Sunday 23rd October saw the culmination of 2 years work by the Narooma & District Lions Club in bringing to completion their replacement BBQ Trailer and the erection of a new Shed in which to garage it.
The Club was successful in securing two Grants following the Black Summer Bushfires. The first being from St Vincent De Paul Conference and the second a Federal Grant, The Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
From the adverse situation of the Black Summer Bush Fires at Narooma, the Lions realized that there was a need to have a completely independent food supply BBQ trailer that had the capability to provide it’s own refrigeration, lighting, hot & cold food and water, as well as be a source of power for other needs. The Trailer can now act as an adjunct to the needs of front line Emergency Responds as well as being used at Evacuation Centres should it be called upon. It will be seen regularly at Lions events providing amazing sausage sizzles and food service!
Celebrations included a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by First Nations Muladha Gamara, and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by the Hon. Dr. Michael Holland MP and St Vincent De Paul Conference representative Mrs. Marea Clark at Easts Caravan Park. This was followed by a Luncheon at the Narooma Sports & Leisure Centre (Narooma’s designated Evacuation Centre at the time) where a small display of photos was on view.
The Club sincerely thanked and acknowledged the contribution that the Australian BCRRF Government Grant has made, as well Vinnies Conference.
The Club also wished to recognize and thank the East family for their continued support.
Above: Dr. Michael Holland MP and Mrs. Marea Clark, Vinnies Conference
Below: Muladha Gamara Lyre Bird Dance
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