"History ...."	May 20th, 1931 saw the birth of the Apex Club of Ballarat - Club No. 2. This was in the middle of the depression when unemployment, poverty and misery were rife. Yet in these unfavourable conditions the infant flourished, fellowship and service nourished the young club and soon the Ballarat Club became a vigorous service organisation. The population of Ballarat City was 35,683 and the Commonwealth Basic Wage was $6.84-if you could get a job. Retiring age for Apexians was set at 35.  The Ballarat Club remains an active service club and has been involved in a number of notable projects over its 70 year history. Projects such as the starting of Sovereign Hill, return of the Golden City Paddle Steamer to Lake Wendouree, the Ballarat Community Adventure Playground, the Ballarat East Fire Brigade Salvage Rescue Unit and Meals on Wheels to name just a few. With the eligible age limited to between 18 and 45 years this is now a mixed gender service club and is continually challenged to maintain a strong and vibrant membership.  The Club holds dinner meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
"Annual Apex Open Air Artshow ...."	The Apex Open Air Art Show was first staged as part of the Begonia Festival in 1954. From a small beginning of some 130 exhibits the Art Show grew slowly and has blossomed into a major public attraction with up to 1000 paintings on display in recent years.
"Christmas Trees ...."	In 1992 member Richard Lyons came up with the idea of selling Christmas Trees and offering a delivery and pick up service of the 'dead' trees. This tradition continues today - watch out in the local newspaper "The Ballarat Courier" for times, prices and dates.
"Meals on Wheels ...."	In November 1966 member Les Drury suggested that the Club try to organise Meals On Wheels in Ballarat. Les chaired a small committee and with the help of members Bill Layther and Stan McBride began investigations. Their visit to a Department of Health Officer was met with a negative response and suggestion that the previous three attempts from Ballarat had failed and this would as well. The Club accepted the challenge and after 15 long months of organising, held a public meeting, raised $1,000 and recruited 220 volunteer helpers. Meals on Wheels was launched by the Mayor Cr. Nicholson (later to become Sir Arthur) in February 1968.
"Sovereign Hill ...."	Not only did the Ballarat Apex Club start the committee which became the Ballarat Historical Park Association, it also provided three of its first five presidents (Doug Cowles, Bill McGregor and John Hayden). In 1963 member David Phillips suggested that a re-creation of a mining township of the 1850's be built as a tourist attraction near Ballarat. An "Historical Park Committee" was set up by the Club in 1965 chaired by Frank Morgan. Jack Chisholm stirred the club into shifting the proposed park from Magpie into the city proper when he was Mayor of the City. When Doug Cowles was President he called a meeting which was addressed by the Mayor, Councillor Roff and Mr. Ross Holloway from Swan Hill. It was held at Craigs Royal Hotel on 9th July 1966. The first meeting proper was called in August 1966 and the Association was incorporated on 29th March 1967.
"Golden City Paddle Steamer ...."	The Ballarat Apex Club purchased the Golden City Paddle Steamer in the mid 80's. A Golden City Paddle Steamer Society was formed and Ballarat Apex gave the Paddle Steamer to the Society who continue to maintain and preserve it. The Paddle Steamer is now housed in the original 'Gills' Boat Shed on Lake Wendouree where a museum run by the Society is open to the public.
"Cancer for Kids Car Show ...."	In 1993 Samantha McIntosh approached the club with the idea of the club helping her to raise money for children with cancer. Member Daryl Crawley suggested a car show, and the Cancer for Kids Car Show was born. Run in partnership with the Vintage and Classic Car Club in the Sunshine Biscuit Factory at Ballarat, this project raised almost $11,000. The money was split between 'My Room' of the Leukemia Auxiliary, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and the St. John of God Hospital Radiotherapy Unit in Ballarat.
"Community Adventure Playground ...."	In 1994 member Rob Karmouche and his wife Debbie mooted the idea of an Adventure Playground for Ballarat. Two years later on 20th November 1996 work began with a team of approximately 3000 volunteers taking up the challenge to finish the build in five days. On 25th November this challenge was realised and the Ballarat Community Adventure Playground was officially opened by the Mayor of Ballarat.