SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH

IMPROVE OUR HEALTH SERVICES

KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE

TAKE ACTION - SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBOURS

HAVE FUN WHILE DOING GOOD THINGS

Lot 47 Drive View

Lot 47 East View

Lot 47 Front View

Lot 47 North View

Do YOU want to Make A Difference to the Youth and our Community? Are you committed to making positive changes in our community and the world while having a bit of fun at the same time? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back while having fun.

Also check out our major fund raising project for 2021 "Lot 47" on the corner of Searle Drive and Kohinoor Lane in Prospector Park, Cromwell. This was previously the camping ground. We are "Building a House for St John and our Community". When I say "We" I mean a whole lot of us. We've got Rotarians, Lions, lots of Tradies, Suppliers and many other volunteers giving of their products, services and time to build this house.

To see the plans, specs and other good stuff, click on this link to the Lot 47 Website.

To Follow us on Facebook for progress photos and videos etc, click on this link to the Lot 47 Facebook Page.

Cromwell Youth Trust Van

The funds raised from the 2020 winter book sale and the 2020 Secret Shed Tour were allocated towards the purchase of this van for the Cromwell Youth Trust.

The significant contribution from our club of $18,000 allowed the trust to purchase an ideal van to safely transport the youth to and from programmed activities.

Very smart signwriting enhances the mana of the group,acknowledges the Rotary contribution and the great teamwork and collaboration with other groups and businesses in town are also shown across the back of the van.

Great to see this dream turn into a reality and opportunity for Cromwell youth.

St John Station Visit

Rotarians and Health Shuttle Drivers took up the invitation to visit the new St John Station building site last Friday. This impressive new facility is on track to be completed by the end of June at this stage.

The building is being built to the highest earthquake safety rating and so can be used as an emergency headquarters. The facility has accommodation for staff and space for public training as well as ambulance operational facilites.

Salvation Army collection

Thank you to Cromwell Rotary Club Friend, Vanessa Stupples, for doing a shift for the Salvation Army Collection on a chilly day last week at New World.

Queens Birthday Book Sale

Lot 47

The framing arriving at Lot 47 - the team now has that in place and the house is already taking shape. Call past and say hi and give encouragement to the amazing team of locals who are putting this project together.

Its a credit to everyone involved - thank you!

We are working with the Lions Club to provide morning smoko on site for our wonderful subbies who are donating their time and expertise.

We plan to have a container with home baking as well as supplies for a cuppa available on site.

On days that there is a bigger team there we will take fresh morning teas along.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Can you help with baking? Money towards supplies?

Contact Neroli 0274346014

Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

Rescue helicopters to benefit from annual book sale

Cromwell Rotary members enjoyed an evening with Otago Helicopter Trust representative Viv Seaton and intensive care flight paramedic Ross Kirkpatrick last Monday evening.
Having travelled from Dunedin to Cromwell, the pair spoke to Rotary about the valuable support Rotary Cromwell is providing through their annual Queens Birthday Weekend Book Sale.
“Each year we are consistently looking for $1 million to help our communities in times of need, the government does fund the bulk of our service, but there is still a large amount required,” Viv explained.
Five helicopters service the Southern region from the Waitaki south and demand is increasing.
In 2017 there were 890 callouts, while in 2020 that number increased to 1540. “Our 2020 figures include two bases combined, both Lakes District and Otago, however, there is increasing demand for our services and community support is crucial,” Ross said.
Helicopters are equipped with the very best medical and night vision equipment allowing paramedics to get where they are needed.
The Otago Helicopter Trust relies on support from the community and as many know, when you need help, the sound of a helicopter approaching is incredible.
Cromwell Rotary’s Queens Birthday Books Sale will be held from Friday, June 4 - 6 in the Cromwell Bowling Club on Alpha Street.
Proceeds from the annual event will go toward supporting the Otago Helicopter Trust.
“A very special thank you from me, and on behalf of those I attend too, they also thank you,” Ross added.
Cromwell Rotary president Pam Broadhead was pleased the Rotary group is able to help and looks forward to another highly anticipated and successful book sale.

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