By Lachlan Ellis<\/p>\n
The donations from a local car event have been tallied, and the organising club\u2019s president says he is beyond proud of the club, and the community, for getting behind some very worthy causes.<\/p>\n
The Marsh Rodders hot rod and custom car club ran its Show \u2018N\u2019 Shine & Swap Meet last October, and part of the proceeds were presented to local community groups and charities by the club\u2019s President Peter Douglas just before Christmas.<\/p>\n
Mr Douglas thanked the car community and enthusiasts from across the state for heading down to Maddingley Park, and in turn, supporting these amazing groups.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe donated $2,500 to Soul Food, $2,500 to The Neighbours\u2019 Place, $1,000 to the local SES, $1,000 to the local CFA, and $1,000 to MooraPool. It\u2019s fantastic to be able to contribute in this way, it just shows the support from the community who come and see our show,\u201d he told the Moorabool News.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s how it should work, swings and roundabouts, you know? It was a good effort, it feels good as a local not-for-profit club, being able to give back to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The aim of the annual Show \u2018N\u2019 Shine & Swap Meet is to donate back to community groups depending on attendance, with a great turnout and over 500 cars on show at the 2023 event allowing this fantastic fundraising to occur.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to give a shout out to [then] Mayor Cr Rod Ward, Councillors Moira Berry and Paul Tatchell, local Member for Eureka Michaela Settle, all the Marsh Rodders club members for putting in on the day, and all their partners and kids for giving a hand as well.\u201d Mr Douglas added.<\/p>\n
The next Show \u2018N\u2019 Shine & Swap Meet is planned to run on 20 October, and Mr Douglas says it\u2019ll be the biggest show yet \u2013 so make sure to keep an eye on the Marsh Rodders Facebook page for information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Lachlan Ellis The donations from a local car event have been tallied, and the organising club\u2019s president says he is beyond proud of the club, and the community, for getting behind some very worthy causes. The Marsh Rodders hot rod and custom car club ran its Show \u2018N\u2019 Shine & Swap Meet last October, […]<\/p>\n