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  “Founding VIEW Clubs is the best thing I have ever done…I hope VIEW will become the greatest voice of women in Australia.” George Forbes, 1970
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Merimbula VIEW Club

About

Merimbula VIEW Club was formed in 1980.

Our Club is now a morning club. Our first official morning meeting was held on 3rd March 2026. We will now be known as Merimbula VIEW Club. Wonderful friendship in a small club which supports two Learning for Life students. Always interesting guest speakers at monthly dinner meetings and popular monthly coffee mornings. 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 the 1st Tuesday each month
Time: At 10.00am for 10.30am
Where: Club Sapphire Merimbula
Address: 119 Main Street, MERIMBULA NSW 2548

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Contact

Pat on 0418 618 687
Email: pat.mcrae@bigpond.com

Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

2026 Committee consists of: President Jan, Vice President Liz, Secretary Pat, Assistant Treasurer Sue, Delegate Liz, Publicity Officer Robin and Program Linda.

Bega Valley Shire Expo 2026

Local community volunteer organisations participated in Bega Valley Shire Council Expo in Volunteer Week.

The VIEW display attracted many interested women who were given brochures and information about local clubs.

Robin and Pat can be seen in the accompanying photo.

Guest Speaker in May 2026

Hannah Marshall, Administrator of Merimbula Visitor Information Centre, was Guest Speaker for our Club's May meeting; gaving an informative and interesting insight into the functioning of the Centre.

Robin thanked Hannah on behalf of all.

Celebrating 46th Birthday in April

On 7th April our Members, and guests including friends and members from other clubs enjoyed a very happy celebration of Merimbula VIEW's 46th Birthday.

Christmas Wrapping Fundraiser in 2025

Photo shows Merimbula Member, Liz, along with Bega Member, Pam, enjoyed serving this happy customer.

Christmas 2025 Hamper Draw

Our major Christmas Raffle was very successful both financially and in promotion of VIEW and The Smith Family.

Photo shows Liz, Sue and Jan spreading the Christmas cheer.

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Guest Speaker in June 2025

In June our guest speaker was Rachel Paterson, whose topic was Welcome Experience. This is a new project that has been implemented through our local Council, supporting new workers and their families into a new community. This encompasses accommodation, schools, medical, and social interaction etc.

This project is particularly beneficial to a number of international workers who are employed with the Snowy 2 and live in the Bega Valley area.

Accompanying photo shows Rachel with President Jan.

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New Members Welcomed in 2025

Photo shows President Jan welcoming two new Members, Esther and Marion.