The Rotary Club of Oberon
Following an organisational meeting chaired by District Governor Roland
Bigg of Canowindra, the Club was chartered under Rotary International on
20 November, 1968. There were 22 original or charter members.
Oberon forms the eastern border of Rotary District 9700, which consists
of 41 clubs and extends to Hay in the west. Other locations include Parkes,
Lake Cargelligo, Wagga, Coolamon, Griffith, Grenfell, Orange, Boorowa,
Blayney, Young and Cowra. The four Bathurst clubs are our closest
neighbours in the worldwide Rotary family of 1.2 million men and women.
The Rotary Club of Oberon spends about 70% of its funds in the local
community. Projects range from assistance to families with a special need
to the development of the Rotary Lookout just to the west of the Oberon
township. Over the years it has rewarded local businesses for excellence
and individuals for outstanding community service. Young people are
sponsored to participate in the various personal development. and
leadership courses under Rotary's banner.
Catering at car rallies, farm clearing sales and other events provides a
large part of the Club's income. Beyond the local community, the Club
recognises its affiliation with Rotary International through contributions
to the Rotary Foundation, which funds major projects such as PolioPlus,
dedicated to the world-wide eradication of poliomyelitis over the 20 years
from 1985 to 2005.
