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Rotary Club of Lautoka, Fiji
Jul 18, 2021 7:30 PM
Rotarian since 2002, Crystal started Rotary service in British Columbia Canada and has served in 3 different clubs and 2 countries, serving in most positions including District Director in 5040 Canada. She holds an Executive Masters in Business Degree from Simon Fraser University Canada 2018, Instructor Diploma, Career Development Practitioner Certificate, and a professional Class 1 Heavy Truck license.
Crystal has had successful career in managing Canadian Government Social Programs and now her own Land Surveying business in Fiji. Crystal, her husband Jiten, and 3 dogs currently reside in Fiji Islands (since 2017) where she is the Chief Operations Officer at Allwest Surveying Consultants Pte Ltd. in Rakiraki Fiji.
She is of Innu First Nation, French and Ukrainian ancestry – an International Citizen!!
Crystal is the current President of the Rotary Club of Lautoka (Pop. 30,000 est.) in the Republic of Fiji. The club has 15 members, including her husband, which is a growth from 8 to 15 this covid year; and survived four extreme tropical cyclones this Rotary year. As of 14 May 2021, her region was in a Covid19 Containment Lockdown Community due to a breakout of the more severe variant of Covid 19, after 355 days free. Their business was not able to operate and all staff laid off. They live 2 hours from Lautoka and 20 minutes from the town of Rakiraki, a rural agriculture and small tourist zone of about 3000 persons.
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District Membership Chair
Aug 01, 2021 7:30 PM
John has a science and management background. He started as a Laboratory Assistant before further studies led him into manufacturing management, working in flavorings and essences, hair care, food, and packaging industries. His career changed path about twenty years ago when he was asked to join a consulting/recruitment company. He worked for a large organisation for about five years before establishing his own executive recruitment company. John joined Rotary about eleven years ago and has held the following roles: President of the Rotary Club of Epping, Assistant Governor of The Hills, and is currently the Membership Chair of District 9685. John is optimistic about membership and focuses on encouraging all clubs to consider the many alternative models and flexibility using technology that is available today. |
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RAWCS CEO
Aug 15, 2021 7:30 PM
Andrew has been the CEO of RAWCS since the beginning of February 2021, prior to that he was CEO of the University of Sydney’s student organisation for 10 years that operated food and beverage outlets, bars, catering, student leadership, festivals and all things student experience. Andrew started his career as an accountant for Deloitte, and is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary and Company Director. After gaining his professional qualifications he ventured into private practice first as an employee and then as an owner, working in business advisory, government grants and mergers and acquisitions. |
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Robert Stein Wines
Sep 19, 2021 7:30 PM
Jacob Stein
Having completed his Viticulture and Winemaking Degree in 2005, Jacob then proceeded to spend the next 4.5 years travelling and working in different wine regions around the world furthering his winemaking knowledge. During this time he worked vintages in Germany, Italy, Canada, Western Australia and Victoria as he followed vintages from Southern Hemisphere to Northern Hemisphere. It was while working the long vintages in Germany that Jacob discovered a real passion for Riesling. This passion for Riesling developed further when working in, and making wines from, the same vineyards in Germany as his ancestors of 8 generations earlier had. In 2009 Jacob returned to Mudgee to take up the winemaking role at the family winery. Since arriving back to Mudgee Jacob has continued his love affair with Riesling, which resulted in the Robert Stein Rieslings fast becoming known as one of NSW’s best examples of this varietal. The release of the 2009 Reserve Cabernet Shiraz blend, combined with the high quality Rieslings, was the deciding factor in his being awarded the Gourmet Traveller Young Winemaker of the Year for 2012. Since achieving this award Jacob has continued to produce award winning wines, which have seen the winery attain a Red 5 star rating with James Halliday Wine Companion. Given his enviable list of awards, one would think the best is yet to come from this young winemaker. |
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District Governor's Official visit
Oct 03, 2021 7:30 PM
Lindsay’s introduction to Rotary was in 1977 on Group Study Exchange to Canada. He joined Lane Cove club in 1978 and has served in all club roles. He has been Assistant Governor for 3 terms, Club Service Advisor, District Training Chair, Membership Chair, Rotary Foundation Chair 2009-12 and appointed to the 2014 Sydney Host Organising Committee. A Paul Harris Society member and Major Donor, Lindsay is committed to supporting The Rotary Foundation, recently appointed to the TRF Fund Development Committee 2018-21, committed to raise US$2.025 billion by 2025 for the Endowment Fund. A 10-year Fundraising Institute Australia director, he is a Fellow and Certified Fundraising Executive and served as Director, Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia (founded by Lane Cove Rotary), receiving their inaugural PCFA Award for service to the organisation. He has numerous recognitions from community and vocational groups for his leadership roles. Lindsay grew up in the idyllic surroundings of Wollongong surf and pool, competed successfully to national levels, attended Wollongong High, was then employed at ER&S copper refinery. In 1969 he moved to Sydney as a computer programmer to set up the first in-house computer system for an Australian mailing house. Lindsay and Jenny have 3 children who participated in Youth Exchange; Erica 42, Andrew 35 (Germany), David 40 (Indonesia). The family have hosted many YE and GSE participants. Jenny is Past President Lane Cove. Best known for his yachting exploits, Lindsay has represented Australia at the Admirals and Clipper Cup, navigated 46 consecutive Sydney Hobart Yacht Races, winning 4; including as skipper in 2006 of Love & War. He has spoken to most clubs in D9685 and beyond, on yachting and his 2017 Kokoda Track crossing with sons David and Andrew, raising $28,000 for The Salvation Army. In 2019 Lindsay and Tania married. Tania is also a Past President Lane Cove. Together, their blended family of 5 children and 6 grandchildren actively support Lane Cove Club activities. Lindsay and Tania are well known as people of action and encourage Rotarians to each share their passion for service to lift Rotary’s profile in their communities. |
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Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC)
Nov 07, 2021 7:30 PM
Harold joined Rotary in 1977 and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Crows Nest in Rotary International District 9685. When employed as the Director of Community Relations and Marketing at the Royal NSW Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. Harold organised the Tunnel Walk and Day of Celebration held in conjunction with the Opening of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel in 1992. This involved over 2000 Rotarians from the then three Rotary Districts encompassing Sydney who acted as Marshalls and Volunteers on the day – an event which saw 350,000 people walk through the tunnel on that day, raising over $750,000 for the Charity. Harold held the position of Club President of Crows Nest in 1996 and Governor for the then District 9680 in 2002-03. Harold has held many board positions both at club and district level and was part of the organising committee for the Rotary International Convention held in Sydney in 2014. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a recipient of the prestigious Rotary International Service Above Self award. He was awarded an OAM in June 2020 for Service to the Community and Charity Initiatives. Harold is currently Chairman of ROMAC – Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children – an official project of Rotary International which brings children from the Pacific Region to Australian and New Zealand hospitals for life-saving or dignity restoring surgery which is not available to them in their home country. |
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Peace Building
Nov 21, 2021 7:30 PM
David was born in Montreal, Canada and holds honours degrees in philosophy and law from McGill University. He came to Australia in 1989 to accept a scholarship in law from the University of Sydney. He became a partner in two law firms before becoming a barrister in 2005. He specialises in medical law. David has been a support volunteer for people living with HIV/AIDS, a member of an interfaith group and the coach of a high school mock trial team. He is also the chair of a volunteer land management council with responsibility for two Crown reserves near Lithgow. He was an executive member of the Sydney Peace Foundation from 2005 to 2017 and its chair for the last three of those years. He joined Rotary in 2017 and is the chair of the club’s Peacebuilding Group. David’s interests include alternative dispute resolution, community-building, social justice, and Australian history. When he is not busy helping to change the world, David enjoys listening to electronic music, bushwalking, fishing and skiing. David is married to Donna who is a schoolteacher. They have three children. |
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R.I. President Nominee for 2023-24.
Dec 05, 2021 7:30 PM
Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. Gordon, a graduate of dental surgery at the University of Dundee, owned and operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh. He was the chair of the East of Scotland branch of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a Presbytery elder, chair of Queensferry Parish Congregational Board, and commissioner to the church’s general assembly. A Rotary member since 1984, McInally has been president and vice president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. He has also served Rotary International as a director and as member or chair of several committees. He is currently an adviser to the 2022 Houston Convention Committee and chair of the Operations Review Committee. McInally and his wife, Heather, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation. They are also members of the Bequest Society. |
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Inspirational Speaking
Dec 19, 2021 7:30 PM
Fiona Demark is an inspirational Speaker and Life Coach. She helps people who are stuck and frustrated with their lives to create a new reality. Fiona has been legally blind since birth Fiona's inspirational talk will be a great way for us to finish this challenging year. |