The Rotary Club of Canberra-Burley Griffin received its Charter from Rotary International on the 10th of March 1987. The Charter Members comprised 25 business and professional men representing a wide range of vocations from the Canberra central business district. The club was one of the first to extend its Rules to provide for the entry of women members and it has over the years actively encouraged business and professional women to join the ranks of Rotary.
From humble beginnings in 1986, the fund raising activities of the Club have increased to the stage where a wide range of community groups now rely upon regular contributions from the Rotary Club of Canberra-Burley Griffin to continue worthwhile community services in the Canberra region. Additional commitments are made to vocational and international projects in order to provide a balanced and valuable program of donations through the Rotary Year.
It is with great pleasure we present this History and hope that in forthcoming years the Club will update the publication to provide a useful record of the Club's financial contributions and other efforts for the advancement of the citizens of the Canberra region.