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ROTARY ANNS

The formation meeting on the Rotary Ann Club was held at the Marine Hotel on17 September 1954. The President was Mala De Kock and the following were founder members:

 

One of their main projects over the years has been the Hospital Fair in which 27 different groups were involved in manning stalls to raise funds for the local Provincial hospital. Since 1963 the Rotary Anns (wives of Rotarians) have run a shop called "Bargain Box". This extraordinary shop, with humble beginnings, is run entirely with the voluntary effort of the Hermanus Rotary Anns. The shop serves :
a) to clothe the poor
b) to raise funds with which the Rotary Anns can better the local Community
c) fellowship!

The clothing and other bric-a-brac is either donated by and/or bought from the public at a third of the selling price and in this way good quality clothing at affordable prices, is sold. From humble beginnings, when nett profit for the first 4 years was R1 700, the end of last financial year showed a nett profit R25, 231,68. Over the years the total takings have increased and now more than R32, 000 goes through the till annually. Because of the success of the "Bargain Box", 4 needy charities, namely Zwelihle African Creche, Society for the Care of the Aged, Child and Family Welfare, Hermanus Service Centre (Meals on Wheels) regularly receive monthly donations.

Many, many charitable projects have been supported and funded through the abbreviated list will give some idea of how far the Rotary's wheel's spinning has reached.

 

The "Bargain Box" has had 5 addresses since it's inception. After negotiations, and in recognition of service given, the town Council two years ago made available, at a nominal rental, a plot of ground near the heart of the town. The Hermanus Rotarians then took up the challenge on behalf of their Anns. Funds were raised and borrowed from monies available from a bequest. A new "Bargain Box" was planned and built This new, self-owned building meets the specific needs for the smooth running of the shop which is open four the Hermanus Rotary Club has to be serviced.

The project has been good for the Rotarians, has built up enthusiasm amongst the Rotary Anns and an ongoing project has been established which will help assist the needy in the village and is good publicity for Rotary

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

As part of a contribution to the Rotary Foundation the Club has recognised the following as Paul Harris Fellows:

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