Cup Day Celebrations at Kinglake

Posted by John Lynch

75 Rotarians and guests from Kinglake Ranges, Eltham, Mitcham and Nunawading convened at Kinglake West Mechanic Institute Hall on Cup Day.

Rotarian Colin Spencer (Mitcham) had sold his Redbox Winery which was formerly the location of this annual fundraiser for Aquabox. The Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges willingly picked up the baton to continue the tradition.

The AQUABOX's primary function is to provide clean drinking water from dirty contaminated water. It is a project of the Rotary Club of Eltham and is endorsed by RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service). Find out more at www.aquabox.com.au.

The fun day started with an auction of snails and a subsequent Snail Race. There were also the compulsory Rotary Raffles as well as Cup sweeps. At race time, we all watched the very close race on the gscreen.

Everyone enjoyed a healthy BBQ lunch with delicious desserts. A highlight of the day's festivities was a hilarious Phantom Race Call which (using some inside information) included a horse called BomberJohn - a formerly great performer that had just returned from suspension.

Judith presented a cheque for $550 for a Family Aquabox to Aquabox Chairman Dale Atkins.