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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains

 
Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
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Our History - The beginning 
CLUB HISTORY
LOOKING BACK
- THE STORY OF OUR CLUB 1968
 
1968
Formed as the Rotary Club of Blaxland- Springwood
The organisation meeting as the Provisional Rotary Club of Blaxland-Springwood, convened by District Governor John Moon, was held at Cheppy's Restaurant on Wednesday, October 23.
The following office bearers were elected: 
  • President: Hubert Watkin-Smith
  • Vice President: David Deutcher
  • Hon. Secretary: Les Paterson
  • Hon. Treasurer: Allan Evett
  • Directors: Bill Goodchild, Ted O'Rafferty and Bert Andrews
The Club was officially admitted to Rotary International on November 2 1968, with 30 charter members.
A great record of service has been built since 1978.
The club hosted what was then possibly the Rotary district’s biggest assembly with over 400 incoming officers attending.
1984
Name of the club changed to Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains.
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Rotary at the Start of the United Nations

Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.

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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