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| THE Kempsey West Rotary Club handed over $5000 to the Slim Dusty Foundation after a successful fundraiser in October last year. |
| 21st February, 2006 |
| Story courtesy of Angus Green – Macleay Argus |
| This money was raised at the Slim Dusty Country Music Memories held on the long weekend in October last year at Bruce and Trish Woods' property east of Kempsey. |
| The event idea was put forward by Bruce Woods, a member of the Kempsey West Rotary, and this was taken up by the members in support of the Slim Dusty Foundation. |
| A successful auction of donated items was held, including a Red Cedar coffee table from "The Nulla Collection", a painting of Slim's boyhood home by Betty Allman, a framed print of Slim, and accommodation vouchers for the Bong Bong Motel in Moss Vale with complimentary passes to the popular Bradman Museum in Bowral. |
| The $5000 donation was received at Bruce Woods property last Wednesday by Slim's widow Joy McKean. |
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| ^ Kevin Farrawell, Bruce and Trish Woods, Slim Dusty's widow Joy McKean, Foundation general manager Kathryn Yarnold and Brian Irvine. |
Ms McKean said the support of local business and the Kempsey community really hits home as to the impact her husband had on people through his music. "Local people are interested and supportive, which is where the strength of this project lives," she said.
"Once we get the site settled I believe that support will explode tenfold as people see something that has been a dream of so many for so long, begin to develop into reality.
"The support and participation of people like the Woods' and the Kempey West Rotary Club are keeping this dream alive, and I thank them for it." |
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| Kempsey West Rotary Club president Brian Irvine said the idea was to not only raise money, but also to pay tribute to Slim for his life and what he did for Country Music. |
"The night was a great success, with a lot of excellent entertainment for all to enjoy,” he said. |
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| Slim Dusty Foundation general manager, Kathryn Yarnold, congratulated Kempsey West Rotary Club on a well organised event and thanked the members for their tireless efforts, and the generosity of the participants on the night. |
"The turnout was fantastic with not only local faces, but people attending from all over New South Wales," Ms Yarnold said.
"It is actually very exciting to open your mind to the potential for the growth of this night as a strong, locally owned event." |
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| Anyone wishing to support the drive to create the Slim Dusty Centre — at whatever level — are also invited to make their tax-deductible donation to the Slim Dusty Foundation by calling 1800 18 SLIM (1800 18 7546) or by visiting the Centre’s website at www.slimdustycentre.com.au |
Further information about the Slim Dusty Centre and its aims is available from the Foundation’s
General Manager, Kathryn Yarnold at 02 6562 6533 or slimdustycentre@midcoast.com.au or our website www.slimdustycentre.com.au |
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| Further information: |
| The Slim Dusty Foundation |
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Kathryn Yarnold
General Manager
18 Kemp Street, West Kempsey.
PO Box 70, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 02 6562 6533
Fax: 02 6562 1849
Email: slimdustycentre@midcoast.com.au
Website: www.slimdustycentre.com.au
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