Rotary Club of Stanthorpe

12/07/2026

Meet Our Paul Harris Fellow – Maritta Hutley

Behind every Paul Harris Fellowship is someone who quietly goes above and beyond for others—and Maritta Hutley is a wonderful example. Maritta was received this award at the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe's Changeover evening.

As a founding member and current President of the Southern Downs Su***de Prevention Network, Maritta has played a pivotal role in building an organisation that continues to support people and families throughout our region.

She has led the development of mental health support packs for the emergency departments at Stanthorpe and Warwick Hospitals, carefully selecting practical resources that provide comfort and hope to people experiencing crisis. She continues to coordinate and replenish these packs, ensuring they are available when they are needed most.

Maritta also serves as a counsellor at the Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre, supporting individuals and families while working with local organisations to improve road safety awareness for multicultural drivers. Her passion for mental health education and su***de prevention has helped build a stronger, more compassionate and better-informed community.

The Paul Harris Fellowship is named after Rotary's founder and is one of Rotary's highest honours. It recognises people whose service creates lasting change while supporting The Rotary Foundation, including Rotary's worldwide campaign to End Polio Now.

Thank you, Maritta, for your extraordinary commitment to caring for others. Your service truly reflects Rotary's ideal of Service Above Self.

10/07/2026

The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe was proud to present a Paul Harris Fellowship to Samantha Wantling in recognition of her lifetime of outstanding service to the Granite Belt and Southern Downs.

For decades, Samantha has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to supporting community organisations, charities, schools, festivals and sporting groups. From co-founding Granite Belt Water Relief and Snowflakes in Stanthorpe to her leadership with the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival and her tireless advocacy for local community organisations, Samantha has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making our region a better place.

A Paul Harris Fellowship is one of Rotary's highest honours. Named after Rotary's founder, it recognises people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community while also supporting the life-changing work of The Rotary Foundation.

Through The Rotary Foundation, Rotary members help fund projects that improve health, support education, grow local economies and provide disaster relief around the world. One of Rotary's greatest achievements has been leading the global campaign to End Polio Now, reducing polio cases by more than 99.9% and bringing the world closer than ever to eradicating this devastating disease.

Congratulations, Samantha, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your extraordinary commitment to serving others and creating lasting impact in our community.

07/07/2026

Congratulations to Maritta Hutley, who was honoured with a Paul Harris Fellowship, one of Rotary's highest recognitions, at the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe's Changeover Dinner.

Maritta has dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of others through her work in mental health and su***de prevention. Her compassion, leadership and unwavering commitment to our community make her a truly deserving recipient.

A Paul Harris Fellowship recognises outstanding service while also supporting The Rotary Foundation, whose projects change lives across the globe. One of Rotary's proudest achievements is leading the fight to End Polio Now, helping reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9%.

Congratulations, Maritta, and thank you for making such a positive difference in our community.

30/06/2026

22/06/2026

Yes there were some tears during Valerias heart felt speech to our club and host families recently. With only a couple of weeks remaining of her exchange Valeria expressed how she had changed on her exchange and her gratitude for the experience

20/06/2026

⚙️ Last week we had the pleasure of being invited to attend the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Pride of Workmanship Awards!

A big congratulations to our very own Julie & Victor who won awards. They both go above and beyond and provide a high level of dedication and commitment!

We also congratulate all nominees on their awards and thank the Rotary club of Stanthorpe & International Club for hosting the night! ⚙️🎉

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