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Rotary was formed in 1905 in Chicago and soon spread to other countries. By 1914 there were eight Rotaury Clubs in the British Isles. Before becoming a constituted organisation, the wives of the Liverpool Rotarians in England had assisted their menfolk during World War 1 with various projects and had become known as Rotary Ladies and later called themselves The Service Club.
Many similar Clubs under various names were formed to help Rotarian husbands. However, it was the Manchester Club which in 1924 provided the name and model rules upon which the Inner Wheel movement is based. Our Emblem is a small wheel contained within the Rotary Wheel, hence the name Inner Wheel.
During 1931 the first Inner Wheel Club was chartered in Australia at Ballarat, Victoria. The Rotarian President at Ballarat, Mr. Maddern, had written to Mrs. Oliver Golding asking for details about the Inner Wheel movement in Great Britain and Ireland. Margarette Golding was overjoyed at the enquiry. In fact said, to quote "This is the first enquiry from the Colonies".
This was closely followed by the charter of an Inner Wheel Club at North Sydney in 1932. News of the formation of these Clubs interested other ladies and many enquiries were received from Rotary Clubs. From these small beginnings and the dedication of original members, Inner Wheel has grown in all States. There are now total of 15 Districts, two in Queensland, seven in New South Wales, three in Victoria, one each in South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania and a non districted club in Darwin. There are 4 500 members.
In 1968, under the leadership of Mrs. Kath Armstrong from Sydney Club, the Australian National Council was formed. The Council was represented at the International Inner Wheel Board meeting held in London in February 1969. In 1994 our current name change occurred - Inner Wheel Australia.
The first International President from the Southern Hemisphere; in fact outside Europe, was Gwen Davies from Parramatta, NSW in 1975-76. Since that year, Gwen Bowman from Belmont, NSW in 1992-93, Lovise Richardson from Sutherland, NSW in 1998-99 and Carole Buchanan from Berwick, Victoria in 2001-02 have been International Presidents.
Members have organised two International Conventions in Australia. The first in May 1976 was held at Willoughby Town Hall, N.S.W, and, the second, held at the Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, N.S.W. in October 1993. Both these Conventions were a great success with support from all members.
.The National Conference is held annually in October, can be held in any State and is hosted by a District or Club. This year, 2009, it will held in Wangaratta (VIC)Clubs in Tasmania are very active working towards major projects such as cord blood research. The International project in 2009-2010 is the UNESCO Project for girls education project in Madagascar.
Link to the International web site (click here)
Link to the Australian web site (click here)
INNER WHEEL IN TASMANIA
District A80 is made up of 8 Clubs with approximately 185 members.
OBJECTS OF INNER WHEEL1. To promote true friendship.2. To encourage the ideals of personal service.
3. To foster international understanding.
MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
Active Membership may be retained or taken up by the following provided that
they are over 18 years:
• A female who is related to or was related to a Rotarian / former
Rotarian /Inner Wheel member / former Inner Wheel member.• The female partner of a male Rotarian.
• A female Rotarian or female former Rotarian.
• Former female member of Rotaract or the wife / mother of a member of Rotaract.
• Honorary Members, having served for at least two (2) years within a Club, may then be offered membership as Active Members of that Club, providing that a majority of the Club agrees. This category of membership must not exceed four (4) at any given time. Members in this category who transfer to other Clubs will be admitted as Active members of those Clubs.
• A female who has been personally invited to join. This category must not exceed four (4) at any given time.
Each Inner Wheel Club may have a maximum of FOUR Honorary Members. Such members shall be subject to re-election annually.
District A80 Inner Wheel' Tasmania Australia Inc.Chairman
Sherrin Bowden (Colin)
32 Clutha Place, South Hobart 7004 te: 03 6223 5063 email bo39209@bigpond.net.auVice Chairman Glen Dixon (David)
5 Riverdale Crescent Wynyard, 7325 tel: 03 6442 2819 email: shobai92@internode.on.netJunior Vice Chairman Sue Smith (Ian)
19 Ingamells Street Prospect, 7250 tel: 03 6344 8100 email: ian.smith@siagoa.com.au
Immediate Past President Mavis Chugg (Richard)
"Sunnyside" ra 772 Relbia, 7258 tel: 03 63918965 email: richard.chugg@bigpond.comSecretary Sue Deane (Rod)
10 Fehre Court Sandy Bay, 7005 tel: 03 62254881 email: rdeane@netspace.com.auTreasurer Judy Iles (Leigh)
14 Mountgarret Court Youngtown, 7249 tel: 03 6343 5596 email: leigh.judy@bigpond.comInternational Fiona Wilson (Neville)
12 Sherwood Court Lindisfarne, 7015 tel: 03 6243 6699 email: fwilson303@hotmail.comExtension Mavis Chugg (Richard)
"Sunnyside" ra 772 Relbia, 7258 tel: 03 6391 8965 email: richard.chugg@bigpond.comHistorian Anthea Hamnett (Lewis)
1 Selbourne Place, Lindisfarne, 7015 tel: 03 62437050 email: hamnett@netspace.net.auSocial Convenor Jo Dowse (Brian)
PO Box 362, Forth, 7310 tel: 03 6428 2671 email: jodowse@bigpond.comEditor Henny Gofton (Larry)
Clubs and Contacts
630 Ten Mile Track, Scottsdale, 7261 tel: 03 6352 7215 email: lgofton@bigpond.comBeaconsfield
Meets 3rd Monday of month at 2 p.m. In members homes.
President: Ann Campo (John) 52 Alpine Crescent, Grindelwald 7277 [H] 03 6330 2882 [e] dairiada@bigpond.com.auBurnie
Meets 1st Tuesday of month at 7.30 p.m. At 79 Bass Highway, Parklands
President: Phyl Durston PO box 43 Wynyard 7325 [H] 03 6442 2961Clarence
Meets 4th Thursday of month at 7.30 p.m. At Rosny Library
President: Anthea Hamnett (Lewis) 1 Selbourne Place, Lindisfarne 7015 [H] 03 6243 7050 [e] hamnett@netspace.net.auDeloraine
Meets 4th Wed of month at 6.30/7.00 p.m. At British Hotel, Deloraine
President: Elizabeth Archer 6236 Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town 7304 [H] 03 6368 1178 [e] e.archer@bigpond.comHobart Sunset
Meets 3rd Monday of month at 7.30 p.m. Contact secretary
President: Julie Pullen (pictured here)Kings Meadows
Meets 3rd Monday of month at 7.30 p.m. Contact President
President: Judy Iles (Leigh) 14 Mountgarrett Court, Youngtown 7249 [H] 03 6343 5596 [e] leigh.judy@bigpond.comLaunceston
Meets 2nd Wednesday of month at 1.30 p.m. Contact President
President: Sue Hayward (Ken) 62 Alma Street, Youngtown 7249 [H] 03 6344 8504Mersey
Meets 1st Tuesday of month at 6.00 for 6.30 p.m. At Gateway Hotel, Fenton Street, Devonport
President: Colleen Richey (Ted) 12 Eugene Street, Devonport 7310 [H] 03 6424 5796 [e] tedrichey@tassie.net.au
Inner Wheel Australia is made up of 15 Districts with 4,500 members in 170 clubs.
