Our RYE Essi Mustonen helping out at Sunday's markets
Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Despite all the disruption caused by the
Goolugatup Lowerlands Renewal Project, we still managed to deliver our usual professional parking management for Sunday’s increasingly popular Perth Makers Market.
Market patrons once again showed their appreciation, contributing a very worthwhile donation total that will go straight back into supporting our community and international Rotary projects.
A huge shout‑out to the volunteers from Applecross Rotary, Rotary Attadale, Rotary E‑WA, Waylen Bay Sea Scouts and Fremantle Sea Scouts. Your ongoing commitment makes this possible.
One challenge that continues to grow is how we manage the physical workload involved in the Saturday and Sunday setup, and the pack‑up on Sunday afternoon.
While we can comfortably resource the parking hours with the support of our members, partners, Friends of Applecross Rotary, E‑WA and Attadale Rotary, and the WBSS and FSS, we are still relying on some of our parking volunteers to also handle the heavy lifting for setup and pack‑up. This is becoming too much for several of our long‑serving regulars who have carried this load for many years.
It’s time for us to think outside the box and explore how we can engage reliable and capable people to assist with the more physical aspects of the operation.
I would really appreciate your suggestions.
This activity remains an important fundraiser for our club at a time when generating income is becoming increasingly difficult. It is also a fantastic opportunity to interact with the public, showcase what Rotary is all about, and hopefully attract new members or supporters who want to contribute to our projects.
And of course, one of the great things about Rotary is the fellowship — making a difference, working together, and having fun along the way.
For example, nothing beats enjoying an ice‑cold beer after packing everything back into storage following another successful day raising funds at the Perth Makers Market.
