About Rotary Magnetic Island

Rotary ex-President Ron Stevens hands a cheque to Magnetic Island Fauna Care (MIFCO) to assist our local wildlife.

Magnetic Island Rotary Committee

Current Committee
President: Rod Thorne
Secretary: Mark Roberts
Treasurer: Jane Haines
Committee: Chris O’Brien
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MIRC was chartered in 2001 by the Rotary Club of Townsville Sunrise.  Since its charter the club has always been known for its relaxed meetings and relaxed dress code in keeping with the island surroundings.

Several District Governors and other high ranking Rotary officials have rued the day that they wore a tie or even long pants to one of our meetings as they have left the meeting with only half a tie or even had long pants made into island style shorts.
 
The club is also known for “punching above its weight” as small membership doesn’t mean small community benefit.
 
MIRC even upset its sponsor club (Townsville Sunrise) who like to be first to do things when MIRC inducted a Guide Dog and its owner both as members of the club. This is believed to be the first time in Australia if not the world that a Guide Dog was inducted as a member of Rotary.
 
Since starting the MIRC has run and participated in many festivals and events on the island.
 
Recently it is known for the Magnetic Island Beer Can Regatta and the Magnetic Island Ambassador Awards, as well as a Golf Day.

Who are Rotarians and how do they benefit?

Who are Rotarians?
Rotarians are people who look beyond themselves to the community, the nation and the world. They seek the truth and let fairness govern relationships. They build goodwill and better friendships, and strive to benefit all in every inter-personal relationship. 
 
How Rotarians benefit?
  • Rotarians broaden their circle of friends and acquaintances.
  • They keep in touch with the mainstream of businesses or professions other than their own and get greater understanding of the problems of others.
  • They gain recognition for themselves and their businesses by participating in an organisation dedicated to an ideal of service.
  • They acquire talents and achieve greater capacities in roles of leadership in club activities.
  • They broaden their social life in club sponsored activities.
  • They are able to give back to their community.
  • They increase their knowledge of world affairs, and meet people from overseas. 
  • They acquire a friendly contact and warm welcome in almost every city and town in the world. 

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