Rotary Altona in Altona, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Rotary Altona

Locality: Altona, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9369 8358

Address: PO BOX 138 3018 Altona, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.rotaryaltona.org

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25.01.2022 Planning some much needed exercise in October here’s a chance to put your walking to good use raising funds or else support someone who is.

23.01.2022 Well, that’s a wrap on our 2020 AGM, and it gives us great pleasure to announce our Community Partner of the Year to our friend Peter Shepheard! A wonderful sup...porter of our community banks, he is always around to lend us a hand. Of course, he has proudly continued and supported the great work of his father Neil (longtime friend of ours too, and past recipient of this award) - because two Shepheards are better than one! Congratulations again Peter and we look forward to presenting you with your award in person! *seen here, with Director Michael Pernar at an event from what feels like eons ago... #communitypartner #2020 #agm #welldeserved

22.01.2022 We may be home but that doesn’t mean we have to bored. Enjoy a great day of Jazz and support researchers working on Mental Health issues at the same time. Use the link below to book your spot.

22.01.2022 Our dedicated members are continuing to be busy while ‘working from home’ with the overhaul of our locomotive, CP Rail 1238. This locomotive is undergoing some... modifications to ensure trouble free running when we can reopen to the community. Here are the refurbished bogies with new wheels and axles being reassembled to the locomotive.

22.01.2022 Altona Rotary Meeting by Zoom going well and hence a Rotary meeting is not a Rotary meeting without collecting fines, Happy and sad dollars, thank you to our footy clubs. So President Craig came up with the idea and w the support of Bendigo Bank for all members to have money boxes to keep the ball rolling (pun) So to continue our Fundraising in lockdown, to support our programs within the community, and the support of Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Community Bank Branches we’re Having a BALL at Altona Rotary - we invite you to our Zoom meeting, just reply and we will send you the link next meeting 22 Sept Tues 6:30pm

22.01.2022 So we took the donations we received from Sweeney Real Estate Altona and community members Melissa, Simon and Wei-ju and thanks to Jhae and the team from Altona IGA we turned that $340 into around 30 slabs/boxes of water,energy and sports drinks which were greatly received by Maree and the team at St George’s who as you can see in the photos are in full PPE. Thanks to President Craig and President Elect Joanne for making the pick up and delivery.

22.01.2022 So the countdown to Christmas has begun. This year we are pleased to make available our delicious cakes and puddings to anyone in Hobsons Bay, Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook, which we will deliver direct to your home or business. Great for gifts or just to eat yourself at a reasonable price. Better still every item sold provides funds to our club as well The Rotary Foundation. To place an order send an email to [email protected] and we will then provide you with account details to make payment and we will then confirm your delivery address.

21.01.2022 Most people have heard of Rotary Youth Exchange, the world’s biggest and best-known student cultural exchange program. But not everyone would know that it came ...about thanks to Australian Rotarians. Since it was conceived, Rotary Youth Exchange, or as it was once known, Rotary Student Exchange, has become one of Rotary’s most respected and valuable programs. The current Rotary Youth Exchange program had its genesis in an exchange between Australian Rotary clubs and clubs in Nebraska, US, back in 1959. The program’s ongoing success over the following years led to its official adoption worldwide in 1972. It started at an international assembly of Rotary governors, held at Lake Placid in the US in 1958. Harley Shaver, a past governor from Nebraska, asked many of those present to go home and consider a new idea of student exchange. This proposed exchange would enable students to spend a year in a different country, in a different culture, while going to school. Joe Bradbury, an incoming governor from District 280, Australia, accepted the challenge of an exchange between his district and the district in Nebraska, currently Rotary International District 5450. Joe asked two enthusiastic Rotarians, Peter Barnett, of Myrtleford Rotary and Clive Schliebs, of the Rotary Club of Wangaratta (@rotarywangaratta.org.au), now Rotary District 9790 (@rotary9790), to both develop the program’s rules and promote participation. The very first exchange was eventually held between District 280 and the district in Nebraska when, in January 1959, John Rogers, a 15-year-old student from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, arrived in Myrtleford. At the same time, two Australian students, Nick Rutherford and Norm Jordon, left District 280 for Scottsbluff and Grand Lake, Colorado. It was these first three Rotary Youth Exchange students who started what has now become an opportunity of a lifetime for so many others. Today, between 8000 and 9000 exchanges are arranged each year affording students from around 80 countries of the Rotary world the opportunity of a lifetime. Check out the full story in the September edition of Rotary Down Under. In mailboxes and inboxes now! Rotary Youth Exchange Australia #Rotary #RotaryYouthExchange #RotaryOpensOpportunities #DoingGood

20.01.2022 Here's some video of the Altona Civic Center opening. Converted from Super 8 footage that my grandfather Bon Hall had taken at the time. Hope you like it

18.01.2022 We will be at the market selling Christmas Cakes and Puddings so please drop by and check out our stall

18.01.2022 Sad to read of the passing of a true gentleman, great Rotarian and Past District Governor

17.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/online-first-home-buyer-semina/3442999105764337/?ti=as

17.01.2022 Pedro the Fisherman will be back at the Altona Beach Market this coming Tuesday with all our favourites and a new product. NEW Fishing Bait Mussels also King P...rawns $35kg, Raw Wild caught Banana Prawns $30kg and Mussels $7kg. #altonabeachmarket #streetmarket #seafood #thisisaltona #altona3018 #mussels #prawns #greatdayout

16.01.2022 Our crew comprising Joanne, Therese, Kevin, Bob, Alison, Gregor, Regis, Julie, Gaye, Patricia, Ray, Jodi & Peter adapted to the new procedures for Bunnings BBQs and were pleased to be back and able to serve quality snags and allow us to raise funds for our various projects. The addition of eftpos was well taken up and we ended up selling plenty of snags and raising a good amount of funds. Thanks to all that purchased.

15.01.2022 COVID Update - 9/11/2020 Inline with current Victorian COVID Third-Step restrictions - Altona Miniature Railway will remain closed until further notice. We are ...in the process of reviewing how we can reopen as a COVID safe venue, ensuring the safety of our volunteers and the public. At present, we are unable to take booking requests or provide a time at which this will reopen. We will provide periodic updates via our Facebook Page as decisions are made. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the rails soon!

15.01.2022 Get ready for a International Men's Day Virtual Lunch

13.01.2022 Our next meeting via Zoom is next Tuesday 22nd September at 6.30pm. We will be joined by William winner of best pre teen (sponsored by our club) in this years Altona Beach Film Festival. If you want to join us send a message via Facebook, email [email protected] or visit our website www.rotaryaltona.org so we can send you the details

13.01.2022 The Rotary Foundation funds the various programs of Rotary. Check out the link to see what have been doing and why your donations are in good hands.

12.01.2022 Our friends at Western Emergency Relief Network do an amazing job so spend a moment and vote for them please

12.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020. A little bit different this year with the COVID restrictions. #lestweforget2020 #wewillrememberthem #altonarsl

10.01.2022 The Altona RSL Active Art Therapy group are proud have created Artworks in tribute to Remembrance Day 2020. The group has certainly come a long way in finding t...heir own talents with the first class commencing well over a year ago now. Our Art group has continued via an online platform even during the entire time of the Covid Lockdown and I am so very proud of their achievements. Art therapy helps with mental health and stress issues that can affect our Veterans, First responders and or their families. A huge 'Shout out' to Sheree Symonds and the Altona RSL Committee for their continued support of this RSL active Art group. These are some of the groups Artworks depicting 'poppies for the fallen' and remembering those who have and still serve this country 'Australia' Lest we Forget. See more

07.01.2022 Time to set sail for Williamstown because the Seaworks Maritime Museum reopens today 11am -3pm #seayousoon #experiencehobsonsbay #marotimemuseum

06.01.2022 We are at Bunnings Altona North until 4pm so if your feeling in the mood for a snag drop by.

06.01.2022 Great event worth supporting

06.01.2022 Just a reminder we will be at Bunnings Altona North this Sunday 17th January from 9am to 4pm. So if you need some DIY or just in the area drop by for a snag and help us raise funds for our various projects.

05.01.2022 So with only 1 sleep to go, at 4pm today we smashed through the $30,000 mark of the #walkwithus campaign!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to William Butler winner of the Pre Teen category sponsored by our club.

02.01.2022 A look back on some of the amazing projects we've been able to support over the years. Love local...

02.01.2022 A shout out to the Hobsons Bay City Council who are currently upgrading Blenheim Rd which includes sealed car parks and the extension of the footpath. This wil...l be a safer and user friendly addition for the community who come and visit us and our neighbours at the Australian Islamic Centre. See more