Rotary International is an international service organisation which spans the globe with more than 35,000 clubs in 200 countries. It brings together 1.2 million members to provide humanitarian service in the local community and elsewhere and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.It is a non-political and non-religious organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, or political preference.

For more than 45 years, the Rotary Club of Stirling has served the local community, supported youth and community groups and those in need throughout the district and and overseas.

As the world deals with the effects of a global pandemic, the Rotary Club of Stirling will continue to support the local community and play our part in international efforts to slow down the spread and to offer aid and comfort to those most at risk.

We are proud to be a part of this incredible organisation which remains the oldest and largest service network in the world.

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The Rotary Club of Stirling is pleased to launch their Community Grants 2021

The Club would like to hear from not for profit community organisations, cultural & environmental groups and associations about community projects that you feel could be supported.

The total funds available, with a maximum of $500 per grant, will be divided at the discretion of the Community Grant Committee of the Rotary Club of Stirling.

Full details and an application form can be found here

The Best Ever!

After an interrupted, extended run, Sculpture for Interiors and Gardens IV closed on Sunday, 29 November.

In spite of the difficulties experienced in the age of COVID-19, this year's Exhibition was, by some distance, the biggest and best ever for the exhibitors, for the national Trust and for the Rotary Club of Stirling!

Jan Lyon and Tim Boon, the hard-working and inspirational Conveners and Curators of the Exhibition, attributed its success to the enthusiastic support of the

National Trust, SA

Tapanappa Wines

Adelaide Hills Council

Camellia Society Adelaide Hills

Carla Blair

Cleveland Garden Centre

Crafers Copy and Print Centre

Veronica Forsayeth

MaxArt (Terry and Jill McMahon)

David Hamilton

Deborah Miller

Kaye Bucherfield

Red Cacao

Roger Masters and

Swift Signs

45 Years of Service to the Community!

What a wonderful celebration it was when we hosted current and past members to a special anniversary party on the 10th of September.

There was quite a buzz in the room as old friends and partners renewed old acquaintances and reminisced about some of the many of the clubs achievements and milestones over nearly half a century.

Two charter members were able to attend and it was great to hear from Past President Peter Frazer who was a founding member. Also present was John Stoddard, one of the stalwart, continuing members of the club he helped create back in 1974.

Peter Frazer shared memories of the early days and John Norris was our amiable MC

Among those who also shared anecdotes were:

Ian Cogdell and David Wotton.

I was pleased that Barry Klose, the only remaining Charter member of RC of Onkaparinga, his wife Bronwen and Past Predident Keith Broderick were present to share memories of when Stirling sponsored their club in 1978.

Barry and Bronwen Klose and Keith Broderick

President Russell Camens and Kevin Wilson of the Onkaparing club and Past President Shiralee Judge of Mt Barker represented the club who sponsored us in 1974.

Our other closest neighbouring club, Blakiston, was represented by President John Rowley.

The specially commissioned anniversary cake reflected the colours in the current Rotary Theme of “Rotary connects the world”. Sue from Azure De Lis Cakes in Mount Barker took the vibrant colours from the Logo to present a very attractive cake which was white chocolate and fresh raspberry filling.

Our two Charter members , John Stoddard and Peter Frazer, ably assisted by President Susanne Marie, cut the cake after a rousing Happy Birthday was sung.

Inaugural Programs of Scale Grant Honors Those Leading Malaria Treatment Efforts in Zambia

By building on a proven concept — such as efforts to stamp out malaria in Zambia — Rotary’s new multimillion-dollar Programs of Scale grants help make good better.

$15.5 million gift will fund new Rotary Peace Center in Middle East or North Africa

The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa.