RSL Club Sponsor Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge
Adriana Porcelli & Grace MacPherson, both sponsored by the RSL Club to take part in the 27 Septempber - 8 October Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge.
Building community leaders for tomorrow and keeping the spirit of our Anzacs alive in the hearts & minds of the future generations!
"Thunder Project"
As a unique way to not only raise much needed funds for the Willan Hills School but to also provide interative involvement between the children and the raising of the steer, Wagga RSL Club purchased a steer to be auctioned. The children chose the name, "Thunder", because he reminded them of a fluffy storm cloud. Thunder recieved regular visits from the children right up until he was sold at auction on Monday 7 December raising $9,500. All proceeds went directly to the school thanks to the generous waver of fees from everyone involved. It is heart warming to know the generous spirit in our community is alive and well!
RSL Club helps the community
At Wagga RSL Club, our spirit of social responsibility rests on one principle: giving back to the very community that has helped to make Wagga RSL Club successful.
The most obvious way the Club contributes is through the Community Development Support Expenditure scheme (CDSE). The CDSE scheme is designed to ensure that larger registered clubs in NSW contribute to the provision of front-line services and projects within their local communities.
Successful Recipients for this year included:
CDSE Scheme
(Community Welfare & Social Services)
| Willans Hill School | $25,650.48 |
| The Forrest Centr | $2,510.00 |
| Mission Australia | $7,500.00 |
| Kurrajong Waratah | $3,250.00 |
| Family Support Gambling Counselling | $10,000.00 |
| Men of League Foundation | $2,000.00 |
| Assistance Dogs Australia | $4,500.00 |
| Technical Aid to Disabled | $2,500.00 |
| Calvary Alcohol & Other Drug Services | $5,000.00 |
| Alzheimers Australia | $2,048.00 |
The RSL Club has continued to fund this program above what is expected and have made extensive donations over and above the requirements of the program. This year we would have given more than $400,000.00 in total. We are a community based club and believe strongly on giving back where we can.
Some of where RSL CLUB has helped above & beyond the CDSE scheme
(Community Welfare & Social Services)
Kapooka Army Base - Tragedy Memorial | $10,000.00 |
| Vietnam Veterans Reunion | $2,000.00 |
| Kapooka Army Base - Open Day | $10,000.00 |
| Kokoda Leadership Challenge | $6,945.00 |
| Stephen Williams Trust | $3,500.00 |
| The Action Awareness Group (TAAG) | $1,00.00 |
(Sporting)
| Henwood Park Soccer club | $2,000.00 |
| Southern Sports Academy | $4,5000.00 |
| Wagga RSL Cricket Club | $57,500.00 |
| Wagga Cycling Club | $1,000.00 |
| Kappoka Golf Club | $1,500.00 |
(Arts)
| Riverina Conservatorium of Music | $1,000.00 |
| Riverina School of Strings | $500.00 |
(Club Facilites)
| Wagga RSL Bowling Club | $125,333.00 |
| Wagga RSl Courtesy Bus | $71,907.39 |
| Wagga RSL Childrens Creche | $24,594.35 |
| Free room hire for many community organisations | $71.178.26 |