Welcome to the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast.

Rotary is a world wide network of around 1.2 million inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives and communities.  The Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast has members who are passionate and dedicated to supporting local and international projects.  Our Club provides opportunities for business networking, personal development and a range of fun social activities.

The Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast meets every Wednesday at 7.15am to 8.30am at Lederman Hall, Ballarat Health Services, Ascot Street South, Ballarat.  Visitors are most welcome and can contact the Club via the “Contact Us” tab.  To check out our activities, please browse the website.  We invite you to come along and meet us. You will find we are a strong, vibrant Club working within your community.

Kay Macaulay, President

60's Dance to Defeat Polio

Ballarat Rotary clubs combined to present a 60's dance with proceeds going to Rotarys world wide fight against Polio - a battle that is being won. Rotarians, family and friends took to the floor at the Ballarat Badminton Stadium on Saturday 28th April, 2012.

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Rachel Hudson Participates in RYPEN

RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) is an opportunity for teenagers  to develop “life skills” and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future. Rachel Hudson was sponsored by our club to attend RYPEN - on May 2nd 2012 Rachel returned to the club to share her experience.

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2012 RYLA Participants

Jess Glisson and Lachlan Preston thanked to the club on the 2th May 2012 for sponsoring them to experience RYLA. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is run annually in Rotray District 9780 where young adults are challenged to identify their strengths and abilities. Once identified these attributes are put ot the test.

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Conference 2012 - Warrnambool

March 23rd - 25th 2012 saw club members travel to Warrnambool for the annual District 9780 Conference; this year titled "Get Shipwrecked @ Warranambool". Speakers addressed the theme "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity".

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 Dean Nuttall Experiences the Dakar Rally

Dean Nuttall transported club members to the speed, excitement and challenges of  the Dakar Rally 2012 during his presentation on May 9th 2012. Claimed to be one of the two most dangerous sports in the world  (something Dean's mum did not need to know) provided another challenge for this challenge junky.

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The Scope of the Australian Red Cross

Nicole Baker outlined the scope of humanitarian work undertaken by the Australian Red Cross at the weekly meeting on April 18th 2012. From a Swiss battlefield in 1859 the organisation has grown from one concerned humanitarian to an international network  working to improve and protect communities amd individuals worldwide.

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Off Site Visit To Brimarco Pty Ltd

On the 11th of April 2012 the Vocational Services Committee organised a visit to Brimarco P/L at 17-19 Coronet St Wendouree where they make large trailers and vehicles like Booze Buses and race car transporters. Hosted by owner James Meaden and  our Rotarian Jennifer Hudson  an employee of the company. A tour of the facility followed an introductory talk  by James.

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What's New in My Life

Members Stephen Britton, Jennifer Hudson and Trevor Lea bought club members up date on April 4th 2012. Number two in on ongoing series of talks titled "What's New in My Life" are aimed at keeping everyone informed about changes in business and family/person lives of members.

Photo-Trevor Lea relaxed after his presentation

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Ballarat Group Training

CEO of Ballarat Group Traing, David Edwards spoke to the club on March 21st 2012. His presentation centred on the opportunities offered at BGT and the successes that can be awarded by training at risk youth in a simulated work enviroment. BGT trainees recently built the clubs BBQ trailer.

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