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By Karen StadeRotary Club of Whakatū, NZAssistant Governor D9999 A community mobile hub caravan gifted to Fire and Emergency NZ by Rotary will play an important role in the ability of New Zealand’s Nelson community to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and fires. Led by the Rotary Club of Whakatū, the $132,000 […]
By Anne MatthewsD9560 Passport Rotary Club Advertising executives will often tell you that a good marketing campaign displays creativity, resonates with the target audience, attracts interest, and achieves its intended objectives. And that is exactly what Kevin Mackin, of the Rotary Club of Yarram, Vic, did recently when he advertised in the local newspaper and […]
By Jane MooreRotary Club of Berwick, Vic The Rotary Club of Berwick, Vic, recently achieved a trifecta in establishing an outward facing community project that has also showcased Rotary and strengthened its relationship with long-term community partner St John of God Berwick Hospital. The planning, implementation, construction, and completion of a kerbside community garden at […]
There are many stories about where the ‘Buddy Bench’ concept came from. Some say it all started with an American boy who, when faced with the possibility of moving overseas with his family, conceived the idea as a way of creating a place for lonely children to meet in the schoolyard of his new hometown. […]
When Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise President Margaret Milutinovic challenged Club Public Image Chair PDG Graham Koch to find a new way to promote the wonderful work of Rotarians, he came up with the idea of a radio show, and before too long, the Cairns Rotary Hour was born. The Rotary Hour is a weekly […]
All over Christchurch, NZ, in sheds of every shape and size, there are committed enthusiasts doing the things they love: from rebuilding vintage cars to growing vegies, from painting and wood turning to soap making and motorbike collecting. In November 2023, the Rotary Passport Club of Ōtautahi organised the first ever Christchurch Shed Tour, Behind […]
By Amy Fallon Mark Balla, also known as ‘The Toilet Warrior’, has used his work to dramatically change the lives of thousands of schoolgirls and their communities around the world to promote Rotary. Mark discovered the challenges confronting teenage girls in India who had no school toilets on a 2012 business trip there. It was […]
For the past 36 years, the Rotary Club of North Perth, WA, has run its Hyde Park Festival in iconic Hyde Park on the outskirts of Perth’s CBD. Held annually on the Sunday and Monday of the Labour Day long weekend, the family friendly event offers many attractions across the 15-hectare park, with activities and […]
By Adam Reibel Working with the Zone 8 Public Image and District 9830 teams has shown me the extent and impact of volunteering in Rotary clubs. Over the past four years, I have made 12 films showing the reach and action that Rotary has in our local communities and its valuable service contribution globally. Video […]
By Amy Fallon Rotary in Tasmania has embraced the use of drone photography to shine a light on major club fundraising events. The Devonport Motor Show, held in Tasmania’s stunning Aikenhead Point, is a major annual drawcard for the Rotary Club of Devonport North, attracting around 600 display vehicles and 6,000 people every March and […]
Botanical Bazaar The Botanical Bazaar is the Rotary Club of Gold Coast’s major fundraiser, but it is also a high-profile community event that enhances Rotary’s public image by promoting environmental sustainability, providing exposure for local suppliers and community groups, and creating a unique and relaxing environment among the community gardens, with live music, delicious food […]
By Kurt AherneCommunity News Reporter If Rotary clubs are to attract new members, donors and sponsors, the good work they do needs to be understood in the wider community. From my perspective, as editor of a regional newspaper, I encourage all Rotary clubs in country and suburban locations to report to the local paper regularly. […]