Australia Day Celebrations

Over fifteen years ago, we thought that the then City of Traralgon should mark our National Birthday with an event which was open to all citizens. A community breakfast and flag raising ceremony was proposed by us and accepted by the City. 

The year 2010 saw a crowd in excess of 1200 in Traralgon's Victory Park and we cooked and served breakfast to most of them. After the Flag Raising Ceremony many people set off on the Heart Walk. This event remains an important part of our contribution to the Traralgon community and has the support of Latrobe City Council.

Charity Golf Day

Our 2011 Charity Golf Day was a resounding success, thanks in no small part to the support of Westpac Bank, Traralgon and the business community of Traralgon.

Profits from the day have been donated to 2 local causes - LV Palliative Care and LRH Operating Theatre (specifically purchasing a piece of very important equipment used in treating Prostate Cancer patients).

The 2012 event planning is underway and is scheduled for April 1st, 2012. We MUST thank Traralgon Golf Club and Traralgon Guardian Pharmacy as well as a wide variety of Traralgon business houses who give their generous support on the day.

Traralgon Farmers Market
 

Our Farmers Market is steadily gaining in popularity with an average of over 40 stall holders in attendance regularly. Customers come from all over Gippsland to savour the wide variety of fresh produce at Traralgon Farmers Market.

For the second year in a row, our market was a finalist in the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association (LCBTA) "People's Choice Awards".

It is with great pride that we advise that the Traralgon Farmers Market won the Community Service/Organisation Category. President Ted accepted the award on behalf of the club and thanked the members and stallholders for their effort and enthusiasm which resulted in our customers supporting our nomination

 
General Fund Raising

Our club is very conscious of the need to have funds available to help when ever and where ever the need arises.

One of our major fundraising activities involves a regular Saturday morning Spinning Wheel at Traralgon Centre Plaza. This spinning wheel enjoys enthusiastic support from the local community and the profits ensure we can give aid when most needed.

We also sell Lions Christmas Cakes and Lion Mints.

As you can see, we sizzle sausages with the best, and we are rapidly gaining a reputation for general catering which gives us opportunities with many community events. Our club is well equipped and in every instance complies with both the Fund Raising Appeals Act and the current Victorian Food Handling Regulations.

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