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  VIEW members exclusively support the children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
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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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  As a VIEW member there are many opportunities to volunteer your time and skills to directly help and support The Smith Family and disadvantaged Australian children and their families.
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  With more than 300 clubs around Australia involving some 14,000 women from all walks of life, the collective voice of VIEW is an important aspect of the organsation's work.
- Sponsor a disadvantaged student
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There are more than 300 VIEW Clubs located in communities throughout Australia looking for new members – women from all backgrounds and walks of life, who want to make a difference.
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Port Macquarie Lighthouse VIEW Club

About

Port Macquarie Lighthouse VIEW Club was formed in 2001.

Currently, the Club sponsors three Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

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 2nd Wednesday each month
Time: At 6.00 for 6.30 pm
Where: Port Macquarie Golf Club
Address: 698 Ocean Drive, PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

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Contact

Cheryl on 0412457309
Email: lighthouseeveningview@gmail.com

Club News

Meet Our 2026 Committee

We are pleased to welcome our newest member Sue, to our Committee as Assistant Secretary. She has been a very supportive member at meetings and social activities, in particular assisting at our Fashion Parade event.

Accompanying photo R-L: Asst Secretary Sue, President Karen, Vice President Meryl, Asst Treasurer Lois, Treasurer Lynn, Program Lorraine, Delegate Janet, Program Lex, Secretary Cheryl.

Welcome Sue and 2025 Christmas Celebrations

Top photo: Our 2025 Committee at the All That Glitters Christmas Dinner; and

Bottom photo: is the welcoming of new member Sue H.

All That Glitters at Christmas 2025

A group of All that Glitters Christmas photos, including the incredible Christmas Hampers donated by our wonderful Members.

Celebrating our 24th Birthday - Shades of Blue

Our “Blue Sapphire” 24th Birthday, with “”Shades of Blue”.

Celebrating our 24th Birthday

Cutting the cake (L-R) New Member Sue H, Dawn S “Making A Difference” award recipient, Pres Lorraine J, Janet W, “Making A Difference” award recipient

Celebrating our 24th Birthday

L-R Colleen J, Margaret D, Gay Z, Lorraine B enjoying 24th birthday celebrations

Celebrating our 24th Birthday

L-R Judy D, Lynn W, Pam J enjoying celebrating our 24th birthday.

Celebrating our 24th Birthday - Welcome

Our “treasured” Treasurer Lynn S and Asst Treasurer Lois H welcoming members to our 24th birthday

"Making A Difference" award to Dawn

President Lorraine (L) congratulating Dawn S on her “ Making A Difference” award.

Making A Difference award to Janet

President Lorraine (L) presenting Janet W with her “Making A Difference” award