Category: Mercantile Foundation

ANZAC Day Commemoration 2025 The Captain conducted the 2025 ANZAC Day Commemoration at the boatshed with many of the young members present. The commemoration took the opportunity to highlight club member Gordon Davieswho died on service in WWII.  Gordon learnt his rowing at Scotch College and raced in the 1st VIII in 1935 in the seven seat. […]

The generosity of Sean Colgan continues to amaze us. He made another substantial donation to the Foundation in March which is very much appreciated. The Foundation has also been advised of a bequest from the Estate of the Late Rosemary Richardson. The Foundation continues to fulfil its purpose for the Club admirably, providing 4% of its capital to […]

Members will be no doubt be aware of the great work of our donors through the Mercantile Foundation. These donors have enabled the Club to renovate the boathouse twice with the next renovation due again in about 8 years time.  These donors to the Foundation have also enabled a growing income stream to be paid […]