News

Australia Day Awards - Our Loretta Recognised for Tower's Effort

Project: 
Towers of Strength

Daybreak's very own Loretta Rigby was awarded yesterday at the Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards as Volunteer of the Year (Highly Commended).

Loretta has worked tirelessly on the Towers of Strength Project since 2004 and her fellow members of Daybreak all agree that the task has been tough and would be nowhere near the stage it is, without Loretta's passion and commitment.

The Coffs Coast Advocate has a story with all the winners from the Awards!

Daybreak takes a break.

Daybreak Rotary will take a short break from our weekly meetings over the Xmas and New Year period.

The final 2009 meeting will be on Wednesday 23rd Dec 2009 and the first meeting back will be on Wednesday 20th Jan 2010. 

The members would like to wish everyone a happy and safe festive period and an excellent New Year!

Everyone's a Winner - Media Coverage

Project: 
Pride of Workmanship Awards

Once again the Coffs Coast Independent has given the 2009 Pride of Workmanship Awards some excellent media coverage for our Rotary Club - Thanks!

"THE achievements of more than 50 hard-working staff and volunteers have been celebrated at an event run by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak.

About 170 people, including 51 workers nominated to receive awards, their employers, colleagues, partners and family joined Rotarians at the Pride of Workmanship Award presentation night."

http://www.coffscoastindependent.com.au/news/local/news/general/everyones-a-winner/1696037.aspx

Award surprise for bank staff

Project: 
Pride of Workmanship Awards

DEBBIE Avery and Linda Stocks, two Westpac banking officers dedicated to customer satisfaction, have both been nominated for a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award.

Thanks to the Coffs Coast Independent News once again for the excellent media coverage!
http://www.coffscoastindependent.com.au/news/local/news/general/award-surprise-for-bank-staff/1681878.aspx

Coffs Independent News reports success of RYMarine 09

Project: 
RYMarine - Rotary Youth in Marine Science Program

THERE is no better place than Coffs Harbour to host an event that aims to better equip school students with marine biology and ideas for future marine-based careers.

With the presence of the National Marine Science Centre, sport diving charter businesses, the spectacular marine life off the Solitary Islands and businesses that manage the commercial and environmental concerns of coastal waters, Coffs Harbour is host to the popular annual youth educational event run by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak.

Pride of Workmanship Award Nominations 2009

Project: 
Pride of Workmanship Awards

Here is a list of the Pride of Workmanship Award Nominees received from the Coffs Coast Community so far!

Fay Gardner - Enrolled Nurse - Baringa Private Hospital    
"Nurse Fay is quite simply a star! Fay has worked as a Baringa Nurse for 17 Years and is as fresh motivated and industrious as she was at the beginning." and from a patient "The only way I can describe how she treated me was like the best mother on earth...after my operation she bathed and cared for me with so much dignity, respect and care and I wasn't even embarrassed...the young people in this world have a lot to learn from her"

Angela Griffiths - Assistant Accountant - Beyond Tax
"In her past year of employment as an Assistant Accountant Angela has surpassed my expectations in regards to her: Professionalism & Presentation, enthusiasm, commitment to full time employment, maturity, comittment to study & training, intellegence, confident positive and friendly persona and ambition and desication for her personal goals.... I have received numerous positive commenta from clients regarding Angela's helpfulness and efficiency."

Christine Woodward - Office Manager/DraftPerson - BlairLanskey Surveys
Every business should have a person like Chris.  She is multi talented. Taking on the role of Secretary/Receptionist, draftsman

Pride of Workmanship Awards - Nominees feature in media

Project: 
Pride of Workmanship Awards

Fay’s a star when it comes to nursing
CLAIRE SIMMONDS
http://www.coffscoastindependent.com.au/news/local/news/general/fays-a-star-when-it-comes-to-nursing/1626214.aspx

Daybreak the Winners!

Daybreak came out the victors once again on Friday nights annual Bowling Challenge with Nambucca Heads Rotary Club.  A great evening of bowling and friendship was had by 5 teams made up of Nambucca and Coffs Daybreak Rotarians.  Prizes for the highest and lowest scorers and players who bowled a strike (or more) during the game. Ultimately Daybreak won the coveted trophy with Nambucca vowing to come back next year and try and take it away.

Thanks to the Nambucca Heads Rotarians and Daybreakers for a great night out!

Recognising Great Workers

Project: 
Pride of Workmanship Awards

The Coffs Coast Indepentdent newspaper is supporting Daybreak's efforts to deliver 'Pride of Workmanship' to the community.  The Coffs Coast community are nominating individuals for excellent service and going beyond the call of duty. The Independent will be following the club's progress by featuring nominees and their employers over the coming weeks. See the articles below:

September is Rotary Youth Service Month

September is officially Rotary Youth, or New Generations, Month. Most people are aware of Rotary’s magnificent youth programs, and of the ongoing outstanding work by Rotary clubs in association with young people.