Serving the Communities of Maitland
Rotary does lots of good things in the community.
Every event our Rotary Club organises we donate the funds raised to a cause. As volunteers our time is limited so selecting a cause to support is considered carefully.
Our Rotary Club is part of an international service organization where diversity, equity and inclusion are cornerstones of Rotary philosophy. We understand and embrace our differences, provide equitable opportunities for success, and welcome one another exactly as we are. We try to have our Club membership mirror the community in which we live.
Rotary unites more than a million people around the world.
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
We hope you can contribute your particular talents and your particular vocational expertise.
As well as the weekly meetings, there are lots of different service activities and programs to get involved in. The amount of time you spend is entirely up to you.
Graffiti Removal Service in Maitland
We have all the tools and equipment for graffiti removal and we are happy to work anywhere in Maitland, Rutherford etc.
We specialise in removing all types of graffiti, small or large – no job is too big or too small! We have many happy clients across the government, educational and private sectors.
Rapid graffiti removal is seen as best-practice in graffiti reduction as it diminishes the level of recognition and reward achieved by graffiti vandals. Prompt graffiti removal also prevents assets from appearing uncared for.
We use a biodegradable product that not only ensures a quality finish, it keeps our rivers and water supply free of toxic chemicals.
We will quickly wash away the offending graffiti from walls vandalised with graffiti whether it is concrete, brick or steel we can help.
Community Park Improvements
The trees at the Paul Harris Grove were seriously stressed before the rain. Watering pipes on the drip line were installed. The trees were watered twice a week and fertilised with native tree tablets. Now helped along by this tree saving rain they are looking much better. Have a look, we are pleased.
Indoor Event Catering
Providing catering to small events such as outdoor gatherings for sports and community events. Here we are at the Festival of Small Halls, Lochinvar cooking up on our Coonabarabran. Great team, great work. Have a look at www.https://festivalofsmallhalls.com. We were so lucky to be part of this event with Siobhan Miller from Scotland and the Australian songwriter Jack Carty.
Outdoor Event Catering
Equipped with catering van and bbq trailer we are able to cater for events without hundreds of participants who are keen for a freshly cooked bbq sausage on a roll, hot chips, drinks, fruit and more.
Mountain Bike Ride & Run at Tocal in the Hunter Valley
Rotary Ride & Run, Bunker & Back was held at Tocal College. Attendees could stop at the Bunker and check out the view then head off downhill.
The funds raised at the Bunker & Back mountain bike ride were donated to HMRI, Sports Concussion Clinic.
In 2022 the Rotary Ride & Run, Bunker & Back supported HMRI Sports Concussion Clinic as well as the HMRI Jill Emberson Memorial Fund supporting vital research into ovarian cancer. Jill Emberson once said “Money funds research, research funds answers, and answers lead to better treatments” So All the monies raised at the Rotary Ride & Run, Bunker & Back will help provide funds for this HMRI researchwas
Rotary Friends and Fellowship
We are a group of local women and men who meet over dinner to hear from guest speakers on a wide variety of subjects and to plan events that will benefit communities both here and abroad, all whilst enjoying the company of good friends.
Our Meetings are 6:00PM for 6:30PM Start. We aim to close by 8:30PM. Below we show the agenda for a typical Rotary Dinner Meeting.
While our Club meets every Monday, not every member can attend every meeting. Rotary understands this. We do not have to be there every week: family and work come first!
Not all items are addressed on each night: sometimes items are added or deleted , but the agenda below is fairly typical. Before the meeting there is time to network and chat with other members with a casual atmosphere.
Pride of Workmanship Award in Rotary in Australia
Pride of Workmanship, as a Rotary sponsored project, has been widely acclaimed and adopted throughout Australia since its beginnings in the 1970s and is now gaining momentum with Rotary Clubs overseas.
To primary object of the award is to encourage Pride of Workmanship by providing employers with the opportunity, through Rotary, of recognising and acknowledging the efforts and contributions of an employee who consistently achieves an overall high personal standard and work performance.
The Award is also formulated with the intention of encouraging favorable employer/employee relationships and a sense of community pride in individual achievement.
Pride of Workmanship Award Scheme, consistent with its emphasis on the commitment to a job well done on the part of an employee has as its theme “Do it Once, Do it Well”.
Pride of Workmanship Award Scheme was conceived to embrace all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality, output, safety, initiative, sense of responsibility; teamwork, leadership etc. at all working levels in the community.
Pride of Workmanship Award Scheme is not a competition and there are no “winners” in the strict sense of the word. It is anticipated that normally there would be only one Awardee from each separate organisation. Should this restriction be a cause of concern to an organisation please discuss the matters with our Chair.
A Pride of Workmanship Award is to be seen and acknowledged as recognition of an employee whose work performance and workmanship are consistently of an overall high standard.
It is important and indeed essential, that the Awardee is also seen as being a worthy recipient in the eyes of his/her peers and fellow workers in industry.
What started as a Rotary Club of Rutherford Telarah project—running local school canteens to feed hungry children—has grown into a thriving independent charity: Catering Maitland Ltd.
Founded by our Club to expand the reach and sustainability of this work, Catering Maitland is now a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and continues to operate with the same Rotary values of service, compassion, and community care.
Supporting Schools, Children, and Families
Catering Maitland now operates school canteens throughout the Maitland LGA. Each canteen provides fresh, affordable, and nutritious meals that meet Department of Health guidelines. All menu items have been assessed by NSW Health and have the NSW Healthy Schools Strategy approval. These canteens serve over 3,000 meals each week, helping ensure that no child goes through the school day hungry.
The charity employs local staff—often school parents—and purchases stock locally, supporting both families and businesses in the Hunter region.
Food for Thought – A Breakfast That Makes a Difference
The Food for Thought program, first initiated by Rotary, continues under Catering Maitland. Every school morning, children experiencing food insecurity are welcomed with a free breakfast. For over a decade, this initiative has helped thousands of local children start their day with dignity and nourishment.
Still Serving Together – Meals for the Less Fortunate
Catering Maitland and the Rotary Club of Rutherford Telarah continue to work side by side. Together, we regularly prepare and distribute meals for the less fortunate in our community, extending our service beyond schools to support individuals and families in crisis.
We invite you to view photos of our school canteens, community meals, and the many faces of those we serve and support. These images tell a powerful story of what’s possible when Rotary principles are put into action—day after day, meal after meal.
Catering Maitland Ltd is proud to carry forward a Rotary legacy—feeding children, strengthening families, and building a more caring community.
