The Rotary Club of Parkes, NSW

A Rotary club was chartered in Parkes on March 27, 1939. That same year Poland was invaded on 1st September marking the outbreak of World War II.
 
Membership of the Rotary Club of Parkes brings opportunities for both fellowship and service.
 
Rotary clubs are self-governing but also form part of Rotary International. National and international networks enable Rotary clubs and Rotary members to pursue service work in their local community, nationally, and internationally. We are fortunate to live in a relatively wealthy country, so our national and international work is usually focused on helping the less fortunate.
 
National and international science schools, leadership programs, a safe driving program, and involvement with the Parkes Police Citizens Youth Club form part of the club's youth service work.
 
We support - and sometimes partner with - local service groups and charities including Anglicare, Angelcare, St Vincent de Paul, Can Assist, Ronald McDonald House, Cancer Care Western NSW, the Que  Club, the View Club, the Action Club, and the Lachlan Reconciliation Group to fundraise and organise or support local activities.