Rotary Club of Pakenham

26/01/2026

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23/08/2025

28/03/2025

A huge thank you to the Victoria Police Narre Warren Police Officers for taking the time to share invaluable tips on how to stay safe from scammers and burglars.

Your advice is crucial in helping us protect our community and stay vigilant against fraud.

Let's all make sure to follow these tips and spread the word to keep Pakenham safe and secure. Together, we can make a difference! 💪

01/01/2025

**Happy New Year 2025!**

What better way to kick off the year than with a fantastic BBQ at Bunnings? The weather was perfect, the crowd was lively and friendly, and the camaraderie really made it special.

We were thrilled to have the Mayor of Cardinia Shire stop by, snap a photo, and share it on Facebook to encourage even more support.

We'll be back at Bunnings on Saturday, January 11th. Come and grab a snag, and join in on the fun! 🌭🎉

See you there! 👍

24/12/2024

🎄🎁 Trailer Load of Christmas Joy! 🎁🎄

The Christmas Trailer Raffle, a cherished tradition brought to you by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Pakenham, has been spreading holiday cheer since 2006. With the incredible support from the Inner Wheel Club starting in 2008, this collaborative effort has grown into a beloved community event.

🗓️ Tickets are sold throughout November and December, with the exciting draw taking place just before Christmas. The raffle has garnered immense popularity, with local residents eagerly purchasing tickets each year. All profits from the raffle go towards supporting local community projects.

🎉 This year, the prize was a trailer and all its contents worth around $2,500! The support from the community was outstanding, and Rotary and Inner Wheel members extend their heartfelt thanks for this incredible backing.

The draw was held at Pakenham Market Place on Monday afternoon before Christmas, and the lucky winner was Brenda Botten, with ticket number 08507. Brenda, a resident of Pakenham, was overjoyed upon receiving the call and came with her family to claim her prize. In an act of incredible generosity, Brenda donated the trailer back to Rotary for next year's raffle, ensuring the joy continues.

🙏 Members of Rotary and Inner Wheel congratulate Brenda and sincerely thank her for her kind donation. We wish everyone a joyous holiday season and look forward to another successful raffle next year!

20/12/2024

🎉 Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Pakenham Grade 6 Award winners! 🎉

The Charles Hicks Award, named after the founding President of the Rotary Club of Pakenham and former Principal of Pakenham Consolidated School, has been celebrating outstanding Grade 6 students since 1989. This year, we're proud to honor students from 16 primary schools in Cardinia, Nar Nar Goon, Officer, and Pakenham.

🏆 Pakenham Consolidated School Charles Hicks Award Winners:
Sarah Beigi
Lucos Popata
Marlee Wright
Sam Robinson

🏅 Other School Winners:
Bridgewood Primary: Ruhanee Sharma
Cardinia Primary: Kayla Brunton
Chairo Christian College: Rory Moffet
John Henry Primary: Micah Braemar
Lakeside College: Melvin Mathew
Lakeside Primary: Katherine Scott
Minaret College: Andra Patria
Nar Nar Goon Primary: Jax Farrell
Orchard Park Primary: Rishiki Pillai
Pakenham Hills Primary: Bianca Rao
Pakenham Primary: Lily Steele
Pakenham Springs Primary: Noah Rivet
St. Brigid’s Primary: Maggie Manelski
St. Clare’s Primary: Coco Matic
St. Patrick’s Primary: Dylan Haughton

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and wish every Grade 6 Graduate great success in their journey to secondary school and beyond! 🌟🎓

08/12/2024

Rotary Award

Ron & Sylvia Cameron lived on a property in Toomuc Valley for many years, where they had an orchard growing soft fruits and tomatoes. They contributed to the Pakenham Community in many ways—Ron through Rotary and Sylvia through Red Cross and Inner Wheel.

They had no family and left money in trust for the ongoing benefit of the community. A substantial amount was given to Rotary Health Research, and a smaller amount was given to the Rotary Club of Pakenham to establish a trust to assist the education of local students. The first award was made in 2005, and annual awards are made to a student or students at Pakenham Secondary College.

The students, chosen by the school, must be high achievers, trustworthy, and show leadership abilities. The winning students' names are inscribed on a special plaque displayed in the school foyer. The student also receives a certificate and $750.00 to assist with ongoing studies. The recipients of the Ron & Sylvia Cameron Trust Awards for 2024 are Year 10 student Kaneisha Lynn and Year 11 student Yifei Wang.

Award recipients Yifei Wang and Kaneisha Lynn with Rotarian Ken Rook.

20/11/2024

🎄 Christmas Trailer Raffle is Back! 🎄

The Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Pakenham are excited to announce the return of the Christmas Trailer Raffle! This beloved tradition, which began in 2006, has been a huge success thanks to the incredible support from our community.

Starting in 2008, the Inner Wheel Club joined forces with Rotary to help with ticket sales, making this event even more special. Tickets will be available throughout November and December, with the grand draw happening just before Christmas.

The raffle has become a favorite among locals, with many eagerly purchasing tickets each year. All profits go towards supporting local community projects. This year's prize is a trailer filled with goodies worth approximately $3,000!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their continued support. The draw will take place at Pakenham Market Place on Monday, December 23rd at 5:00pm.

Look out for the trailer at various shopping centers around Pakenham. Come say hello, buy some tickets, and you might just be the lucky winner!

19/11/2024

Great ongoing work by the volunteers