Woden is a member club of District 9710 of Rotary International.
• The Club was chartered in 1969, and is an incorporated body under the ACT Associations Incorporation Act 1991.
• We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people and their stewardship of the land on which we meet as a Rotary Club.
• The Club’s name Woden comes from the name of a farming homestead built by Dr James Murray in 1840. The name Woden Valley was adopted when sub- urban development began in this area in 1963.
• Our Club emblem reflects the ancient Scandinavian God Woden or Odin, the supreme God and Al-
fadur (All‑Father). He drew wisdom from the well of the Giant Mimir. He had two
ravens called Hugin and Munin (Thought and Memory) who flew forth every day and returned at night to tell him what they had seen, so contributing to his wisdom.
A brief history -
A Spotlight on:
Club Service Community Service
Vocational Service International Service
Youth Service
Printed: October 2011Why I enjoy being a member of
The Rotary Club Woden of
Meetings are held each Wednesday, 6 for 6.15 pm, for dinner at:
The Federal Golf Club
How to get there?... From the Melbourne Avenue-Mugga Way roundabout, take the Red Hill Lookout road, and diverge right
at the Federal Golf Club turnoff.
President, Bernadette Cappello email: [email protected] Secretary, Mike Rodd, Ph: (h) 02 62851871
email: [email protected] PO Box 637, Woden ACT 2606 Attendance Officer, George Pratt,
(h) 02 62860240
email: [email protected] www.rotarnet.com.au/woden (or www.wodenrotary.org.au)
Members actively support the five avenues of Service in Rotary
Rotary International theme for 2011/2012.
“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”
Rotary International, the world’s first service organisa- tion, is made up of over 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Its members form a global network of business, professional and community leaders who volunteer their time and tal- ents to serve their communities and the world. Rota- ry’s motto, ‘Service Above Self’, exemplifies the hu- manitarian spirit of the organisation’s more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterise Rotary worldwide. The Rotary Club of Woden upholds Rotary International’s motto of ‘Service above Self’ as a club focused on fellow- ship and service to the local community and beyond.
We pride ourselves in a strong tradition of friendship and a supportive environment for our members.
Fundraising activities:
• In collaboration with other Rotary Clubs, we carry out car parking for the Royal Canberra Show – an important annual fund‑raiser – and a way of enjoying fellow Rotarians’ company.
• Rotary Rides Canberra is run each year by Woden and Gungahlin Rotary, and provides an opportunity for Canberrans and visitors to see our beautiful City – and to get some healthy exercise at the same time.
Social activities:
• The core of our fellowship is our weekly meeting.
6pm for 6.15pm to 8pm on Wednesdays.
• We participate in BBQs, and other social events.
• Partners and friends are welcome at any meeting, but especially when there are special speakers and visiting groups.
• We enjoy friendship and one another’s company while participating in our service activities.
District Affairs:
• District 9710 has 17 clubs in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and 31 clubs within the surrounding areas of south‑eastern New South Wales (NSW). All are within a 300 kilometre radius of Canberra. District 9710 is part of RI Zone 8.
• Opportunities are available for members to be in- volved on District Committees.
Membership
• Our Club includes both male and female members of all ages from all over Canberra..
• Members are considered to represent their vocations and are encouraged to be involved and engaged in Club activities.
• Service projects provide opportunities for participa- tion and leadership for all members.
• Fees are an annual membership fee ($240), and a weekly dinner charge ($22).
• New and prospective members are always wel- come. If you want to come to one of our meetings, or obtain some information on how to become a member of the Rotary Club of Woden, please contact the Secretary.
• Please indicate to a member if you are interested in joining.
Meetings
• Dinner meetings are held weekly.
• A variety of guest speakers at weekly dinners pro- vide topical information and entertainment.
• Occasionally special meetings are held for activities such as workplace visits, social activities and multi‑Club dinners.
• As Rotarians, members may attend meetings at any other Rotary Club in the world.
• Leave of absence from the Club can be arranged.
Club Information
• Our weekly bulletin, The Raven, keeps members and friends of the Club informed about Rotary activities and is available on our website and Facebook page at:
www.rotarnet.com.au/woden (or www.wodenrotary.org.au) www.facebook.com/WodenRotary
“Woden Rotary”
The things we do ...
Service projects include:
• Projects for Indigenous Australians, including a 5‑year project to help improve health, especially in regard to kidney disease, in the Aboriginal community of the Western Desert, initially at Kintore, 500 km west of Alice Springs. The Purple House 2 at Kintore is now a hive of activity. No longer is this building in the dilapidated state it was in prior to its refurbishment by Rotary.
The dialysis section has been fully equipped and brought into action and the health education room furnished.
• Rotary Adventure in Citizenship is an initiative of the Rotary Clubs of Woden and Canberra, and is supported by the Parliamen- tary Education Office. Year 11 students from all parts of Australia come to Canberra. The program provides them with an increased awareness of their responsibilities as citizens, the values and privileges of being an Australian, and the roles of the Australian Parliament and of Canberra as the National Capital.
• Sponsoring students and young people to undertake study or vocational training in Canberra and District. This includes science development courses, youth leadership courses eg Model United Nations Assembly.
• Working in less developed countries such as the building of a children’s dormitory and kitchen for a school in the hill tribe area north of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
• Recognising outstanding people by Honorary Memberships of the Club and people in the local community for vocational and community service awards.
• Supporting Rotary International’s multi‑million dollar con- tributions to the campaign to rid the world of poliomyelitis and malaria.
• Supporting Global Youth Exchanges, for students looking for an overseas exchange experience.
