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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 am an experienced HR professional with a multinational IT organisation with experience working across teams and geographic boundaries. I have held District and club roles in public image and youth programs, as well as serving as a club secretary and club president. I feel I am well qualified to assist Rotary members in our zone in the areas of public image and youth programs. I have built websites at both a club and District level (using WordPress and ClubRunner), as well as being a strong advocate for our brand and improving the resources available to clubs. I have a passion for Youth programs and have provided advocacy at a club level as well as successfully leading a District RYLA style program, improving processes, data management and financial and participant outcomes. More recently, I was appointed as the District Youth Programs Chair leading a team supporting programs including RYLA and YEP.

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.

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.

Experienced journalist with a public relations background who can assist you getting the Rotary message out to your community. Creating impactful content is key to this task but does not need to be overwhelming. No matter how your club chooses to communicate, the content must be well packaged. Telling your story is necessary and defining audiences, methods and strategies will set you on the road to communication success. Branding, photography, social media and general media are all part of the mix. I can provide tips and hints on improving this and show you how to engage with current and potential members. The emphasis is on making it easier for you – Rotarians are busy and none of us have time to spare doing what should be simple tasks. I have worked closely with fabulous photographers and can assist with tips to improve your pictorial abilities.

Welcome to the logo help line. I have retired after a career in marketing management, business consulting and marketing education in Australia, Europe and Asia; and I have been providing professional advice and hands-on assistance on branding and logo issues to Rotary clubs in South Australia and the Northern Territory for several years. Every Rotary and Rotaract Club is required to follow Rotary International’s guidelines on how to use their trademarks and logos. Only by having all clubs consistently using the correct Rotary logos will we achieve the level of brand awareness that we are hoping for in the community. I have a wealth of practical experience in this area, and I am quite familiar with Rotary’s Code of Policies, Brand Centre, and Visual Identity Guidelines; so If you find yourself lost looking for logos and lockups, or feel flummoxed by fancy file formats, just contact the Logo Help Line.

Loryn has been a highly involved member of Rotary for the past 29 years. She has held club, district and Zone International roles. Her focus has always been on Rotary's Public Image and Membership growth. She was a Rotary International Public Image Zone Area Coordinator for Zones 7 and 8 and was able to negotiate free Rotary advertising videos on ABC after 9 pm for a year. She also project managed a walk through Melbourne city including all districts in Victoria and initiated a Public Image group combining all all five Victorian districts for 11 years. Loryn. has a BBus with majors in Marketing and Events and a Masters degree in Destination Management and events. Her absolute focus is on outcomes - and she always delivers a profit on all of the more than 20 major projects she has managed over her Rotary career. She is now semi retired

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

My experiences as a Rotaractor (including District Rotaract Representative), and my roles in 26+ years as a Rotarian, including District Governor 2020-21, Newsletter Editor for a number of District Governors, two separate two-year terms as District Public Image Chair and administrator of a number of social media sites, have helped frame my beliefs about the role of Public Image in growing Rotary. I believe that, not only do we need to “do good” in our communities; we need to make sure we tell everyone about it! But we need to do it well, using consistent branding. It is not just about saying how good we are, to get a pat on the back, it helps people to know who we are, it helps us get more members; it helps us gain more community partners – it opens opportunities to do even more ‘good’ in the world.” To enhance Rotary’s public image, I have experience in, and can offer support for: • Using current Rotary branding, based on knowledge and experience using Rotary’s Brand Center. • Managing and using social media, in particular Facebook pages and groups. • Producing effective newsletters that enhance communication for and among members of Rotary Clubs/Districts, and their communities.

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.

1987 joined Inner Wheel Club Port Moresby [PNG] Secretary 2 years-Treasurer 2 years. 1994- 1995 President of Inner Wheel Club. 7 Dec 1997 – Migrated to Auckland New Zealand. 1998 Joined Rotary Club Auckland Harborside. 2000 to 2006: transferred to Sydney joined Rotary Club Sydney CBD[AUST] Served as Club Service Director- Community Service Director & International Director. In 2006 returned Auckland. 2012-13 President of R C Auckland Harborside - In 2013, PDG Ron Seeto awarded “Pushing Boundaries Award”. Lead role in Peace & Conflict Resolution Forum: RI President Sakuji Tanaka’s theme “Peace through Service” organized the Peace & Conflict Resolution Forum at University of Auckland. Oct 2015 Charter New Club for D: 9920 “R C Papatoetoe Central”. July 2016 to June 2018 I was Assistant Governor and was in charge of five Rotary Clubs in Auckland. 2014 to date: Serving on District level as Chairperson Global Grant Scholarship- Peace Fellowships-INTERPLAST.

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.