ABOUT ROTARY & THE ROTARY CLUB OF LILYDALE
Rotary
International issued a charter to The Rotary Club of Lilydale on 23rd August
1965, which was presented at the Charter night Meeting on 13th November
1965. The Rotary Club of Camberwell was the
sponsoring Club. Membership on
formation totaled 27 foundation members. On 2nd August 1988 the Club was
incorporated under the Association Incorporations Act 1981.
Rotary
International forms a global network which is based within the local community
and which provides aid and assistance throughout the world. Rotarians know that
as an individual they can't achieve much in their spare time to help others -
but by working as a member of a team with other business men and women, the
effect of their contribution is amplified and significant improvements can be
made. For example, Rotary is eradicating the scourge of polio from this earth
by immunizing the children worldwide. Imagine what can be achieved when people
work together, enjoying a wider circle of friends and using their skills to
make this world a better place in which to live.
Each
Rotarian represents their industry or profession within their club, ensuring a
broad diversity of backgrounds and vocational skills are available to form
project teams. Rotarians also
recognize the need to maintain high ethical standards in their business and
professional lives and to promote and build goodwill both locally and
internationally, to encourage peaceful coexistence globally.
The Club is particularly active in
the Lilydale community and the Yarra Valley generally. The major activities of the Club all have
a community focus.
WHAT IS ROTARY ?
Rotary
is a world-wide organization that provides an opportunity for men and women in
business and the professions to use their vocational skills to assist the local
community. If you've asked yourself
the question "What can I do?" then this may be your answer. Rotary consists of individuals who are
willing to contribute some of their precious time and valuable expertise to
make a difference - to help those who need it and to encourage our youth to
reach their potential. Some facts:
·
Rotary was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris in Chicago,
USA.
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There are more than 1.2 million Rotarians world-wide in
over 150 countries with new clubs being formed every 12 hours.
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Rotary has a seat in the General Assembly of the United
Nations in recognition of the efforts of its membership to foster goodwill and
peace across national boundaries.
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Rotary is the world's largest non-government Foundation
providing educational and humanitarian aid.
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Rotary is non-political and non-religious, recognizing
the needs of all humankind to live and work together to achieve peace and
prosperity world-wide.
If
you would like a copy of the Club's Rules & Constitution or
Bylaws, please download
below by clicking on the appropriate button.
·
a copy of the
Rules & Constitution of the Rotary Club of Lilydale Incorporated.
·
a copy of
the Bylaws of the Rotary Club of Lilydale Incorporated.