Alice Glachen guest speaker.

Alice  a member of the Rotary Club of Albury Hume, Director of Capital Fundraising Campaign for Albury Hilltop Accommodation Centre, part of Fight Cancer Campaign.

Hilltop providing motel style accommodation for regional cancer patients.

Background, grew up in a Rotary family, an exchange student then followed father as a Rotarian. Husband and herself owned Beacon Lighting in Albury and served as Mayor of Albury. Following sale of business joined Hilltop as Fundraising Director.

Planned December launch, then bushfires, then when smoke settles COVID, cancelling media events.

Need for accommodation for regional community, over $1M raised during the planning of Stage 1 which is now complete. Cost $5,122,129, budget $5,400.00.

Large rooms providing sanctuary and safety in comfortable quality rooms. A home away from home. Caters for all ages, space for children, library, community board room.

Over 56,000 room nights available, over 2,700 families assisted, occupancy now nearing capacity.

32 Local Government Areas in footprint with Moira #1 user.

Stage 2 in planning with additional 10 suites, library and quiet room, gymnasium. laundry, an additional admin. area.

Stage 2 Cost & Funding. Cost $3,808,000, Commonwealth Government $1,904,000, Cash on hand $1,134.796, with a shortfall of $769,204.

Preliminary planning for stage 3.