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Amanda held most roles in her Rotaract club including President, then DRR, chair of RA and Rotary advisor to RA. Amanda has done similar in Rotary and just completed her third term as club President for three different Rotary clubs. Amanda’s primary role through each of her presidential terms has been to create stability and consistency for the clubs as well as member wellbeing. Amanda has also been in a range of Rotary project and programs, for District, multi-district and zone - her longest commitment being District RYPEN (in various roles since 2005 and camp director since 2018), and at a zone level Amanda served in the Membership committee 2012-2015, Trainer for the Zone’s L&D District leads since 2021, and has been working in various committees with the Regionalisation Pilot including Communications Operations Manager, a member of the core team and the Deputy Chair of the Regionalisation Establishment Team.

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.

I’m a skilled communicator who can walk the talk with people of varying backgrounds and nationalities. This allows me to gain trust among my peers to lead others on a new path and give confidence to those struggling to find their feet. A media man by day who understands marketing and face to face communication with ease. My life experiences in the big picture of Rotary in Zone 8 will assist our team strategy to grow Rotary at clubs and districts across the zone. The way we volunteer has changed, and we can adapt with help from our Rotary Teams.

I have been an active member of Rotary since 1988, serving in multiple leadership roles at both Club and District levels, including several terms as Club President, Secretary, and Treasurer. At District level, I completed a three-year term as Assistant Governor for seven Clubs. My primary focus has been The Rotary Foundation, where I served on the District Foundation Committee for many years, including three years as Foundation Administrator and nearly four years as District Rotary Foundation Chair. I am committed to Rotary Learning and Information and am always willing to share my expertise. My background includes a career in law enforcement and experience as a union delegate. I am currently serving as District Governor for 2025–2026 and as the District Governors Representative on the ROMAC Board

I have enjoyed being a Rotarian for nearly sixteen years, volunteering on a range of projects, including: • Collaborating in the major rollout of social media in Rotary WA from 2011-2014. • Leading the formation of the first WA e-club in 2016. • Being part of a team that successfully grew District 9465 from 2015-18. • Creating and operating the Membership Voice online seminar service to promote membership best practice in Rotary globally and build evidence-based club models for others to learn from. • Collaborating with Rotary leaders and clubs across Australia and NZ on successful and innovative club revitalisation programs. • Presenting and facilitating sessions at district conferences, development seminars and club events. • Helping to continuously improve the community engagement aspects of RYPEN and RYLA

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.

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.