DARE TO SHINE

On Saturday March 9 as we close out 2024 International Women's Week, we encourage you to gather your friends for a fabulous night of great food, wine and song.

Our annual WINE WOMEN & SONG COMMUNITY GALA is underpinned by the Rotary Club of Wahroonga and this year we are directing our focus to our YOUTH.

KYDS Youth Development
Streetwork
FunDrum

This spectacular MUSIC AND GALA PERFORMANCE will feature special guests and showcase some of the most talented youth across our local community and surrounds. Delight in a delicious and original menu created by Chef and Staff of Hornsby RSL Club who are once again "coming to the party". Dance the night away with the incredibly talented TOTAL RECALL - 80's Show Band.

There will be a Lucky Door, Silent Auction, Bag a Bubble, plus Games of skill and chance.

Our raffle will feature over $1000 worth of prizes.

Dress: "Dare to Shine" ...

We sold out in 2018 and in 2022, so don't delay in securing your tickets. Corporate tables available which will include signage, pre event and on the night recognition. There is an option at registration to advise dietary requirements and requests for seating.

Offers of prizes and sponsorship is being sought - please contact salliannemcclelland@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on March 9, 2024

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Our Host:

The Rotary Club of Wahroonga: Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Within our community the Rotary Club of Wahroonga underpins a number of activities and charities, including these three essential services.

Our beneficiaries:

KYDS Youth Development Service: KYDS provide barrier-free, easily accessed counselling, provided by approachable, non-judgmental professionals. No formal referrals from doctors or school staff are needed to see us. They are a free service and will work with young clients for as long as they need.

Streetwork: Streetwork aims to help vulnerable young people affected by destructive influences and behaviour to turn their lives around through Kickstart Mentoring Program (one-on-one mentoring). The 11 to 18-year-olds referred to our program struggle with mental health (often suicidal thoughts and self-harm), alcohol and substance misuse, social isolation, school or work disengagement, youth crime and at risk of youth homelessness.

FunDrum by Jim Jam Music: Fundrum program has been running since 2018 on Friday afternoons and is a wonderful musical and social class for teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Our Fundrum teachers are trained in the Drumbeat and African Drumming programs and have a passion for making music with neurodiverse children and young adults.

Wine Women and Song Collective:

Three local women who share a love for music, community and giving back.

Kylie Clift has been a vocalist and performer for over 20 years and a Licensed Kindermusik educator since 2005. Kylie founded Jim Jam Music in 2006. Kylie is also the lead vocalist in the popular Sydney Retro band ‘Total Recall’.

Carmel May has a wealth of experience in the music and theatre industry having worked as a performer on stage and behind the scenes managing many ticketing departments for Sydney Festival, The Ensemble Theatre and Ticketek to name a few. Carmel is the Studio Manager at Jim Jam Music.

Sallianne McClelland 30 years' experience in Event Management, Strategic planning, Not For Profit sector and fundraising. Inaugural Board Member and subsequent Board Chair of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter. NSW Local Woman of the Year and inaugural Westfield Local Hero. Advocate for Women's Community Shelters, Board member of Boomerang Meeting Place Inc. and Hornsby Shire Councillor.