History of Turramurra Rotary

The Rotary Club of Turramurra was chartered in November 1968 when Hornsby Club agreed to cede territory. Ten members of Hornsby, all being from the Turramurra/Wahroonga business community, and three members from other Rotary Clubs became part of the 27 charter members.  This unusual situation gave the new Club a flying start.

During its years of service, the Club has initiated many projects - some of which have been adopted across by other Rotary Clubs Australia. A member, Don Trood, conceived the now nationally adopted Pride of Workmanship Awards which recognise exceptional service of individuals in local business.

The Club's Trees for Survival shade house project received international recognition as the best Rotary project supporting the environment. It was taken up by over 300 Clubs.  Turramurra members were prime movers in the formation of PROBUS clubs in Australia and New Zealand. This organisation now has 195,000 members. Turramurra's approach to its Anti-graffiti programme has, at the request of the Government, been rolled out across NSW.

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