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Rotary member since 2016, primarily as Youth Director in a small club. Have worked as a Business Consultant for the last 20+ years in multiple industries across APAC and North America. Chartered Accountant, fluent in French, experienced trainer/facilitator. Outside supporting main Rotary programs, have devised and run innovative STEM programs for Primary schools and Mock Interviews for Secondary schools.

I was a District Governor in 2023 during the process of establishing our Regionalisation pilot. I'm comfortable in driving change and exploring new opportunities. I managed farms in NZ where I was the sole employee, so I have had to solve most problems I came up against!! I class myself as a good organiser, whether a project or conference. I'm happy to listen and help when and where required. I'm not keen on red tape and I say "just do it".

I recently retired after careers in both local government and law. My last position (18 years) was that of Partner/Director of BD Legal which operates from offices in Warragul and Traralgon (Vic). I was the D in BD Legal! I specialised in commercial dispute resolution, focussing on contractual disputes and retail lease disputes where I acted for publicly listed companies that owned and operated large shopping centres. I also acted for owners corporation (body corporate) managers in disputes and provided advice mainly relating to statutory interpretation. Throughout my legal career, I represented clients in all Courts and Tribunals and appeared in 350+ mediation conferences,

A Past District Governor and District Trainer in Rotary , Company Director with qualifications in dispute resolution I have spent many years working in the area of membership especially focussing on bringing in new members and retaining members. I have been a member of the District Membership committee and have chaired the Membership committee within my Rotary Club for 6 years increasing membership from 15 to 53, in addition to retaining the majority of members . have also used the same principles to increase membership in other organisations A strong leader, having used my leadership skills in Rotary as well as in several other organisations in both the community and work. I interact well with both small and large groups to meet their needs and achieve the required outcomes, and have good skills and knowledge in the use of IT to reach more diversely scattered audience utilising video conferencing.

Volunteering, and the opportunity to contribute to their communities, are touted as some of the main reasons people join, and remain, in Rotary. Why is it then that some Rotary club members enthusiastically volunteer for every project while others rarely, or never, do? I believe the secret to motivating busy Rotary members lies in focusing your efforts, proactively articulating expectations, seeking and valuing feedback, encouraging excitement and interest in the anticipated impact, prioritizing legislation, especially with social enterprises, and publicly recognizing even small progress. I have tertiary qualifications in strategic leadership and human resource management plus extensive senior management work experience within 24/7 not-for-profit healthcare services that have utilized large numbers of volunteers. I am therefore able to assist Rotary clubs in introducing effective volunteer management policies, procedures, and processes that will improve project participation, minimize potential risk, and still achieve worthwhile results.

Former chair and founding member of the 980 IT committee. Assisted clubs in 9810/9820 in modernisation, process improvement and standard operating methodologies. 2 Additional Paul Harris Fellow awards from District Governors in the advancement of District IT. Project managing the amalgamation of IT and web for 9810/9820.

1. With qualifications and experience in facilitation, executive coaching and leadership development I can assist with face-to-face or online workshops or individual leadership development, as well as planning workshops. I can assist with finding other specialists if I am not available to help with your particular issue. 2. Qualified and experienced in inquiries and fact finding I can offer advice on going about such things. For Districts I can conduct independent inquiries or fact-finding on non-criminal matters that fall within the Governor's purview. 3. With experience in conflict processes and management, I can offer advice and connections to assist with conflict. 4. As a qualified Company Director with experience in governance matters in Rotary and other not-for-profits, especially constitutional documents (primarily Australia, only general principles for other countries). 5. I am involved in a number of projects that required community consultation and can share tips: Mental Health First Aid courses, VTTs, community development etc.

I have Degrees in Economics and Law from Sydney University (1977/78) and was admitted as a Solicitor in December 1979, practicing from February 1980 to 1984. I then transferred to being a Barrister in February 1984 and have practiced continuously over the last 40 years primarily in the personal injury field, particularly workers compensation, including insurance issues. Relevant to legal, administrative, youth exchange and protection matters, I served as District 9685 Administration Advisor 2008-10; Governor 2012/13; Youth Exchange Chair 2014-18; and Council on Legislation Delegate in 2016. I have been a member of the National Insurance Committee from 2014 – 2018 and 2022 to date;. I have provided draft Club Constitutions and Bylaws to many Clubs since 2010; drafted new District Bylaws in 2012; and drafted amendments to the Probus South Pacific Constitution in 2013. I was pleased to play a part in the substantial changes made at the Council of Legislation in 2016 regarding membership and attendance. As a member of the National Insurance Committee over many years (currently Chair), I have been involved in many aspects of insurance and risk management. I see Youth Protection as an essential part of Rotary Service, enabling us to carry out our numerous Youth programs and enabling us to have appropriate insurance cover. With the combination of legal, insurance and youth exchange experience, I hope to assist Clubs in those areas.

My diverse background and experiences bring a unique perspective that I share with Rotary and Rotaract. Comprehensive experience across multiple people disciplines and strong project management capability. Specialties include change management, corporate governance, workplace health and safety, mergers and acquisition, employee engagement and workplace relations (including conflict and resolution), diversity and people development. Though my lived experiences, contribute to dismantling biases and stereotypes, championing DEI and building safe environments - physically and psychosocially.

Worked in IT industry for over 40 years. Specialising in the education space. Network design and systems management. have helped multiple clubs and other not-for-profit organisations establish Microsoft M365 environments. Training can be provided to get the best out of the platform. Rotary involvment from local to international

I am an experienced Learning and Development practitioner with over 40 years’ experience delivering accredited frontline management and leadership training across corporate, local government and community sectors. Within Rotary Pacific, I have supported the development of Presidents-Elect Learning & Development (PELDS) and Rotary Community Leader (RCL) initiatives focused on practical club growth and leadership capability. I have also served for nearly a decade with Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs in Districts 9810 and 9820 as Chair, facilitator and mentor, delivering experiential leadership workshops and mentoring emerging leaders. I can assist clubs with growth planning, leadership mentoring, improving member engagement, and designing practical, community-based projects that attract participation. Support offered includes facilitating planning discussions, helping clubs clarify priorities, strengthening project delivery, and building stronger connections with community partners.

My experience in Rotary, Not for Profit and work roles has provided me with the skills and experience to be able to provide expert advice in the following areas: Leadership Development - my passion for leadership development, my own personal development together with practical experience gained in leadership roles. During my work roles, in Rotary regional, district and club roles and as the District RYLA facilitator and as a Rotary Leadership Institute facilitator. Club Strategic Planning - business experience together regional, district and club experience and as District Club Visioning Chair and facilitator Conflict and dispute resolution - experience in resolving disputes in business roles, during year as District Governor and when called for help and advice since.

As District Visioning Chair, I have assisted numerous clubs in creating a 5-year strategic plan. Initially, I led a team of Rotarians who conducted in-person Visioning sessions lasting 4 hours. During COVID, with so many clubs meeting via Zoom or similar, I came up with an online version of Visioning, usually over 2 shorter sessions and using technology (Google Forms) to obtain the necessary ideas from club members. They then voted online for their preferred club goals to go to a Club Assembly for a vote. I provided the necessary resources (PowerPoint for club assembly, timeline templates, etc.) and support to make it easier for clubs to arrive at their long-term goals broken down into short-term chunks for their club to achieve each year plus on-going future support to help them measure their success.

Data Science: Assessing the Information Need, gathering data from various sources, assembling/integrating/migrating into a data platform for further use by other applications, artificial intelligence, forecasting, budgeting, and management information. IT Architecture: Assessing the Functional Need, analyzing existing application and data structures, designing/recommending a fit-for-purpose architecture. Procurement: Gathering product/service specifications, preparing a Request for Proposal, summarizing the responses, vendor scoring (financial, environmental & social) and selection, contract & service level agreement negotiations, implementation planning, monitoring of performance.

I have the skills and expertise in each of the areas below. I have an approachable manner, skilled in training, skilled in event planning and a competent public speaker. Youth Protection Officer 9930 2013 to present. Involved in liaison with NZ Police on vetting. Preparation of Memorandum of Understanding with the NZ Police. Council of Legislation 9930 representative 2023 to present Coordinator of remits and voting. Full background of legal requirements Foundation Administrator 9930 2022 to present Preparation of monthly returns to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of the District Management of District bank account relating to Foundation and Polio donations. Disaster Relief Grants – 9930 coordinator (Along with another PDG) of dispersing of a considerable portion of more than $350000 for the Cyclone Gabrielle Disaster Relief Fund for District 9930.

I am a very experienced management accountant having consulted to the Not for profit sector in management accounting for the past 30 years. In 2013 I set up my Company Treasury Made Easy Pty Ltd with the strategic intent to help SME's, NFP organisations and families manager their finances using Xero Cloud accounting software. I have over the past few years successfully migrated a number of Rotary clubs / Districts from MYOB or spreadsheets to Xero accounting systems. I do charge a modest fee for this work with the aim to the outcome being of mutual benefit to the Rotary Club and Treasury Made Easy Pty Ltd.

I am a lawyer and governance professional with nearly 39 years’ experience in local government. I have extensive expertise in conflict resolution, having managed and resolved a wide range of disputes throughout my career in Penrith. As a Rotarian in District 9675, I am a trusted advisor on conflict matters and have delivered presentations on conflict resolution and governance to fellow Rotarians. Professionally, I have long provided guidance on dispute resolution and governance issues. I currently serve as Director of Business Operations at Penrith City Council, where I lead governance practices and negotiate effective, practical resolutions to complex disputes.

I have been an educator both professionally and in Rotary learning and development for many years at club, district, and zone level. I enjoy working with people to develop their skills and experiences. I have a high degree of IT knowledge especially with packages that boost the Rotary experience, personally and at club level.

Strategic development on creating,planning and evaluating campaigns; identifying, classifying and rationalising target markets. Creative content for social media, websites and communications.

Past District Governor for District 9920 covering clubs in Auckland and 7 Pacific Island Countries. By virtue of being a member of a Pacific Island Club, I am aware of the constraints and difficulties that smaller clubs can face. I have experience in governance, strategic communications, regional collaboration, and community development. Within Rotary, I consider myself a strong advocate for ensuring that Pacific Island clubs have a meaningful voice in regional and international decision-making. I believe the Pacific presents unique opportunities and challenges that require local leadership, culturally informed solutions, and stronger representation within Rotary's evolving regional structures. As a Pacific specialist, I can offer assistance with Building effective partnerships between Rotary, governments, NGOs and development agencies. Strengthening governance, leadership and strategic planning for Rotary clubs. Supporting membership growth and new club development across Pacific Island nations. Facilitating regional collaboration and knowledge sharing between Pacific clubs. Advocating for greater Pacific representation within Rotary regionalisation initiatives and international forums. Developing sustainable community projects aligned with Rotary's Areas of Focus. Mentoring emerging Rotary leaders and supporting succession planning. I am passionate about creating opportunities for Pacific Island Rotary clubs to collaborate, share expertise, access resources, and contribute more effectively to Rotary's global mission. I believe the Pacific should not simply participate in Rotary—it should help shape its future. My vision is for a connected, confident and influential Pacific Rotary network that strengthens communities while ensuring the unique perspectives and needs of Pacific Island nations are represented on the regional and international stage.

My expertise lies in strategic internal and external communications and marketing (including digital and social media), and events management. I bring 15+ years of experience, with a diverse skill-set forged through roles in the public, private, and tertiary education sectors. Throughout my career, I have worked across a range of teams (digital/website, social, communications and marketing, and events) and so have a broad depth of experience across the diverse marketing and communications field. I enjoy working closely with others to ensure information is being communicated in the most suitable and effective way, and to guide and empower them to achieve successful outcomes. I have particular interest in: - communications and marketing planning - impactful storytelling - writing for online audiences (including websites, emails and newsletters) - communication channel management (the mediums through which we communicate). I am excited to work with clubs to empower them to meet their communications goals.