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 totalled 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 immunising 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.
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.
There are more than 1.2 million Rotarians world-wide in over 150
countries with new clubs being formed every 12 hours.
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.
Rotary is the world's largest non-government
Foundation providing educational and humanitarian aid
Rotary is non-political and non-religious,
recognising the needs of all humankind to live and work together to
achieve peace and prosperity world-wide.
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 recognise 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.
If you would like a copy of the Club's Rules & Constitution or Bylaws, please download below by clicking on the appropriate button.
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a copy of the Rules & Constitution of
the Rotary Club of Lilydale Incorporated.
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a copy of the Bylaws of the Rotary Club of Lilydale Incorporated.