Current Activity
Pride of Workmanship
In Rotary, we believe “Pride of Workmanship” – the sense of responsibility to do a job well (DO IT ONCE – DO IT WELL) is one of the greatest intangible assets in our community.
As part of our campaign to encourage the “Pride of Workmanship” theme, the Rotary Club of Emerald & District is offering local employers the opportunity to recognise employees who have displayed outstanding qualities in their role such as a positive attitude, strong work ethic, dedication and commitment to their role and outstanding customer service. We are approaching local businesses now and applications are open until COB Friday 10th February. Recognition will be provided at a Gala Presentation Dinner to be run by the Rotary Club at The Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre at Emerald Lake on Tuesday, 28th March 2023, at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, with keynote Guest Speaker Puffing Billy CEO Peter Abbott.
Download Nomination Form HERE
Rotary MacLeod Murphy Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications are now being accepted from students
residing in Emerald and surrounding districts who are starting to study Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Science, or related fields
‘Dr McLeod Murphy was Emerald’s first Doctor. He practised in Emerald for 30 years prior to his death in 1981.
The fund, which was established in his memory, supports and encourages local students, who are starting a tertiary qualification in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or any other medical related fields.’
The Fund is administered by : the Rotary Club of Emerald & District Inc.
The Scholarship is $1,000 per year per person.
Applications will close on Thursday 27th April 2023
Written Applications to:
The Vocational Chair of
The Rotary Club of Emerald & District
PO Box 46, Emerald 3782-
Or contact Susi Wilson detmoldemerald@gmail.com
or phone Susi Wilson 0415228423
More news to come as the committee plans this year's activity.
Emerald Rotary Club maintains an interest in meeting and visiting businesses in our community to both expand our awareness of local enterprise and to also introduce our business leaders to new opportunities.
Club Visits Local SES facilities in Emerald
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District provided much needed funding to the local SES in Emerald through the Hills Recovery Appeal. We enjoyed visiting the facility to hear first hand about the amazing and critical work the crews provide here in the hills (and beyond).
Highlights 2021-2022
Three students who gained acceptance for the McLeod Murphy Scholarship last year were also entitled to a second year payment of $1,000 if they continued with their approved medical studies. In each case Kara, who is studying BNurs/BMid(Hons) (M3007), Yebin who is studying BMedSci/MD (M6011) and Sarah who is studying BBiomedSci (M2003) have provided the required evidence that they have paid this year’s fees and continue with their studies. Accordingly, I have asked them to provide bank details per authorisation by the board to enable the second scholarship payment to be made.
Some members have presented to the club under the title “Where have you really come from?”. It is an extension of the “Behind the Badge” presentations which allow members to appreciate each other’s background and journey to this point in time. The club has enjoyed guest presentations this year which have introduced members to the growing range of businesses in our area enabling the possibilities for future membership.
Beyond the above, the restrictions presented by Covid have reduced the ability for more work in this area.
