Chartered 12th June 1952

The Rotary Club of Troon celebrated 60 years of service.

Chartered 12th June 1952 - to mark its 60 years of service.

Chartered 12th June 1952 - compact design

Chartered 12th June 1952 - a gift from Troon Rotary Ladies.

Chartered 12th June 1952 - President Douglas Allison and longest serving member Hugh Taylor.

Chartered 12th June 1952 - from Troon Rotary Ladies.

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How did the Rotary Club of Troon form?

What is the connection with the Rotary Club of Prestwick?

1952 - Inaugural Meeting

The Inaugural Meeting of the Interim Rotary Club of Troon was held on the 4th March 1952 at 7.30p.m. in the Craiglea Hotel, South Beach Troon. 19 Founder Members attended. 49 Rotarians from Ardrossan-Saltcoats, Ayr, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton, Kelvin (Glasgow), Lanark, Oban, Prestwick, Queens Park and Govan Formation attended. 14 guests of the Troon Members were also present. William Winkler, Chairman of District No. 2 of Rotary GB&I was in the Chair. After the Roll Call of the Clubs present and the Roll Call of Founder Members had been read Herbert R. Statham, District Extension Officer, called on the Chairman to create the Interim Club of Troon. In response the Chairman, having gone over the various duties of Rotarians, called on A. F. McDonald, President of the Prestwick Club, a Club founded only four years earlier, to second his Motion of the Interim Club of Troon. On the call of A. F. MacDonald the Motion was unanimously approved. Thus was born the Rotary Club of Troon, the special bond with the Prestwick club continuing from that time.

The Charter Dinner was held in the Marine Hotel on 6th October, 1952. The price of the dinner was to be 13/-, a further 2/6d. for cocktails, plus 10% service charge. The total price of tickets was set at

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Rotary Citation

This Citation is the most significant award a Rotary club can receive for 2023-24.This past year our club demonstrated a commitment to achieve our goals, ultimately helping to strengthen Rotary and shape its future

President Derek Porter handing the £400 TRCS cheque to the students of Marr College Fullerton Allotment Project. Also pictured are Teachers Scott Davidson, Jill Scott and Kathy Busby of Thriving Communities SAC

President Derek Porter handing the TRCS cheque for £400 to the students of Marr College Fullerton Allotment Project. Also pictured are teachers Scott Davidson, Jill Scott and Kathy Busby of Thriving Communities SAC

28th Ayrshire Scout Group

President Jyl Ashton Cunningham presenting a TRCS cheque the 28th Ayrshire Scout Troup with their plans to attend an International Scout Camp in Switzerland. In addition we presented them with a cheque towards their fund to purchase the Scout Building whi

Youth award from the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians

This Certificate has been awarded to the Rotary Club of Troon by the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians in recognition of services to youth.

Presentation of £200 to the 6th Troon Brownies. In the picture are Rotarian Robert Young, Brownie Leader Fiona Knight, Rotarian Sue Silcock, Rotarian President Mike Schirwing and two Brownies.

Rotary Youth Service Award

Rotary Youth Service Award presented by the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians

Mike Schirwing is the new President for 2022/23 our 70th Charter Year.

From July 2024; every two months the club donates up to £400 to an applicant from TROON, LOANS or DUNDONALD.

Rotary is still working to rid the world of Polio

For every dollar Rotary raises the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will add two dollars more. Donate today http://www.ribi.org/what-we-do/RIBI-projects/polio-eradication/how-to-donate

Welcome to Rotary in Troon, Ayrshire

Our aim is to enjoy friendship, networking and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others.

Stuart Kane is the new President of Troon Rotary 2021-22

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President Stuart presented a new trophy to Troon Art Club. The trophy, depicting a crashing wave on a plinth, was sculpted by Richie Cameron. President of Troon Art Club, Clair Dorris, accepted the trophy. She was accompanied by member Bill McKinlay.

Rotary supports Ukraine

Donation of £1574 from Troon Rotary

We have contact with many clubs around the world and we participate in International projects and help young people from Troon travel and experience different ways of living.

Biscuits to enjoy when visiting Give a Dog a Bone in Troon

for helping Rotary open opportunities in the lives of people all over the world.

Gracie is congratulated by Dr Phillipa Whitford MP at her school assembly - St Patrick's Primary, Troon.

Gracie Melvin's poster is on display at the Airport at COP26.

July 2020

Toiletries for use by families in Women's Aid in South Ayrshire.

A very generous donation from a local Pharmacy supports Women's Aid.

Sit and talk awhile

Troon Rotarians and guests gathered at the Piersland Hotel to enjoy their twice postponed streamlined Burns Supper 2022.

Donations by Rotarians raised the sum of £1260 through a Christmas Raffle

£1260 raised through Raffle

Cafe 141 are providing Christmas meals for those in need. Troon Rotarians donated the £200 monthly award and will deliver meals on Christmas Eve.

Cosmetics/ Toiletries collection community project

Thank you to all who donated to our toiletries and cosmetics collection this Autumn. These seventy gifts will be donated to Women's Aid in Ayrshire where they will add a little cheer at Christmas. A great community project in Troon.