KEN MAXFIELD on CAMP GETAWAY

Like many great projects in Rotary, the idea for Rotary Camp Getaway at Axedale, Victoria, sprang from one person ... Ken Maxfield, of the Rotary Club of North Balwyn. Rotarian Ken’s dream of a special camp for special people has now become a reality, thanks to the power of Rotary and its hundreds of dedicated volunteers. As a District project most of the 73 clubs of District 9800 contributed to its establishment and redevelopment and its ongoing maintenance. The camp now provides recreational facilities so people with disabilities and special needs can enjoy outdoor, environmentally based programs.



CAMP GETAWAY

Camp Getaway is a purpose designed recreational camp at Axedale in Victoria. It provides at the opportunity for people with a disability or special need to experience the enjoyment of the outdoors and environmental based programs. The camp was a dream of Ken Maxfield's and become a District project. Clubs fro across District 9800 contributed financially and by undertaking work programs at the camp. The camp is now self-funding and can provide facilities for up to 100 young people.

    CONTACT:      Ken Maxfield:          0412 489 580       kmaxfiel@bigpond.net.au                                                                     


KEN MAXFIELD

Ken Maxfield joined Forest Hill Rotary on 23 October 1978. He changed and joined the Rotary Club of Gisborne in 1980 and became their President in 1982. Ken has since been a member of the Rotary Clubs of Flemington, North Balwyn and Yea. He served as Assistant Governor and on many District Committees. His special interest was Rotary Foundation and people with special needs. Ken was the driving force behind the establishment of Rotary Camp Getaway, a camp for people with special needs. Between 1962 and 1993 he worked in and owned companies involved in the import, wholesale, manufacture and retail in the watch, clock and jewellery industries.































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