Rotary Club of Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Mission
To enhance the Wagga Wagga, National and Global communities by engaging dedicated members in impactful service projects, fostering fellowship, and promoting positive change.
Vision
A vibrant, effective and inclusive Rotary Club, working collaboratively to inspire a thriving community through service, leadership, and sustainable initiatives.
Values
Service, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity & Fellowship
The Four Way Test of The Things We Think, Say, Do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all Concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
A Message from our President
Wollundry Rotary is an innovative club engaging modern initiatives, while recognising the values of the wider Rotary movement. The club is all inclusive and welcomes anyone who has the time, and a wish to offer a meaningful contribution, to local and international causes in a volunteer environment.
Every contribution is valued, with the opportunity to further management and leadership skills alongside experienced mentors from wide ranging and interesting backgrounds. Social events for Rotarians and partners in informal settings also form an important part of the Wollundry Rotary experience.
Wollundry Rotary has a particular emphasis on assisting local youth through school and university scholarships, as well as contributing to various Rotary youth programs as detailed on the website. Information detailing the Club’s very significant support for local charities, and overseas projects can also be found listed below.
David Golland
President Wollundry Rotary Wagga
Key Contacts
of Wollundary Rotary Club
History of the club
The Rotary Club of Wollundry Wagga Wagga Inc. was chartered as part of Rotary International on 13th May 1978 with Graham Hornibrook as Charter President. The club was formed as a lunch time club to offer an alternate meeting time to the existing three evening clubs.
Book collections was an early community service program but within the first year the Wagga Wagga Sunday Markets commenced. The Sunday Markets were successful for many years and by its cessation in 2016 had raised in excess of $2M.
The monthly Producers/Farmers Market was commenced in the early 2000s as was the annual Food and Wine Festival – the clubs first large festival undertaking. The FWF was very successful and attracted large crowds who enjoyed the offerings of many local wineries and gourmet food and dining outlets. Like the markets, it ran its course and ended in 2019.
The Gears and Beers Festival was conceived by visionary club member and cycling enthusiast Phil McIntosh. It started in 2014 and has grown annually to become a two day festival attracting thousands of riders and family/supporters from all over Australia and the world and provides significant financial injection to the local economy. The event is planned and managed by a dedicated team of club members with the support of many local Rotary Clubs and other organisations and community members.
The Wollundry Photo Competition is a newer and growing annual venture, having started in 2021 under the leadership of veteran local photographer and club member John Egan.
The Club has a reputation for robust fellowship among members and extending friendship to club visitors. Fellowship is fostered through interaction on the various programs and festivals run by the club as well as the weekly meetings and club social events.