The Winnit Club is a voluntary service organisation that has been going to Rottnest Island since 1931.ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Primarily the Winnits do work on the island under the direction of the Rottnest Island Authority that benefits all those who use the island for work and recreation.ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY Annual Report 2003-2004 p.16 http://www.rottnestisland.com/docs/ria-annual-report/annual_report_0304.pdf?Status=Master Club members raise funds and provide their expertise and labour for many of these requirements.ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY, Annual Report 2011-2012 p.30 http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/publications/tabledpapers.nsf/displaypaper/3815331a7c782c136ae6675348257a85001669d1/$file/5331.pdf The club specialises in the construction of access boardwalks and stairs.SMITH, R. 5th WA State Coastal Conference 2009, "Invaluable Volunteers: Making the most of volunteer contribution to the environmental and cultural wellbeing of Rottnest Island", p.2, http://www.perthregionnrm.com/media/3125/cc-smith.pdf
Projects
Some of the activities club members have been involved with include: Raised the funds to build the island's first nursing post in 1960Sullivan D The Rottnest Islander (Summer 2008) "Des Sullivan's Rottnest – in his own words" p.11 http://www.rottnestisland.com/docs/default-document-library/Rottnest_Islander_Summer_08.pdf and paid the wages of the nurse Fay SullivanThe Rottnest Islander (Summer 2008) "When Des was 'King'" p.11 http://www.rottnestisland.com/docs/default-document-library/Rottnest_Islander_Summer_08.pdf The original "Quokka Shelter" and West End board walkROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Installing emergency lighting at the airportROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Restoration of the Oliver Hill Gun BatteryROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Installation of stairs at Bathurst Lighthouse, Salmon Bay, Fay's Bay and Narrow NeckROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Paving of the P Hut and train shed, construction of the Oliver Hill Railway station platforms and sheltersROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanksBACK C. The Rottnest Islander (Summer 2009) ":Tracking down history" p.11 http://www.rottnestisland.com/docs/default-document-library/Rottnest_Islander_Summer%2009.pdf Painting the seawall twice from end to endROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Maintaining the museumROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Beach access paths and all of the fencing from Villa Kitson to Bathurst LighthouseROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks Restoring the headstones, fencing and maintaining the cemeteryMIGNOR G. "Photographs of Western Australia" http://www.mingor.net/localities/rottnest.htm Survey of the coastal risk signs and developing a database including the GPS location of each sign.ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY Annual Report 2003-2004 p.41 http://www.rottnestisland.com/docs/ria-annual-report/annual_report_0304.pdf?Status=Master Constructing the boardwalk at the West EndHAMES, K. WA Tourism Minister (February 14, 2012) "Rotto boardwalk uses 2.2 million plastic bags", http://engage.wa.liberal.org.au/item/9048 Constructing the stairs from Pinky's Beach to the Bathurst lighthouseROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/volunteering-on-rottnest-island/special-thanks The steps and fencing at Geordie BayDUFFY, E. WA Business News (October 31, 2000) "Volunteers work behind the scenes", http://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Volunteers-work-behind-the-scenes Installation of five environmentally friendly toilets costing $650,000 at Parker pointWestern Suburbs Weekly (December 20, 2011) "Volunteer group flushed with success" p.13 http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Volunteer-group-flushed-with-success/7610758/Joondalup Wanneroo Times (January 5, 2012), "Rangers and Winnits get job done installing toilets on Rottnest Island" p.12Comment News (December 27, 2011) "Project is a winner for Rotto" p.1 $141,000 grant from Coastwest to construct the walkway and tiered stairs at Henrietta Rocks (in conjunction with the Rottnest Society and the Rottnest Foundation)ACOTT K. The West Australian "Rottnest wear and tear to be fixed" (January 9, 2012) http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/news/12531216/ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY "Rottnest Walk Trail Project" http://www.rottnestisland.com/conservation/rottnest-walk-trailHUL, C. ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY Coastlines (Autumn 2013) "Coastal Protection and Rehabilitation Project at Henrietta Rocks, Rottnest Island", p.3 http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/dop_pub_pdf/Coastlines_Autumn(1).pdfSCRIVEN R. The Rottnest Society, "Henrietta Rocks Project" April 2013 http://www.rottnestsociety.org.au/henrietta_rocks.htm
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External links
Rottnest Island Authority