June 2009 National Conference at Cairns

Scope ladies performing our rendition of “Julie Andrews arrangement of “These are a few of my favourite things” - Putting “the fun into Fundraising” and do we ever - fabulous time had by all.

Major raffle June 2009

Don Page MP drawing of the raffle with money towards our major raffle the Positron Emissions Tomography (PET) Scanner for Lismore. This scanner is used for early detection of Cancer, Heart diseases and brain disorders. We had a very successful raffle again this year and raised in excess of $10,000.00

FUNDRAISER

For Sam Petterson aged 18 who has cerebral palsy T37. Sam has been running his heart out over the last few years. A dinner was held at the Ballina RSL on 18th Sept 2009 with raffles for Sam to raise funds to assist him to compete in the National mini Paralympics. A successful night raised $1,000.00 to assist Sam. Sam was successful and won the silver medal in the 1500 metres.. He also competed in the 400 metres and came 5th. He competed against athletes from many nations including New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, USA along with all the States of Australia.

OCTOBER 2009 SCOPE MONTH
QUIET ACHIEVER AWARD MONTH

Mrs. Betty Chandler of Lennox Head, a small village just north of Ballina was born in Mullumbimby, lived most of her married life in Lismore. After the death of her husband Betty moved to Lennox Head. Betty has always been very involved in her local Catholic Church but she wanted to become more involved in the Community.

Much of Betty’s community work is done quietly outside her involvement with the church. She volunteers to drive the elderly Lennox Head residents to medical appointments in Lismore or to Ballina for shopping. She has been president of the Lennox Head St Vincent de Paul Society for 15 years and has, with others, ensured the Op shop was always open for the needy in the community. As a St. Vincent de Paul counsellor, Betty offers support to many. She is renowned for her hugs and her sponge cakes – it’s not uncommon for her to deliver as many as three sponge cakes a week to locals celebrating a birthday. We considered Betty to be very deserving of our Award for her tireless work in her Community and along with the Award we presented her with a cheque for $300.00.

Our Award night was held at the Lennox Head Bowling & Sports Club and was very well attended and included the Mayor of Ballina Mr. Phil Silver, parishioners of the local Catholic Church, personal and community friends of Betty’s. Light refreshments, punch, tea coffee were provided by the Bowling Club and our club provided a congratulatory cake. The evening was a tremendous success enjoyed by all.

RIVAFEST BALLINA 29 Nov 09

Sweltering on a very hot and humid day - mammoth effort by all, with as usual wonderful home baked cakes, slices, choc crackles, toffees, sugar coated peanuts, scones, home made confectionary, fruit cakes etc.

We welcome all interested ladies to our monthly meetings to learn what Scope is all about and to have fun and make new friends.