A new directory to all the service clubs in the Light Electorate was launched yesterday (Sunday 8 October 2017) as a prelude to Service Club Week 2017, which will be celebrated from this coming Sunday.
The directory promotes the work undertaken by service clubs in the electorate, has been prepared by local Member of Parliament, Mr Tony Piccolo. Mr Piccolo launched the directory at the Gawler Country Women’s Association Hall in the presence of the Chair of the Association of Community Service Organisations, Ms Bronwyn Heard and Gawler Mayor, Karen Redman.The directory will be available in print and online version.The directory covers service clubs that are either located in the Light electorate or provided a service to the electorate.Mr Piccolo said a shortened version of the directory is posted to all new electors to the Light electorate each month as a way of promoting these service clubs.“The aim of providing the directory is to encourage people to join and participate in one of the many clubs in the local area,” Mr Piccolo said.Each listing in the directory outlines the objectives of the Club, its office holders, contact details and examples of work undertaken by the club.Mr Piccolo said through their fundraising efforts, service clubs are able to support a range of projects which benefit children, people in need and the environment, amongst many others.“In fact, the depth and breadth of activities service clubs are involved in is endless,” Mr Piccolo said.“Not only do service clubs support their communities through their own projects but also by lending a hand to other community organisations.“A number of local events would not take place if it were not for the volunteer labour provided by service clubs,” he said.Service clubs do most of their work at the local level but through their international affiliations they also support important projects in developing nations; the elimination of polio is just one example.Mr Piccolo said in times of crisis service clubs pitch in with direct assistance by providing support for emergency services workers and make funds available to support those affected by natural disasters.“Through this directory, we hope to promote the work of service clubs and encourage members of our communities to join in and make a difference,” Mr Piccolo said.“The directory was launched this week as our small contribution to Mark Service Club Week 2017.“I would like to thank the members of the service clubs who enrich the lives of those people living in the Light Electorate,” he said.The hard copies of the directory are available from the Light Electorate office, the online version can be found at http://www.tonypiccolo.org/publications-1.