During the Parade
A few glimpses during the Carnival of Flowers 2023.
Stories
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Helping the hungry & the Homeless!Each month our club gives back to our local community by supporting Tony's Community Kitchen!  |
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Creating a Buzz with this year's Carnival of Flowers Float 🐝The streets were buzzing with this years Carnival of Flowers! Our club took to the streets with an epically crafted float! Fun Facts Our float was made from 95% recycled materials We had over 200 hand made paper flowers 80 hand crocheted bees and hundreds of fresh flowers!    |
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2022 - 2023 Annual ReportOur 2022 - 2023 Annual Report can be accessed here:
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TMRC Representing... |
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Rojin & Waheed Rash - Members Behind the Badge StoryToowoomba Metropolitan Rotary Club membership were given the gifts of knowledge, understanding and perspective during their morning meeting by two of the newest members to join the rapidly growing Toowoomba Club, Rojin & Waheed Rash.   |
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2022 ShelterBox Champion Awards Ceremony2022 SHELTERBOX CHAMPION AWARDS CEREMONY
More than $300,000 raised for emergency shelter by Rotary Club Champion Award winners over the last 3 years ShelterBox will host an awards night on Tuesday 25th October at 7pm AEDT / 4pm AWST where 80 Rotary Clubs across Australia will be recognised with a ShelterBox Champion Award. Rotary Clubs around Australia are invited to join ShelterBox CEO Mike Greenslade as he officially announces the winners of the 2022 ShelterBox Champion Awards. Join special guest speaker Zone 8 Rotary International Director Jessie Harman as she opens the night to reflect on the incredible work achieved by the international disaster relief partnership between ShelterBox and Rotary. “In a year where we have seen the world come together to support people affected by the crisis in Ukraine and the devastating floods in Pakistan, the 2022 ShelterBox Champion Award winners are truly deserving of their awards and the impact they have made” said Mike Greenslade, CEO of ShelterBox Australia. The ShelterBox Champion Awards are an annual event that showcases the dedication and commitment of Rotary Clubs in helping people who have lost their homes to disaster and conflict. This year’s ceremony will take place via a national video conference where all Rotary Clubs and members can share the moment together. 2022 ShelterBox Champion Awards Night Tuesday 25th October 2022 7pm AEDT / 4pm AWST Guest speakers - Jessie Harman - Zone 8 Rotary International Director, Sanj Srikanthan - CEO ShelterBox UK, & Mike Greenslade - CEO ShelterBox Australia To register your interest in attending the 2022 ShelterBox Champion Awards ceremony please send an email to Kieryn Deutrom at kieryn.deutrom@shelterbox.org.au or phone 0400 273 624. |
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Rotary Foundation - Charity Event DinnerClub members are cordially invited to attend a special Rotary Foundation Charity Dinner on 22 November 2022.
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Carnival of Flowers PreparationsFriday night saw our end of month drinks at the float shed getting ready for the carnival which is on 17 September.  |
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2022/23 ChangeoverThe Toowoomba Metropolitan Rotary Club had its change over on 29 June at the Middle Ridge golf course. It was a fantastic evening and it celebrated the successes of Leroy and his Board for their inaugural year.
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The Carnival of Flowers
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Metro Club Charters on 1 July 2021
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Rotary’s Response to the 1918 Flu Pandemic
This is how Rotary responded to the influenza pandemic that began in 1918 and came in three waves, lasting more than a year. The Rotary Club of Berkeley, California, USA, meets in John Hinkel Park during the 1918 flu pandemic. |
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Rotary at the Start of the United Nations
During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter. Many countries were fighting the war when the term “United Nations” was first used officially in the 1942 “Declaration by United Nations.” The 26 nations that signed it pledged to uphold the ideals expressed by the United States and the United Kingdom the previous year of the common principles “on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world.”
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History of Women in RotaryWomen are active participants in Rotary, serving their communities in increasing numbers and serving in leadership positions in Rotary. The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary. “My fellow delegates, I would like to remind you that the world of 1989 is very different to the world of 1905. I sincerely believe that Rotary has to adapt itself to a changing world,” said Frank J. Devlyn, who would go on to become RI president in 2000-01. The vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over the Rotary world to allow the admission of women into Rotary clubs, and several close votes at previous Council meetings.
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An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.
Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.