10/22/08

Glen Waverley is located 20 Kms from Melbourne within the City of Monash, which is in the state of Victoria, Australia. The residents of the City of Monash come from more than 30 countries. A feature of the city is the 600 hectares of parkland and many outdoor sporting facilities. Well known landmarks are Monash University, Monash Medical Centre, Jells Park and the Victorian Police Academy. More information is available at. http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/

Founded in 1972 through the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Waverley. The club began with 34 foundation members, with  Bill Pratt as the Club President. The Village Green Hotel was the venue for the foundation meeting and has been the venue for all meetings since, apart from a short period of time when the hotel underwent extensive renovations.

The club members have funded and organised many projects, such as the transport and restoration of a relocated old house to the Glen Waverley Secondary Collage Camp at  Nayook, built and furnished CARA  (a house for young girls), and  the construction of an Abbeyfield house,  (a residence for elderly people). The club has also built three shelters at Jells Park and  has  hosted a number of exchange students from around the world. The club has also sponsored secondary college students to attend the National Youth Science Forum and the Model United Nations Assemblies and has supported many other community activities.