Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak (RCOD)

Experience Orange! Expo -

showcasing recreational, hobby, sport and special interest groups.

27 February 2011 at the PCYC, Seymour Street, Orange

The Experience Orange! Expo is planned to be a community based event. The Expo will provide an opportunity for hobby groups, local clubs and associations, and possibly some businesses, to present to the public their particular recreational, sport, hobby, interest group or support network, and to inform the community of the many activities available in Orange. Such an Expo would provide the community with information about all these groups and encourage participation. Increased participation helps to build strong and healthy communities.

The purpose of the Expo is to introduce Orange residents, including those new and recently arrived, to the wide array of leisure activities that are available in our area. Currently, there does not appear to be much opportunity for such groups to market themselves and attract new participants. RCOD has identified at least 150 groups in Orange. Each group that wishes to participate in the Expo will choose either a 3mx3m space inside the PCYC or an opportunity to present their activities outside (weather permitting). A nominal charge will be made to cover costs.

The Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak organised the very successful Central West Garden and Outdoor Expo for 5 years from 1999 to 2003. This was followed by the club organising the popular Feathers, Fur and Fun Expo for 4 years from 2005-2008.

The intention is not to make a profit but any excess funds that are raised will be distributed between the PCYC and RCOD community projects.

Ric Cother

Chair

Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak, Experience Orange! Committee