations of $2
and over are tax deductible.
Cottage by the Sea
Foundation
Established in 2013, the Cottage by the Sea
Foundation helps secure the future of the Cottage
and its ability to offer tailored holiday programs. Only
the annual interest earned (or part thereof) is used
to support year to year activities, so donors and
bequesters know that their contribution continues to
help children in perpetuity. To become a benefactor,
please call General Manager Tony Featherston,
on 5258 1663 to talk confidentially or contact your
solicitor.
A record total of 1,487 children and adults participated
in our Take a Break, Partnership, Family, REEF/Mentor
program camps, ranging from 3-7 days.
• Of these 290 were involved in our expanded Riptide
Cottage programs, funded through Portland House
Foundation.
• 150 were young indigenous children (40 Interstate)
Palm island, Elcho island, Bathurst Island and
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Patron Report
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President and GM Report
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Sources of Revenue
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The Cottage Board
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Ambassador Co-ordinator Report
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Cottage Staff
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Queenscliff Staff Report
• 200 children brought up solely by grandparents
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Melbourne Office Report
• 170 students from Yuille Park
11Branches
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Ambassadors, Life Members and In Memoriam
13Donations
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Some of the Support in Kind
Welcome to our Annual
Report for 2014/15
It’s hard to believe that
one year has passed
since being appointed
Patron of Cottage by the
Sea and what a year it has been.
I’ve had the pleasure of participating in several
activities during the year. It was inspiring meeting
many children who attended the Cottage, including the
African Children's Choir who were aged between 7 and
12 years. It was made up of orphaned children from
Uganda, many of whom had lost one or both parents
and all victims of extreme poverty.
Along with Ambassador Glynn Harvey, I very much
enjoyed attending the Annual Cottage by the Sea
Golf Day at Flinders Golf Course. Alan Harrison (also
a Cottage Ambassador) and Geoff Counsel do a
magnificent job putting this event together each year.
In January we again held the Patron’s Dinner with Rod
Laver MBE. Following on from our very successful
Some Highlights
of our Year
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From our Patron
Woorabinda
fundraising dinner in 2014 in Geelong, this year’s dinner
was held in Melbourne and included Rod Laver MBE
along with his old mates Ken Rosewall AM, MBE and
Neale Fraser AO, MBE. A great night was had by all.
Special thanks to Stephen Walter along with Cottage
Ambassadors, Jimmy Bartel and Glynn Harvey, who
also supported this event.
What a wonderful morning we had at Government
House in March to celebrate our 125th year. The then
Governor, Alex Chernov AC, QC gave a delightful
speech that followed our journey from 1890 onwards. It
was lovely to meet so many Cottage branch members
(past and present) along with other volunteers and
supporters.
• 18 international children from the African Children’s
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to
• 150 children from English Second Language
Cottage for the wonderful work they are doing for the
Choir
Schools (St Albans, Braybrook, Footscray,
Laverton, Werribee)
staff, the Board of Management and volunteers at the
1,400 plus disadvantaged children and families we
support each year.
In addition to this hundreds more participated in
our community groups, hospitality and school hire
programs.
Frank Costa OAM
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President and GM Report
Another rewarding year for us all at the Cottage
made even more so as we celebrated our 125th year.
With increasing numbers of individuals, groups and
organisations stepping forward to work together
with us to create Inspiration - Fun - Opportunity for
disadvantaged children and families, our future has
never looked more secure. This feeling of confidence
in our future is enhanced through our own Foundation
which generates interest through recent and past
bequests to the Cottage. The capital is maintained
to help build sustainability for future generations to
benefit from our programs while the Foundation’s
annual interest earned provides us with about 20%
of our annual financial needs, leaving us to raise the
remaining 80% through donations, fundraising and
community support.
Such support is important and in many ways essential
as our programs and holiday camps have never
been utilised to a greater extent than during the past
year with a record 1,487 attending our programs.
Thanks to some wonderful support from the Shine
On Foundation, Portland House Foundation, 5point
Foundation and many others, we’ve increased the
annual number of camps from 57 last year to 72 this
year, utilising both the main Cottage and Riptide
Cottage.
As a board we are delighted about the Cottage
community enabling us to take the children’s holiday
experience to yet another level. In this our 125th year,
we would like to express our appreciation for the
valued relationships we have formed with our donors
and supporters. Their contributions have enabled the
Cottage to expand services by targeting areas of
need, including regions of Victoria and children
from isolated parts of Australia.
Someone once said that organisations/
communities only really fail when good
people choose to do nothing – how
fortunate is the Cottage community, we
have good people doing great things! A
dedicated team of staff, volunteers, donors
and supporters contribute towards the activities
of the organisation, not only week in and week out but
also year in and year out.
Our new by-line of Inspiration - Fun - Opportunity has
been embraced by our wonderful staff with enthusiasm
and vigour! All our programs now emphasize these
actions whilst encouraging children to be healthy,
active, happy and secure.
Our Invaluable Volunteers
This year we offered five types of camp programs,
They say that ‘Volunteering is time willingly given for
engagement and leadership - Take a Break, REEF,
Cottage is blessed with an abundance
and Take a Break Family holidays. You will see more
part of our Growing
ranging from one-off camps to ongoing support,
the common good and without financial gain' and the
REEF/Mentor, Hospitality Program, National Program
of volunteers who are an integral
about these programs throughout this report.
Cottage Community.
We’ve had many successful fundraising events. The
Annual Fair organised by the Queenscliff Branch
raised a record amount which was largely due to the
continued support of all branches, along with Glynn
Harvey and his amazing work team and produce
suppliers who donated truckloads of fruit and
vegetables.
With thanks to Steve Walter, Frank Costa AO, OAM
hosted another intimate dinner with Rod Laver MBE,
Ken Rosewall AM, MBE and Neale Fraser AO, MBE
and the proceeds from that terrific night will fund a new
activity barn to support the Cottage’s growing program
and storage needs. The annual Cottage by the Sea
Golf Day and Race Day raised record amounts again.
Special thanks to Frank Costa AO, OAM, Glynn
Harvey, Jan Wilkinson, all ambassadors, along with
the Queenscliff, Geelong, Bellarine and Highton Ceres
Acorn branches, as well as the Geelong Football
Club, for an amazing year both from a fundraising and
increasing awareness point of view.
Finally, we sincerely wish to again thank all our board
members, staff, volunteers, supporters and donors
for enabling us to continue our work to the best of our
ability and in the best interests of the children and
families we support each year.
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Sources of• Revenue
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Trusts & Foundations (32%)
Corporations (4%)
Individuals (8%)
Community Groups (8%)
Trusts & Foundations
(32%)
Branches
(5%)
Corporations
(4%) & Events (6%)
Cottage
Fundraising
Individuals
(8%)
CBTS Foundation Dividends & Interest (27%)
Community
Groups
(8%)
Special
Bequests
(5%)
Branches
(5%)
Cottage Generated Income, Hire & Sales (5%)
Cottage Fundraising & Events (6%)
CBTS Foundation Dividends & Interest (27%)
Special Bequests (5%)
Cottage Generated Income, Hire & Sales (5%)
Allocation of Resources
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Delivery of Children's Programs and Services (75%)
Unexpended/committed funds for designated programs (12%)
Investment for Future Children's Services
Development, Delivery & Sustainability (13%)
Delivery of Children's Programs and Services (75%)
Unexpended/committed funds for designated programs (12%)
Investment for Future Children's Services
Development, Delivery & Sustainability (13%)
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The Cottage Board
Bob Bellhouse PRESIDENT
Bob has held positions in the education
and community sectors. He has authored
educational books, published in Australia
and overseas. He is currently a Director
of a publishing and consultancy company
specialising in education. Bob is married to Lisa
and has two children Clare and Kate. Bob lives in
Queenscliff.
Chris Coakes MEMBER
Chris has been professionally involved
in marketing management for over 36
years covering education and training
markets along with commercial industrial
products. He is an Associate Fellow of the
Australian Marketing Institute and is currently the
Managing Director of his own audiovisual service
and equipment company in Melbourne, Action
Presentations P/L. Chris is married to Jennifer and has
four children who have grown up with strong extended
family ties to Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff area.
He was elected to the Board in 2000.
Narelle Sketcher MEMBER
Narelle is the Principal of an independent
school with over 25 years of experience
in the education sector. She has two
children, Darcy and Grace, and has
Ambassador Co-ordinator Report
Don Rankin TREASURER
In this, the 125th year of Cottage by the Sea, I
a founding Partner at middle market
communities have made to contribute to sustaining
Partners. Don is also Chair of the
of time. The monetary value of their hard work and
Don is a business advisor to middle market businesses
hard to estimate. This is an incredible effort in a very
family businesses. He is also a Board member of
charities all competing for funds.
Don is a chartered accountant and
am in awe of the contributions many people and
specialist accounting firm Pitcher
this iconic organisation for this incredible amount
Pitcher Partners National Association.
the benefits to the children at the Cottage would be
and sits on the Advisory Boards of a number of private
the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce &
Industry (VECCI). Don and his wife Megan have had
a house at Point Lonsdale for 30 years and spend as
much time as possible there.
David Wells MEMBER
David has extensive senior
management experience in the
food, wine and financial industries
both in Australia and overseas with
roles as Regional Vice President of the
Campbell Soup Co (USA) and Managing Director
and independent Director of private and ASX listed
companies. He is Founding Executive Director of
Falcon Corporate Advisory Pty Ltd, and Chairman of
Hyde Park Great Western Vineyard Limited. He has
been on the Cottage Board since 1998.
Michael Randall OAM MEMBER
SIA(Aff), DipAFPA, GAICD
The fact that the Cottage receives no government
funding but it has grown over the years is testament to
the integrity and loyalty of those who contribute to the
invaluable work of supporting the most vulnerable in
and extends its reach across the state. We have our
Celebrity Ambassadors - Rod Laver MBE, Curtis Stone
and Jimmy Bartel, who are a wonderful attraction and
wherever they appear they garner enormous focus
for the Cottage as well as enhance the fundraising
capabilities.
The Geelong Ambassador Group, though small
in number, continues its fundraising efforts with
years with Macquarie Private Wealth
also conducts other interesting and valuable events
the early 1980’s and became involved in the Cottage.
own business, Randall King Daish Pty Ltd. Before
community. Locally, Jade Augustine, Amanda Flynn,
Narelle remembers many years of helping with this
UBS. Michael is a founding Director of the Financial
back into fundraising and we continue to enjoy the
President of the Queenscliff Branch.
substantial funds for children's charities, with the
in our endeavours. We have forged valuable links and
Dennis Smart VICE PRESIDENT
the Board of Variety Victoria. He is married to Nikki
a wide range of people who are now committed to
Michael has been on the Cottage Board since 1996.
very much. We also wish to acknowledge the office
Natalie Hickey MEMBER
the backup support whenever called upon.
community. Her grandparents retired to Queenscliff in
Ltd he recently left to establish his
to further increase funds and raise awareness in the
They established the very successful Annual Fete and
Macquarie he worked at Potter Warburg Securities/
Louisa White and I work as a team putting the “fun”
event. Her grandmother served for many years as the
Services Foundation which has helped raise
friendship and fellowship developed with the Cottage
Cottage as a major beneficiary. In 2013 Michael joined
support from local businesses and sponsorships from
Coghill and they have two daughters, Elly and Hayley.
being part of the Cottage support base. We thank them
and wife Sue have had a holiday house in Point
Lonsdale/ Queenscliff for over 30 years and, in semiretirement, hope to spend more time away from
Melbourne. Amongst general board duties, Dennis’
main role is to help Jan Wilkinson with the Ambassador
program.
Natalie has an extensive legal
background, specialising in
intellectual property. An ‘alumni’ of
Point Lonsdale Primary School (her father
was posted to the Queenscliff Army Fort in 1979),
Natalie maintains ties to the area through frequent
visits to her family Point Lonsdale holiday house.
some football stars down to interact with the kids at
the Cottage. Glynn asks for no recognition but is an
invaluable team player and asset to the Cottage.
Our newest recruit is Warren Davies from
Kyabram who joined the Cottage during
the year and is committed to raising
awareness and support in his rural
environment. Warren has a history of
community work and his wide professional
experience in farming, real estate and as a Farm
Management Consultant will be a great asset in
developing Cottage awareness in his locality. Warren
is also keen to introduce and recommend children
from the farming precincts who could benefit from a
Cottage experience, where there is a great need.
Lonsdale for over 50 years and has been active in the
Managing Director of the Woods Auto Group. Dennis
connections to the Geelong Football
Club are a great hit, especially when he encourages
who give their time and skills, has grown in a short time
Geelong and Australia wide companies. The group
BA.LLB (Hons), LLM
wide connections in the marketplaces
of Melbourne and rural areas. Glynn’s
with the Branches and other committed volunteers
industry for over 30 years. After 14
experience, with the last 26 years as
get sponsorship and support from his
The Ambassador Program, which stands side by side
family enjoyed holidays in Queenscliff and Point
engineering, production and marketing
works his magic, always manages to
children.
Michael has been in the securities
throughout his career gained technical,
Glynn Harvey, the silent worker who
our community - disadvantaged and underprivileged
strong family links with the Cottage. Her
Chemical Engineering Science and
the Cottage in another locality.
competitive market place where there are many worthy
the Annual Race Meeting and its ties with several
Dennis has an honours degree in
amount of funds. The group also spread the word of
staff at Queenscliff and particularly Moira Wilcox for
Our other Ambassadors, who continue
to work and spread the word of the
The Ambassadors as a group always support each
other wherever possible and are ever on the lookout for
opportunities in the community.
In this 125th year of the organisation, I feel honoured
to be involved with such a great group of people.
They give tirelessly of themselves, their energy, their
effort and above all their commitment to keeping the
fantastic work of Cottage by the Sea viable, relevant
and important in the lives of children who need to
know that their community cares about their welfare
and future.
We wish the Cottage staff, board, branch members,
volunteers and all who are connected, a great 125th
birthday celebration and here’s to the next 125 years
of giving life changing experiences to the children who
need it most.
Jan Wilkinson
Cottage, take on their own projects and
are extremely successful. Alan Harrison
and his team from the Mornington
Peninsula organise an Annual Golf Day
which continues to grow and raises an amazing
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Cottage Staff
Please note: list is alphabetical and includes all full time, part time and casual staff
BAULCH Lachlan, Multi/Social Media Administrator
BENSTEAD Steve, Camp Leader
BOWLER Wes, Boat Skipper
BURZACOTT Megan, Funding Co-ordinator
CATCHPOLE Anne, Community Relations Manager
COFFEY Rhonda, IT & Promotion Manager
COPPOCK Ebony, Camp Leader
CHYLEK Rob, Maintenance
DEAN Marc, Head Chef
DEAN Belinda, Health & Welfare Consultant
DELANEY Jess, Programs Co-ordinator/HR
DUNNE Sean, Programs Co-ordinator
FEATHERSTON Tony, General Manager
FOX Linton, Camp Leader
GASIOR Louis, Camp Leader
JOHNSON Natalie, Camp Leader/Administration
KERR Bill, Operations Manager
KERSTEN Troy, Camp Leader
KOLSCH Astrid, Administration
McSWEEN Louise, Housekeeping/Camp Leader
NESIC Boris, Gardening
SHIELS Carol, Office Co-ordinator
SHIRLEY Paul, Maintenance
TEYSSIER Catherine, Camp Leader
VAN DE VEN Jaelene, Intake Co-ordinator/HR
WALTER Paulin, Resources Manager
WILLCOX Moira, Finance Administrator
WRIGHT Shelley, Youth Liaison Officer
Queenscliff Staff Report
On behalf of the children we thank everyone who donates and contributes to the Cottage as we are only as strong as
the support that we receive from the wider community and as a result of donors’ generosity we take increased numbers
of children each year. Thank you to the amazing Cottage staff and volunteers who make this place such a positive and
inspiring environment to work in and continue to strive to create Inspiration - Fun - Opportunity.
Intake
Take a Break Program
Jaelene Van de Ven has arranged for 1,487 primary
Over 40 Take a Break camps offered children fun and
unlike any other. Our programs are run by energetic
activities. Firm favourites are swimming in Queenscliff
and secondary students to experience a Cottage camp
and enthusiastic staff who hold many qualifications
and have equipment to facilitate these activities. The
students are encouraged, supported, inspired, and
engaged into trying new activities that they may have
never experienced before. A number of our students
attending camps have come from trauma, chaos and
live in very transient environments, never experiencing
a secure and safe place whilst others just need some
time to be a kid. We provide a safe and
secure environment from the moment
they step off the bus.
We continue to have
very successful
partnership
camps with
many schools.
Yuille Park
continues to
a safe opportunity to partake in many seaside outdoor
rock pools, surfing the waves at Ocean Grove main
beach, visiting the Marine & Freshwater Discovery
Centre and boat cruises around Port Phillip Bay
(thanks to Frank Costa’s kind donations and Skipper
Wes who drives the boat). This provides them with the
opportunity to see giant container ships, dolphins in
the crystal blue waters of Sorrento, the native birds
that live on Pope’s Eye and the many seals that inhabit
Chinaman’s Hut.
Through generous donations the children were
offered special events, including taking 8 students
to Rod Laver Arena to see Raphael Nadal take on
Mark Philippoussis, Fernando Verdasco and Rod
Laver MBE himself in a new style of tennis called Fast
4. Rotary Club of Geelong generously provided 30
tickets to an afternoon magic show in the Supercats
Arena. We thank all the wonderful people who knit
and donate beanies, scarves, socks and
run specific
gloves for the children to keep
program camps
warm, especially over
at our Riptide
the colder winter
facility for their
months.
students.
New Take a
The many outposts of the Western English Language
Break staff
School attend camps at our Main cottage and Riptide.
members
We were privileged to host another group of children,
included
staff and volunteers from the African Children’s Choir
Natalie Johnson
of Uganda along with Marsha and her staff from
and Louis Gasior
Kwaya. We continue to partner with a number of like
who recently
minded foundations like Mirabel and Whitelion, and
are fortunate enough to be part of the Cathy Freeman
Foundation Horizon’s program that has increased
attend camps in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
also loves to get out with the children, especially
camps and the number of students who have and will
In previous years the program was only offered to
Special note of thanks to staff that left during the year
FITZGERALD Anthony, Maintenance Supervisor
HAMPSON Bob, Camp Leader
ROBERTSON Adrian, Camp Leader
WARD Shaun, Operations Manager (Programs)
WEBB Brenton, Camp Leader
completed their
traineeship along with students from Palm Island, but it has now been
extended to include communities from Woorabinda in
Queensland and Wurrumiyanga and Galiwin’ku in the
Linton Fox who has had a
career change. Louise McSween our Cottage cleaner
surfing and our Social Media staff member Lachlan
Baulch is our hands on photographer who joins in
whilst capturing special moments on film.
Northern Territory.
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Queenscliff Staff Report
REEF & Mentor Programs
Another 40 students were added to our REEF program,
this time from Albanvale and Kings Park in Melbourne’s
west. The culturally diverse group has settled in well to
life at the Cottage and spent three weeks with us this
Queenscliff Staff Report
Two of our Mentors have recently turned 18 and
be a great camp leader. Natalie Johnson has expanded
Young Ambassadors, the first of our REEF alumni
assists Moira and Shelley with data base entries and
people as they move into adulthood.
to the Cottage team. Lachie is the multi/social media
finished year 12. Meg and Jaidyn will go on to become
her role this year so as well as camp leading, she
and the Cottage will continue to support these young
administration tasks. Lachlan Baulch was welcomed
assistant and is studying Public Relations at Uni. and
year and will join us again next year for 5 camps. 38
Some of the Mentor’s highlights from 2015 include:
Program and will graduate in December 2015.
events; participating in Hospitality training with Marc,
We are very lucky to have the support of so many
While participating in outdoor adventure and group
bike riding; having deep and meaningful conversations
management staff who work hard and support
program; fishing and ferreting near Moulamein in
wonderful place for all.
students are currently in their second year of the REEF
activities, the REEF participants are encouraged to
take risks and to practice the many skills they are
learning as they visit on multiple occasions. These
skills may be physical in nature (riding a surf board),
social (communicating effectively), or emotional
(building resilience). The aim of the first year is to
give them a series of experiences to draw from that
confirm their ability to learn new skills, sustain positive
networking with Cottage supporters at fundraising
trying new activities - bushwalking, abseiling, mountain
wonderful people, but Jess especially thanks all
around the campfire; participating in the Mittagundi
everyone in making the Cottage a safe and
NSW; travelling to Sydney; participating in a Karate
lesson and learning how to decorate a cake, taught
by our Shining Star scholarship recipients; and of
course, returning to the Cottage, hanging out playing
basketball and eating great food.
relationships and
The REEF and Mentor program provides incredible
challenges. The
generous support we receive from the Shine On
them numerous
Massachusetts Financial Services, Kimberley
reconnect with
also to Stephen Walter, Whitehorse Truck and Bus,
friends and
Club. Check out the REEF & Mentor blog to see what
to overcome
opportunities to young people because of the
second year offers
Foundation, 5 Point Foundation, Apco Foundation,
opportunities to
Foundation and Calvert-Jones Foundation. Thanks
supportive
Geelong Adventure Specialists & Geelong Football
adult role
we’ve been up to. http://seathenews.com/
models as they
Program Co-ordinator/HR
navigate new
experiences
at secondary
school. The focus
of year two is to keep
them engaged congratulates all
fantastic year.
The Take a
in education, to encourage them to help out at home
Break, REEF
and to make them aware of the contribution they can
and Mentor
make to others in their community.
programs
have all run
Graduates of the REEF program are eligible to become
to the hard work
at the Cottage and offsite in a range of environments,
and enthusiasm of
Mentors enjoy catching up with supportive friends and
In 2015 fifty young people returned to participate in
this innovative program that tracks with them as they
navigate adolescence. It provides them with a place
to call home; a place where they can learn and grow;
a place that nurtures their belief that they can make a
Cottage staff, from people who are working hard in
the office to all the passionate and keen camp leaders.
This year Linton Fox was welcomed to the camp
leading staff. As Linton used to be a plumber, he helps
out in the maintenance department and is currently
studying his Diploma of Youth Work and shaping up to
Marc Dean has had another exciting year
and says the highlight of his day is
seeing the children enjoy his food and
hear them laugh and play. His key
focus is to expose them to a
variety of foods which are
homemade and healthy
and to entice them to
try something new or
different. He loves
working with great staff
and volunteers and
Volunteers & Facilities
knows everyday brings
with it new challenges.
Bill Kerr would like
to especially
He takes pride in seeing
acknowledge the
the Mentors grow through the
magnificent
kitchen program and it has been
contribution of
satisfying seeing the kids’
all volunteers
knowledge and skills develop
during the
throughout their time at the
course of the
Cottage. He looks forward to
year and in
upcoming camps and providing
particular, the
food to the many kids that will
maintenance
walk through the Cottage doors.
and gardening
crew, the kitchen and
housekeeping helpers,
along with the entire children’s gift bag processing and
Social Media
Our online presence (Website, Facebook, Instagram,
packing team.
Twitter, YouTube, Flicker, enews) is regularly updated
On the facilities side, the decking has been enhanced
and uploading of items.
with windows so that the children and visitors can
and staff member Lachlan Baulch handles production
enjoy the view all year round. The Cottage interior has
been substantially improved thanks to the support of
Mark Lemaistre and his team and special thanks to
the Sheoaks for arranging the amazing ‘Colour the
Cottage’ project.
Tour Groups
successfully due
Cottage Mentors. Based around a camping program
difference.
Jess Delaney
staff on another
staff as they participate in many adventures together.
shaping up to be a very keen member at the Cottage.
Kitchen
These continue to be popular with community groups
visiting the Cottage to enjoy
morning tea followed by
a tour and education
session. These have
proven to increase
public awareness
and donations as well
as guest speaking
opportunities.
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Melbourne Office Report - Community Relations
Anne Catchpole spent increased time on the road in
metropolitan Melbourne guest speaking, collecting
Cottage Steps in When Needed:
generous donations of goods from supporters and
A Grandparent approached after hearing about how
financially and in kind, as well as producing the twice
were helping their single parent son who was trying to
only be achieved with the assistance of a dedicated
bring up his daughter on his own. They had stepped in,
Barbara) and she warmly thanks all who assist.
special in her life. There was a cancellation in an
visiting schools and groups who have donated
we assist many families in need. As grandparents they
yearly newsletter and calendar/annual report. This can
locate accommodation, looking for work and trying to
band of Melbourne office volunteers (Gwenda and
caring for their grand-daughter who needed something
The 125th year has been memorable, including
producing commemorative stamps and pens and
organising the celebratory morning tea at Government
House with some supporters, Cottage children, past
upcoming camp and the Cottage found a position for
this young girl.
Past Attendees
Shirley (nee Long) Fisher -
‘I remember migrating to Australia
from England in 1935, contracting
Polio and staying at the original
timber Cottage.’
Ron Ellis OAM -
‘Thanks to you all. I also hope
Melbourne Volunteers
His Excellency the
the Melbourne office
thrilled that so
mail outs for over ten
descendants,
afternoon teas are
volunteers
like we are helping the Cottage in our own small way.
members and a matron.
have been coming in to
Governor “was
to assist Anne with the
many staff,
years, the morning/
donors and
scrumptious and we feel
take hold of opportunities
that open up to them and
for their lives.’
‘One of my earliest, precious
memories is of being taken on a
really special holiday Cottage children
were represented
by some of their
Mentors”.
huge holiday house. My holiday was with lots
of other ‘needy’ children selected to enjoy
the treat of a sea-side holiday provided
by Cottage by the Sea. Growing up in
community.”
Collingwood in the 1940s was no picnic!
We lived in a small rented cottage of
Melbourne Donations
my parents, my two sisters, my
Special thanks to all our donors
two brothers and me. Despite
from the greater Melbourne
these humble circumstances,
my mother was always
in kind gifts of knitted goods,
numbers of children
visiting each year,
Community support is vital and
needed more than ever and Anne
thanks all for being part of the growing
Cottage community.
Melbourne Office Goes Mobile
With the expiration of our Surrey Hills
lease at the close of 2015, Anne will
be spending even more time on the
road, out in the community visiting
our supporters and guest speaking to
groups, large or small.
Please Note: Anne can be contacted on 0412 431 233
and will be delighted to visit you with updates and
latest happenings at the Cottage.
helping neighbours who
groceries, clothes, games,
were even less well off
books, including Kate
than herself and indeed she
from Pinchapoo
encouraged her family to do
who provides
the same. As I reflect on those
toiletries,
times, I am sure that my mother’s
feminine
hygiene packs
etc. for the
children.
GEELONG
President - Meg Chisholm
Vice Presidents - Rhonda Rotherham
and Heather Moore
Secretary/Treasurer - Robyn Harper
three rooms which accommodated
area for generous financial and
With record
to Sandringham. No - my parents did not own a
We really feel welcome and a part of the Cottage
in particular that
President - Claire Muntz
Secretary - Jan Sprague
Treasurer - Robby Bedggood
release the hidden potential
Dorothy & Heather – “We
participate, but
BELLARINE
that young people who
pass through your care will
and present staff members, descendants of founding
were able to
Branches
values and attitudes have been deeply
ingrained. The Award, which opened up the future for me,
HIGHTON CERES ACORN
President - Ros Leigh
Vice President - Joy Bell
Secretary - Lesley Robinson
Treasurer - Karen Sawers
was my 1967 Churchill Fellowship to study work with Youth
and Family (including fundraising) in twenty countries over a
5 month period. This greatly prized award, available to people
from all walks of life, can be the means of releasing the hidden
potential of any ordinary Australian who perhaps can make a
difference in enriching our Australian way of life.’
Ron attended The Lodge at Sandringham during WWII when
the Defence Department used the Queenscliff building as a
Military Hospital.
QUEENSCLIFF
President - Beverley Davies
Secretary - Evelyn Fyfe
Treasurer - Jan Finlay
Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff Inc. 2015 Annual Report Page 11
Ambassadors
Life Members
AMBASSADORS
PAST AND PRESENT
Jan Wilkinson
ATKINSON, Kath
KOCH, Joyce
Eric Black
BARROW, Vi
LEIGH, Joy
Glynn Harvey
BELLHOUSE, Pat
LEIGH, Rosalind
Rod Laver MBE
BOYD, Violet
LYONS, Margaret
Jade Augustine
CHARLWOOD, Pat
MacNEIL, Mrs J.
Amanda Flynn
CHIDZEY, Peg
McADAM, Gert
Berry Caithness
Anne Josephine Kingsley Dawborn
Lester Deans
Miss Joyce Mousley
Sylvia May Silk
Jean Alison Rentool
Maurice Reginald (Reg) Worthy OAM
Neil Hutton
Curtis Stone
COGHILL, Wendy
McADAM, Jean
Alan Harrison
DEIGHTON, Eril
McKECHNIE, Judy
Louisa White
DIXON, Meriel
MERRITT, Freda
Jimmy Bartel
DOWD, Elsie
MOORE, Lois
Warren Davies
FORSTER OAM, Prue
MORETON, Marg
GILDER, Rosemary
PAGE, Beth
Joy Leigh (Life member and
Highton Ceres Acorn Branch member)
AMBASSADORS
GOUGH, Gill
PAGE, Marion
Anna Norgard (Ambassador)
Georgie Daw
GRIMWADE, Mrs Erick
PERCY, Edna
Jason Kistler
GUBBINS, Gillian
PHILLIP, Mary Lou
Andrew Simms
HALL, Betty
SHIELDS, Dorothy
Andrew Cannon AM
HORTON, Peg
STEVENSON, Margaret
Jeff Rowley
HOWES, Margaret
VENTERS, Saidie
Patrick (Patty) Mills
HUTTON, Alva
WARREN, Enid
Annie James
ICK, Bev
WILSON, Barbara
GOODWILL
Donations
In Memoriam
Geoffrey Gubbins
William Daryl Glasson
(Brunswick United Lodge No. 924).
Margaret Wardle
(Yarra Branch member)
Acknowledgements
The Australian Tax Office endorses
Cottage by the Sea for charity tax
concessions, including donations $2
$200,000 plus
$6,000 plus
Shine On Foundation
Portland House Group Pty Ltd
Bay City Chrysler Car Club
The Costa Group
Variety Victoria/Financial Services
Foundation Ltd
Dimmick Charitable Trust
$100,000 plus
Cottage Branches
Queenscliff, Bellarine, Geelong
& Highton Ceres Acorn
$50,000 plus
5point Foundation
$40,000 plus
CBTS Golf Day Supporters Group
$30,000 plus
The G W Vowell Foundation Ltd
Myer Stores Community Fund
$25,000 plus
Campbell Edwards Trust
CBTS Ambassors' Race Day
MFS Investment Management
$20,000 plus
The Eric & Elizabeth Gross
Foundation Pty Ltd
Diana Gibson AO
Geof & Alison Nash
Emorgo Foundation
and over, which are tax deductible.
$15,000 plus
the public register maintained by
The Gray Family Charitable Trust
The Jubilee Masters Group Northern District No. 116
Turi Group Pty Ltd (Turitrust)
The Stuart Leslie Foundation
Ward-Ambler Foundation
UBS Wealth Management
Cottage by the Sea is entered in
the Australian Business Registrar at
www.abr.business.gov.au
Thanks to the many people who
contributed to this Report, especially
the staff who took photos and the
campers, referrers and donors who
contributed their comments. Thanks
$10,000 plus
on whose lands we stand, we also
Gaunt Family Foundation
Flora & Frank Leith Charitable
Trust
William Buckland Foundation
Walter Campbell Memorial Trust
The Marian & E H Flack Trust
Peter & Sue Latham
Alcoa Australia Rolled Products
The William Angliss (Victoria)
Charitable Fund
Rita Andre
Kilwinning Nominees Pty Ltd
Mint Group
David Williamson
respect to the country on which we
$8,000 plus
also to Graphic Details and Print
Supply Management for design and
production, and David Buchanan for
his photographs of native eucalypts
(regenerated from the February 2009
bushfires).
We acknowledge the Wathaurong
Community and show our respect to
the Elders, both present and past. We
wish to acknowledge the Custodians
wish to acknowledge and show our
are guests.
Bruce Edmunds & Associates
Pty Ltd
APCO Foundation Pty Ltd
$5,000 plus
Geelong Harley Owners Group
Mark Lorton Photography
The Eirene Lucas Foundation
Pierce Armstrong Foundation
Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club
The Gwen & Edna Jones
Foundation
Mary O'Sullevan
Gertie's Group (Inc.) Opportunity
Shop
Lago Cold Stores Pty Ltd
Equity Trustees - ANZ Staff
Foundation
Count Charitable Foundation
Norm & Wendy Lewis
Techne Pty Ltd
Ainslie Cummins
The Jolimont Foundation
Barry Gilbert
One Harvest
Wendy Tonkin
June Robilliard
$4,000 plus
St Josephs College Geelong
St Andrews Opportunity Shop
The Calvert-Jones Foundation
WSSK Armstrong Trust
Stella Haigh
Mona Georgina Harris Perpetual
Charitable Trust
$3,000 plus
Women's Inter-School Golf
Challenge Cup
Randall Foundation
Big Valley Produce
$2,000 plus
Roslyn M Thornton
Pat Bellhouse
Women of the University Fund
Lions Club of Geelong Breakfast
Inc.
Randall & Lynda Lewis
Specsavers Community Program
The Iris & Ken Baldwin Foundation
Wakanyanas
Alan Wilkins
Malcolm McDonald
Sacred Heart College
Valerie Osbourne
Eril Deighton
Littlewood Charities Club Inc.
Estate of L I Roach
Rubin Ferry
Portarlington Senior Citizens
Community Centre Inc.
Frank Herd
Gartland Real Estate
Jack Moody Charitable Foundation
Louise M Gourlay
$1,000 plus
Julian Sullivan
Blue Illusion
Queenscliff Lonsdale Tourism Inc
Peak Pharmacy Drysdale
All Saints Anglican Church
Opportunity Shop
Reiki Rose
Deb Ingram
Alexandra Club Inc
Sheila Rodeck
Iluka Auxilliary
Kaye Nixon
Probus Club of Four Villages
Combined
All Souls' Opportunity Shop
Combined Bellarine Masonic
Lodges
Clonard College
Don & Sally Carmichael
Christina Cheers
Ian & Wendy Coghill
The Danks Trust
Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd
Robyn Kuchel
David Price
Gill Hunt
Rhonda Dingle
Jill Maddox
Geelong Central Fidelity Club Inc
Jim & Judy Allen
Premier Fruits Pty Ltd
Catharina Cook
Val Henderson
Brian Fowler
Begley Group
John Dawborn
Carra Homes Pty Ltd
Ronwynne Foundation
Wellington Trefoil Guild
Morris & Dinah Tobias
Federation Village Social Club
Lyndsey Cattermole
Donrose Pty Ltd T/as Jetset
Training College
Andrew Balaam
Bethlehem in Brighton
Gandel Philanthropy
Springvale Neighbourhood Centre
$500 plus
AMP Foundation Charitable Trust
AMP Financial Services
Annie James
Kate Hunt
Mary Davidson
Follow The Cats Charity Fund
Hartwell Primary School
Hillross Financial Services
Joan Gabb
Jenny Blencowe
Daryl & Robyn Redford
Torquay Golf Club Ladies
Uniting Church of Ocean Grove
Craft Group
Virginia Bowers
Newtown TOWN Club
Safeway Ocean Grove
Ruth Shrine No. 108
Prue Forster OAM
Lynette Giraud
CWA Drysdale Branch
Joan Hammonds
Margaret Cash
Henry Speagle
Henry Berry Estate and Trust
John & Margaret Goodall
Ian & Margaret Hunter
Kathleen Jane Caldwell
Leopold Men's Shed
Gail Dunlop
Belmont High School
Chevrolet Car Club of Victoria Inc.
Geelong Grove Retirement Village
- Craft Group
Drysdale Community Craft Club
Inc.
Golden Opportunity Community
Shop
Eunice Barnes
Jacqueline Birrell
Geelong Christian Spiritual Church
Melman Trading Agencies
Australia
Lions Club of South Barwon Inc.
Nigel H. & Patricia Peck AM
Nancy E Sturgess
Betty R Rankin
Y E Hickenbotham
Jelke & Margaret Ringersma
Christian College Highton
St John's Uniting Church Mt
Waverley
Jennifer Murchie
Rosemary Aitken
Jan Wilkinson
L Molineux
Ocean Grove Garden Club
John W Brownbill
Bruce Parncutt
Graeme McLean
ShareGift Australia
Barry Fagg
Pauline Baker
Will Paul Semler
Big Red
Robyn Ferguson
Terrence Yardley
Barbara Rice
Redford Plumbing
Hadfield Ladies Gymnasium
Rebecca Romanin
Life Activities Club Cheltenham Inc.
Patrick Arundell
Vauna Jaensch
Bequests
The Late Mena Estelle Huon
Estate of Alma T McCall
Estate of Mr Roy L Bockholt
Marion Isabel Thomas Estate
Gifts in
Memory of
Dr Glenda Banks
Mr Jack Barnes
Mrs Peggy Chidzey
Mrs Anna Norgard
Mr Alfred Osbourne
Mrs Kathleen Sheahan
Mrs June Spencer
Mr Neil Hutton
Cottage by the Sea, Queenscliff Inc. 2015 Annual Report Page 13
Some of the Support in Kind
3Fish Group
Baker, Pauline
Boort Croquet Club
3AW 693 News Talk
Barber, Kevin
98.1 FM Radio Eastern
Some supporters who assisted, volunteered and donated their time, skills & energy over the past year.
Daniels, Sheridan “Gyan”
Fleming, Barbara
Gray, Miriam
Joyce, Karen
Marie & Friends
Borough of Queenscliffe
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints - various
Davies, Warren
Flynn, Harvey
Just Magazines Group
Barclay, Betty
Bowen, Dorothy
Chylek, Rob
Greater City Painting
Davis, Val
Four Seasons Waste P/L
Just Right Cakes
96.5 Inner FM Community
Radio
Barnes, Eunice
Bowen, Janice
Dawson, Ange
Keating, Harrison
Grenfell, Lois
Kelly, Katherine
Abervale Retirement
Village
Barwarre Retirement
Village
Box Hill Baptist Church Knitting Group
Clifton Springs Golf Club
Deakin University
Forest Hills Retirement
Village - The Forresters &
Social Club
Greenvale Primary School
Bartlett, Robyn
Clifton Springs
Community Men’s Shed
Inc.
Greaves, Claire
Marine Science Centre,
Queenscliff
Griggs, Gladys
Kemp, Dianne
Abervale Craft Group
Brain, Sylvia
Francisco, Claire
Abbott, Catherine (Anne)
Clonard College VCAL
students
Grill’d Local Matters
Program
Kendall, Shirley
Barwon CASA
Deakin University
Facilities Division
Barwon Heads Golf Club
Brand, Pamela
Dean, Lorna
Freeman, Cathy
Abbey Club
Clough, Lyn & Friends
Grimwade, Flora
Brandwijk, Jenny
Clydesdale, Paul
Deighton, Eril
French, Lorraine
Kew Golf Club
Barwon Heads
Opportunity Shop
Coffey, David
Delaney, Jane & Peter
Frie, Errol
Keys, Joan
Bratan, Kos
Grovedale Senior Citizens
Centre Inc
Coghill, Nikki
Dennehy, Hilda
Freyne, Kay
Friends of the Cottage
Brisco, Daphne
Colac Knitters, Margaret,
Patricia & friends
Denton, Helen
Grovedale Uniting Church
Opportunity Shop
Deverall, Marlene & Barry
Hadfield Community
Activities Group
Broadbent, Keith
Colac Red Cross Unit
Dickson, Lyn
Friendship Group, North
Balwyn Uniting Church
Colbert, Jan
Halbish, Kath & Stan
Broadbent, Wendy
Dillon, Lois
Garden Villages Victoria
Konieczka, George &
Maree
Brown, Annette & Bill
Cole, Doris
Diss, Jan
Garratt, Anne
Hamilton Community
House
Brown, Christine
Collier Heléne
Doncare - Carramar
Adams, Charles &
Marjorie
Adams, Christine
Barwon Heads Primary
School
African Children’s Choir
Barwon Timber
Ainsley, Patricia
Barwon Water
Alchemy Bakery
Queenscliff
Bay City Chrysler Car Club
Bay FM
All Points, Drysdale
Beasley, Marion
All Saints Anglican
Church, Barwon Heads
BEAT-Bellarine
Entertainment and
Theatre
All Saints Mothers' Union
All Souls Opp Shop,
Sandringham
Altmann, Doreen
Andre Rendering
Anglican Churches
- various
Annual Fair Supporters
(160 volunteers)
Anonymous
Antcliffe, Gwenda
APM (Advanced Personnel
Management)
APCO Foundation
Applewood Craft Group
Armadale Financial
Solutions - Garry Snell
& Staff
Armadillo & Co
Arnold, Mona
Arnott, Jenny
Beath, Lesley
Beattie, Penni & David
Beaut Beanies Torquay
Uniting Church
Bee Cool Coolroom Hire
Bragg, Norma
Brayshaw, Anne
Brayshaw, L
Bryant, Ellen
Buchanan, David
Buckleberry Farm
Bullis, Raelene & Wayne
Burt, Peg
Byers, Gordon
Bell, Susan & Robert
CBTS Golf Day Supporters
Group
Bella Chara
Caldwell, Jane
Bellarine Community
Health Center Planned
Activity Group
Cam, Elizabeth
Bellarine District Ladies
Bowls Assoc.
Bellarine Echo - Geelong
News
Bellarine Knitters Group
Bellarine Knitwits
Bellarine Peninsula
Antennas
Bellarine Peninsula
Church of Christ Craft
Group
Australia Post - Surrey
Hills LPO
Beta Sigma Phi Laureate
Omicron Chapter Lara
Australian Red Cross,
Geelong
Beta Sigma Phi Victoria
Xi Nu Chapter
Australian Tourism Park
Management
Banyule City Council
Banyule Support &
Information Centre Inc.
Cathy Freeman
Foundation
Coysh, Patricia
Harms, Wayne & Faye
McDonald, Margaret E.D.
Harris, Loris
Ladies of the Abbey Club
McIvor, Margaret
Ocean Grove Library
Purcell, Beverley
Ruyton Girls' School
Ocean Grove Medical
Clinic
PSA Electrical
Ryan, Marie
Templestowe Club of
Machine Knitters
QBE Insurance
Ocean Grove
Neighbourhood Centre
Safeway Drysdale
Q Seafood Provedore
Safstrom, Margaret
Geelong Combined
Charities
Hayes, Mrs Nellie
Latham, Peter
Hayes, Peter
Le Bas, Mavis
Henderson, Olive
Le Maistre Builders
Heriot, Jan & Ted
Lee, Hilda
Lees, Coral
Erdos, Cath
Holten, Joan
Orelli, Joan
Queenscliffe Herald
Over 50 Knitting Group
Queenscliffe Historical
Museum
Scott, Heather
Thompson, Geri
Screen, Rhonda & Reese
Thornton, Roslyn M
Sea All Charters
Searle, Dawn
Thread Bleach Cloth
Pty. Ltd.
Second Bite
Trent Spencer Painting
Sheoak Group
Timbury, Cheryl
Shirley, Paul
Timcke, Barbara
Torquay Books
G-Force Recruitment
Howes, Dr Sam
Sims, Brenda
Lighthouse Olive Mill
Shop
Pardeys Queenscliff
Pharmacy
Girl Guides Trefoil Guild
Illawarra Knitters
Lindrea, Doreen
Mountford, Margaret
Gisela, Szanto
Iluka Group - Essendon
Mr Kev
Smallwood, Rosalin
Ling, Harry
Pascoe Vale Gardens
Retirement Village
QUOTA International Clubs
- various
Slattery, Merna
Townsend Gardens
Retirement Village Social
Club
Giraud, Lyn
Lindon, Mrs Margaret
Quinn, Bianca
Simson Cards, John &
Belinda
Isbister, Marlene & Kevin
Mornington Community
Information & Support
Centre Inc.
Quiksilver - Roxy
Gilligan, Anne
Hudgell, Sue & Anthony
Smellies Flowers
Inge, Peter & Penny
Lions Clubs Inc - various
Muldoon, Mary
PressPoint
Gleeson, Jenny
Soper, C
Glencare
Ingram, Christine & Peter
Little, Yvonne
Myer Geelong
RACV
GMHBA
Inked Petticoats
Rawlins, Pat
Gobblefunked
Lodge, Brenda
Perry, Lorraine
Spec Savers - Waurn
Ponds & Geelong
Inner Wheel Club of
Geelong
National Council of
Women
Rasmussen, Jenny & Geoff
Lockwood, Stella
Pentney, D & L
Peter MacCallum Cancer
Centre
Ray, Gwen
Logan, Anne
National Seniors Greensborough Branch
Long, D
Nelson, Helen
Peters, Rita
Red Cross Knitters
Lonsdale Golf Club
Nelson, Olive
Peterson, Glenys
Red Cross Leopold
Lupton, Norma
Nesic, Boris
Peterson, Patricia
Macdonald, Louise
Newcomb Senior Citizens
Club
Nicol, Darryl
Bird, Pat
Charlwood, P
Black, Eric & Diane
Cheltenham Community
Centre
Crosthwaite, Bev
Farrar, Michele
Gourley, Leanne
Ireland, Alex
Crouch, Mrs Jean
Favoro, Margie
Graham, Joyce
Irwin, Lorraine
Cuming, Lavinia
Federation Village Social
Club
Grandma’s Knitting/
Crochet Club
Jackson, Marie
Fell, Joan
Gray, Miriam
Ferres, Dorothy
Guss, Mrs Andrea
Field, Val
Grainger, John
Fishenden, Ron
Gravestock, Gloria
CWAV Head Office -Toorak
Queenscliffe - Volunteers
The Naked Sheep
Tippett, Barbara
Inter School Golf
Challenge
Bonisch, Melinda
Queenscliff Village News
Schultz, Isobella
Simply Energy
Gordon Institute of TAFE
CWA Branches - various
Mills, Verna
Order of the White Shrine
of Jerusalem
Queenscliff Primary
School
Whitehorse Truck & Bus
Queenscliffe Indigenous
Plant Nursery
FareShare
Church of Christ - various
Mill Park R/T Senior
Citizens Club
Orana Family Service
Card Shop
The Highway Gallery
Friends
Paltridge, Joan
Crosbie, Linda
Boniface, Dorothy
Miller, Yvonne
Milne, Eva
Page, Beth
Parker, Mary
Peninsula Parklands
Village Craft Group
Trauma Teddies Team
Trefoil Guild - Strathmore
Williams, Marion
Wilson, Gladys
Whincup, Peter
Wilkinson, Faye & Mick
Women of the West
Women of the University
Fund Inc.
Woodcraft Manningham
& Leongatha Men’s Shed
Woods Accident Repair
Centres
Woodward, Gwen
Wrench, Kerrie
Young, Joan
Young, Wendy
Trentina, Cassie
Y.W.C.A. Mature Women’s
Group - Mooroolbark
Trentini, Marie
XTreme Technology
Troupe, Noelle
Spectrum - Manningham
Uniting Church
TSCO Pty Ltd,
St Ignatious College
Tyndall, Heather
St Leonards Garden Club
U3A Banyule
REECE Plumbing Supplies
St Josephs College Geelong
VCAL students
Undees for Kids
Phillips, Alison & Geoff
Reidy, Barbara
St Mary’s Football Club
Union Mega Bytes - Fish
& Chips
Phillips, Estelle
Ribaux, Bev
Pickering, Heather
Rice, Joy
Star of the Sea Retirement
Village
Uniting Church - various
groups
Read, Mrs Myrtle
White Cross Healthcare
Schroeter, Fay
Moore, Betty
Charles, Marcia
Bond, Roger
Miller, Irene
Ogden, Wendy, Peter &
Friends
Westgate Diners
Whitehaven Retirement
Home
Light, Gary
Biemans, Lyn
Cutting, Alan
Middleton, Margaret
Queenscliff
Neighbourhood House
Knitting & Craft Group
Wednesday At One Group
The Harris Family
Lientschnig, Merrill
Golden Girls - Pakenham
Cusack, Glenda
O'Donnell, Eric
Queenscliff Music Festival
Webber, Della
Sang, Mary
Hothmyer, Rita
Fahey, Fiona
Chrysler Car Club
Methodist Ladies’ College
Queenscliff Fire Brigade
Weir, Shirley
(Doncaster Guild)
The Good Guys
Geelong Swimming Club
Craggs, Elizabeth
Chenery, Ron & Joan
Ocean Grove/Barwon
Heads Laurel Group
Way, Anne
Sand-it Floor Sanding &
Polishing
Mont Albert Reading
Circle
Extremely Disabled War
Veterans, Geelong
Boer, Cath
Melbourne Snow Board
Shop
Salvation Army - various
Geelong Regional
Libraries
Craft Unlimited,
Portarlington
Cumming, Mrs G
Ocean Grove Uniting
Church Fellowship Group
Queenscliff Cruising
Yacht Club
Saltbush Plumbing
Leopold Tennis Club
Chadwick, Maisie
Blue Illusion Williamstown
Medicare - Geelong,
Waurn Ponds
Queenscliff Bowling Club
Ladies Section
The Country Women’s
Association of Vic
- various
Leopold Red Cross
Bexley, Kathleen &
Margaret
Cheltenham Life Activities
Club
Ocean Grove Uniting
Church Craft Group
Tesselaar Family
(gardening)
Hoppers Crossing Ladies
Craft Group
Evans, Pat
charityxmascards.com.au
Leopold Men's Shed
McKellar, Alex
Hooked on Yarn - Sunbury
Craft Group
Neighbourhood
Blackett-Smith, Judy
Lane, Sara
Geelong Racing Club
Cattanach, Maureen
Centre 81
Everlay Tilings
War Widows Guild of Aust
(Vic) - various
Waverley Retirement
Activities Group Inc.
Leopold Midweek Ladies
Tennis
Country Fire Authority
Target, Geelong
Tearle, Barbara
Holden, Carmel
Beta Sigma Phi
RSL Auxiliary
Russell, Robyn
Leopold Craft Group
Austins Wines - sixfootsix
War Veterans - various
Probus Clubs - various
Drysdale Primary School
Epilepsy Foundation of
Victoria
Tannoch Brae Art & Crafts
Group
Ocean Grove Health Centre
McDonald, Ailsa
Meadow Gardens
Retirement Village Craft
Group
Cotton On
RSL Box Hill - Knitting
Group
Keyte, Joan
Hillross Financial Services
Ltd
Carols in the Park, Ocean
Grove
Ward, Phyl & Ron
Harmer, Joyce
E.D.A. Association Geelong
Bergamin, Daniel
RSL - various
Warren, Jean & Les
Cook, Ute
Austin, Kate - Pinchapoo
Wallington WRG
T.O.W.N Clubs - various
Powell, Joy
Taylor, Pam
McLean, Margie & Graeme
Engels, Patricia
Walker, Sharon & Bryan
Target Australia
Pote, Marise
Taylor, Hazel
Lasham, Shirley
Cotton, Caroline
Ocean Grove Church of
Christ Craft Group
RSL Women's Auxiliaries
- various
Cameron, Cathie
Carty, Jodie
Walker, Marjorie Ms
Tall Tim Carpentry
Print Supply Management
Larner, Irene
Elliot, Robyn
T.A.C.
Royal Geelong
Agricultural & Pastoral
Society
Kursitis, Wilma
Leigh, Ray
Bells Interior Living
Masonic Lodges - various
Hatty, Elaine & John
Edwards, Val
Rotary Clubs - various
Porteous, T & J
Price, Robyn
HiLite Cakes & Pies
Austin, Janette & Paul
Martin, Kate
Harvey’s of Highton
Edwards, Gus & Caroline
Wakanyanas
(Freemasons) Group
Ocean Grove Grandma's
Group
Geelong Grove Retirement
Village
Cottage Volunteers
(Kitchen, Maintenance,
Garden, Admin. Support)
Marsh, David & Verna
The Geelong College
Edlin, Heather
Szanto, Gisela
Port Phillip Sea Pilots
Pty Ltd
McCormack, Irene
Duvall, Carol
Costa Logistics
Marshall, Barbara
Ocean Grove Carols in
the Park
Kuebler, Rob & Alex
Cook, Tony
Cantamaglia, Dina
Swaine, Bill
Ocean Grove Bread
Delivery Group
Happy Hens Eggs
Highton Lotto
Corio Bay Lions Club
Volunteering Geelong
Rolling Pin Bakery, Ocean
Grove & Queenscliff
Maroondah Hospital
Ladies Auxilliary-Mitcham
Branch
Drysdale Pre-School
Dyson, Faye
Sunrise Day Club
Portarlington Senior
Citizens Community
Centre
Preece, Mildred
Geelong Grammar School
Cooper, Mrs Sandra
Volare Concepts
Rollerway Skate Centre
Ocean Grove Bowling Club
Ocean Grove Garden Club
Dunoon, Nornie
Campbell, Margaret &
Malcolm
Vizard, Sandra & John
Sunbury Seniors
Market Square Geelong
Harvey, Glynn & Team
East Geelong Senior
Citizens Club
Sullivan, Marie
Portarlington Community
Health Centre
McCarthy, Angela
Cook, Joy
Counihan, Elizabeth
Virgo, Tess
Rokewood Planned
Activity Group
Océ/Canon Australia
Social Club
VIEW Clubs - various
Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
Camcare Charity Card
Shop
Cameron, Don
Sullivan, Julian
Marjorie Little & Craft
Group
Geelong Christian
Spiritual Church
Geelong Patchwork &
Quilters’ Guild
Vine, Dale
Rodriquez, Rim & Karen
O’Brien, Lyn
Drysdale Community Craft
Group Inc
Early Bird Gym Group
Suhr, Mary
McCoach, Sarah
Legacy Widows Clubs various
Confoy, Rebecca
Roderick, Lisa
Portarlington Community
- Association
Korowa Anglican Girls’
School
Highton Special Interest
Group
Cameron, Dr Alasdair
Veenstra, Con & Anne
Rodeck, Sheila
Oakdene Winery
Geelong Central Fidelity
Club
Geelong Harley Davidson
Owners Group
Veans, Rita
Stuck on You (Aust)
Pty Ltd
Praeger, Ms Cheryl C & A Quilting
Geelong Football Club
Coombes, Wendy
Stubbs, Sue
Roberts Wray, Judy
McBride, Beryl
Dunn, Ann
Cameron, Jean
Rochstein, J
Poole, Dawn &
Christopher
Maritime Museum,
Queenscliff
Drent, Luisa
Drysdale R.S.L Women’s
Auxiliary
Numberson, Anna
Poole, Adam
Ocean Grove Community
Health Centre
Dubberley, Judy
Carlon, Sandra
Bannockburn Soft Tennis
Club
ComputerXS/Xtreme
Technology
Knit4Charities Inc
Connock, Richard
Camberwell S/A
Companion Club
Bellhouse Family
Balla-Wein Trefoil Guild
Compton, Judy
Geelong Car Sound
Kirkwood, Belinda
Geelong Food Bank
Bellarine Trefoil Guild
Ballarat Charity Card Shop
Compass Wealth Solutions
Pty Ltd
Geelong Advertiser Group
King & Wood Mallesons
Drysdale Uniting Church
At The Springs
Bakers Delight - Drysdale,
Ocean Grove
Community Referral
Support Service
Doyle, Audrey
Gartland Real Estate
Kenny Family
Condon, Tammy &
Damien
Artist Photographer
Baensch, Betty
Combined Country
Congregations
Dowsley, Cath
Fox, Jillian
Geelong Extreme
Disability Assoc.
Carey Baptist Grammar
School
BacLinks
Collins, Don & Margaret
de Fegely, Ruth
North Camberwell
Monday Group
Turner, James & Jenni
Jenkins, Christine
Mackinlay Painting &
Renewal
Jetset Waurn Ponds
Mallen, Megan
Jinnette, Len
Nikki’s Painting
Pinder, Judy
Richardson, Glenyce
Stewart, Mrs Margaret
Norlane Church of Christ
Plenty Valley Village
Rip Rumour
Strumpel, Wilma
Van de Ven, Paul, Chelsea,
Georgia
Johansson, Nola
Malvern Park Ladies
Golf Club
Marcus Oldham College
North Balwyn Uniting
Church Friendship Group
Point Lonsdale Primary
School
Riseborough, Val
Sweatmann, Monica
Variety Club of Victoria
Joyce, Irene
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