Rotary Club of Portland Inc.

Rotary Club of Portland Inc. Welcome to the official Rotary Club of Portland Inc. page; created and administered by the Rotary Club of Portland Inc., Victoria, Australia. Rotarian H.

A meeting of the Rotary Club of Portland was held at Dawson's Cafe, Portland on Saturday 14th Feb., 1942. The chairman was the President, Em Logan who gave an address entitled: "Rotary Ideals". This was followed by the Organisational Meeting of the Rotary Club of Portland with 25 charter members. The organisation was completed and application for Membership in Rotary International was made. McKeow

n of the Rotary Club of Hamilton was the District Governor's Special representative to organise the club. The inaugural meeting of the Rotary Club of Portland was held on the 23rd. Feb., 1942. The first President of the Rotary Club of Portland was Dr. Henry Maling. The Rotary Club of Portland was formally admitted to Rotary International District 64 (now part of District 9780) on 8th Aug., 1942. Members of the Rotary Club of Portland Inc. are very proud of their achievements since their charter. These efforts are spread over all Avenues of Rotary Service. Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.

Thank you community knitters, we will stop collecting for this year at the end of Septmber.
02/09/2026

Thank you community knitters, we will stop collecting for this year at the end of Septmber.

451 rounds of sandwiches made, being packed ready for delivery to our schools.
25/08/2026

451 rounds of sandwiches made, being packed ready for delivery to our schools.

A special project from Portland Rotary to Koroipita, a picnic table for the shelter at the village rugby field.
24/07/2026

A special project from Portland Rotary to Koroipita, a picnic table for the shelter at the village rugby field.

The women paid a visit to the Village Kinder, they had donations of books, pencils, cases, textas and Fairy Bread. They ...
23/07/2026

The women paid a visit to the Village Kinder, they had donations of books, pencils, cases, textas and Fairy Bread. They were rewarded with giggles and songs

Orchid growing is one of the cottage industries at Koroipita, women tend the plants and sell the flower stems to florish...
23/07/2026

Orchid growing is one of the cottage industries at Koroipita, women tend the plants and sell the flower stems to florish's in town.
Portland Aluminium donated gloves for the women, presented by Barb South. Ben Zappelli from Rotary Club Colac Otway presented cloth pots needed for plant growing.

While the men built bridges the women got down to "Womens Business" - Bras. Portland Rotary is known in the village for...
22/07/2026

While the men built bridges the women got down to "Womens Business" - Bras. Portland Rotary is known in the village for bringing drills for the men and bras for the women. This year we had 2 family sized bags of 500 vaccumed packed bras. These were divided between Koroipita and Rotary Lautoka, who ensure they go to women in need. We also had donated clothes on offer. In less than an hour the tables were clear.

Tuesday saw the men working with the local work team, build bridges across the large drains to the roadways. Large drai...
22/07/2026

Tuesday saw the men working with the local work team, build bridges across the large drains to the roadways. Large drains are needed to prevent flooding in the wet season

How to have fun with a piece of cardboard. Question is did Roger join in?
21/07/2026

How to have fun with a piece of cardboard. Question is did Roger join in?

0730, off to the market to buy supplies for lunch. Lautoka Market is across the road from the hotel, then into the sper...
21/07/2026

0730, off to the market to buy supplies for lunch. Lautoka Market is across the road from the hotel, then into the spermarket for freah bread

Last week the team attended the Rotary Club of Lautoka's changeover , and were able to have a kava tasting.
21/07/2026

Last week the team attended the Rotary Club of Lautoka's changeover , and were able to have a kava tasting.

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Portland, VIC
3305

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