The Kariong-Somersby Rotary Club has received two grants from the Albanese Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Programme and 2022-23 Volunteer Grants.

The club has used the two grants to purchase new computers, an upgraded AV system, new marquees, and function chairs.

In total, they received $11,100 from the two grant opportunities.

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, says these grants will support the Kariong-Somersby Rotary Club continue its work supporting our community.

“The Kariong-Somersby Rotary Club undertake a range of activities to support our community, including fundraisers, education evenings, and so much more”, Dr Reid said.

“These two grants will support the club to continue to undertake its community work as well as to support its volunteers”.

“I am proud to be a strong supporter of the Kariong-Somersby Rotary Club and all the rotaries doing outstanding work in my electorate”, Dr Reid said.

Kariong-Somersby Rotary Club Director, Mr Max Pittolo, says the club has already put several of the new items to use.

“The rotary club has already put the new marquees to use at a recent fundraising BBQ, and we are preparing to purchase our new chairs after they were ‘bum tested’”, Mr Pittolo said.

“I thank Dr Reid for his assistance with these two grants”.

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