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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 not only in their local community but also nationally and internationally. We are fortunate to live in a relatively wealthy country, so our national and international work is usually focused on helping others 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, Engedi, St Vincent de Paul, CanAssist, 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.

Nest boxes

Posted by Ken Engsmyr on Nov 03, 2020

Photo L to R: Cliff Cowell and John Short

Rotarians and members of Men's Sheds from Parkes and Forbes have collaborated to make bird nest boxes for fire-affected bushland on the South Coast of NSW.

Seventy-five bird boxes were constructed.

Rotary Clubs of the Sapphire Coast will install the nest boxes to replace the natural hollows which were destroyed or damaged in the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020.