In 1917 Arch Klumph, president of Rotary international, proposed an endowment fund dedicated to “doing good in the world”. The first donation of $26.50 was made to the seed of the Rotary Foundation.

Thanks to this vision and the extraordinary generosity of Rotary members worldwide, this fund has become one of the world’s leading humanitarian foundations, spending more than US$3 billion on Programs and Projects to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.

With 100 years of service changing lives and improving communities, it’s time to celebrate! We’re bringing members of the community together with Rotarians from right across Australia for a Gala Fundraising Dinner in Melbourne, the home of Australia’s first Rotary club.

The Rotary Club of Southbank is proud to host this Centennial Foundation Dinner and auction. Our corporate sponsors and the Australian Rotary Districts have set the challenge of raising AU$1,000,000 in contributions and bequests which will help set up the foundation for an even more exciting 100 years and beyond.

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Cost:  $165 per person or $1650 per table of 10