Oakleigh Evening VIEW Club
About
Oakleigh Evening VIEW Club was formed in 1994.
Currently, the Club sponsors seven Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.
We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on 4th Monday each month
- Time: At 6.30pm
- Where: Oakleigh RSL
- Address:95-97 Drummond Street, OAKLEIGH VIC 3167
- Location on Google Maps
Contact
Claire on 0400 175 039
Email: oakleighevening.viewclub@gmail.com
Club News
Meet Our 2024 Committee
Great start to the year with our Annual General Meeting reporting what a successful year we had in 2023.
And a new committee took up office.
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Recycling in Monash in August 2024
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Recycling in Monash in August 2024
Our club were lucky to have Naomi and Chris from Monash Council as guest speakers last Monday. They gave us a wealth of information about doing the right thing when recycling. Members had lots of questions that they happily answered.
Accompanying photo shows Chris and Naomi.
Welcoming New Members in July 2024
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Welcoming New Members in July 2024
Accompanying photo shows three new Members receiving their name badges.
Christmas In July 2024 Auction
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Christmas In July 2024 Auction
Our Club’s annual Christmas in July plus Mystery Auction night was a huge success. The auction raised $427.
Solving the July 2024 Mysteries
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Solving the July 2024 Mysteries
Accompanying photo shows Members having fun while opening their mystery item, won in the auction
June 2024 Guest Speaker
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June 2024 Guest Speaker
Another very successful evening in June. Ann Nield, who can be seen in the accompanying photo, gave us a most interesting talk about her journey of discovering the history of her house built in 1925.
Welcoming New Member
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Welcoming New Member
Always great to welcome new Members, and Marg was presented with her name badge and VIEW information pack in June 2024.
Op-Shop Fundraising
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Op-Shop Fundraising
Accompanying photo shows our discerning shoppers looking at the array of items available at our pop-up op-shop stall, which raised $130.
Birthday Celebrations in May 2024
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Birthday Celebrations in May 2024
Our club’s 30th birthday was such a wonderful night!! All the members voted to take on the sponsorship of another Learning for Life student. That makes seven students we sponsor.
The Pearls of Wisdom theme was a hit with people putting on pearl necklaces, bracelets, brooches etc. People decorated their name badges in very creative ways to make them look partyfied.
Making A Difference in May 2024
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Making A Difference in May 2024
Andrea received a Making A Difference Award, and three Members received their 30th year service badges.
Photo shows all recipients
Twenty Years of Service Recognised in May 2024
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Twenty Years of Service Recognised in May 2024
While Gail was also recognised at our Club birthday celebrations receiving her 20 year service badge.
April 2024 Guest Speaker
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April 2024 Guest Speaker
Maureen from Story Dogs was an inspirational speaker who explained how the dogs go into schools and have young students read books to the dogs. It greatly helps students struggling with learning to read.
Accompanying photo shows Maureen with one of the adorable dogs
April 2024
April 2024
Allison, our new Vice- President can be seen in the photo receiving her Vice-President badge.
Plant Stall in April 2024
Plant Stall in April 2024
An amazing $251 was raised at our plant stall.
March 2024
March 2024
Joan is Welcomed to VIEW
Joan is Welcomed to VIEW
March 2024 Guest Speaker
March 2024 Guest Speaker
Welcoming New Member in 2024
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Welcoming New Member in 2024
Successful Silent Auction
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Successful Silent Auction
Christmas Celebrations 2023
Christmas Celebrations 2023
Our club Christmas Breakup was such a fun night!! Santa came to visit… of course there must be Santa photos!! And presents .. as a fundraiser!! And a prize for the most Christmasy outfit!!
Some of the outfits can be seen in the photo.
Impact for Women in 2023
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Impact for Women in 2023
Members felt honoured to hear from Lisa who is from Impact For Women. She was an amazing and passionate speaker who related the terrible statistics of domestic violence and how their organisation supports people who want to escape from abusive situations. We also welcomed a new member in November.
The photo shows Lisa on the right.
2023 Novel November
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