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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 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.

Rotary's Top Award:

Rotarian Peter Thompson received one of Rotary's highest awards, the Paul Harris Sapphire Pin, from Parkes Rotary Club President, David Hughes, at last Monday night's meeting.

2026 Rotary Changeover:

Members enjoyed a social night out at Parkes Coachman Hotel last Monday night, June.

Pictured is the newly inducted President, Geoff Tucker with his Board of Directors: David Hughes, Graeme Hunter, Mark Ritchie, Charlie Pecenka, and Colin Offner. (Absent are Peter Thompson and Pam Symonds.)

Pictured below was the main table on Saturday night.

Parkes Changeover Awards:

Geoff Tucker was inducted as President on Saturday night. Mark Ritchie was awarded the Arthur Roeder Award by Past President David Hughes.

Colin Offner, Charlie Pecenka, and Rex Veal were awarded Paul Harris Sapphire Pins at the Changeover.

Induction of Two New Members:

At the Changeover last Saturday Night, Brendan Johnson and Paul Azize were inducted into the Rotary Club of Parkes.

Another Paul Harris Award:

Rotarian Pam Symonds was also awarded a Paul Harris sapphire Pin

Parkes Rotary Driving Simulator

Parkes Rotary Club also provides our Driving Simulator in conjunction with neighbourhood Central to Schools in the Central West NSW, where students learn to use the driving simulator

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