While the local and visiting Rotarians, as well as their guests, soaked up the atmosphere, it was also an opportunity for the organisation to give back to the community.

And, boy, did they do that with Denman Rotary donating more than $40,000 to schools, aged care, fire appeals, sporting clubs and various charities in the shire.

Just some of the groups to benefit on the night were the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Denman Hospital Auxiliary, Cawsey Park Signage, Legacy, Australian Red Cross and RYLA candidate Coby Burkill.

The 2017 committee is: G. Pearson, J. East, T. East, D. Martin, B. Whitten, T. Farr, P. Moore and G. James.