Greater Geraldton Rotary Club begins 32nd Radio Auction by taking pre-calls open for donations

The Greater Geraldton Rotary Club is starting pre-calls for their annual Radio Auction, marking the 32nd year of the charity event that raises much-needed funds for local community projects. Pre-calls open at 9am on Wednesday, June 7, and new donors are encouraged to call while volunteers will ring previous donors to secure the goods to go to auction later in the year. A fortnight after the initial pre-calls, more calls will be made by volunteers to prospective donors on June 21. In the days leading up to the main event on November 5, a full list of items with a time schedule will be released and calls to bid will ring through to the Telstra building. A major charity event for the region, the proceeds go to local community projects and helping those in need, with the Rotary Club hoping to raise more than $40,000 this year. Last year’s auction brought in $36,000 worth of pledges for auction items including cars, holidays, coffee vouchers and swimming lessons. Rotary Club co-ordinator Di Gilleland said the Radio Auction had come a long way since its beginning, and encouraged businesses to get the ball rolling as pre-calls open for new pledges on 9965 4888. “Service above self is the motto — we’re looking forward to seeing what comes in this year, and what community projects we’re able to support with the help of everyone,” she said.