Speakers

Join us for some Rotary fellowship as we catch up this coming Monday at the Station Stop Cafe, Yarralumla. We have reserved a table for our group - come along for a coffee or a light meal (pay your own way). 

Please follow this link to preview the menu options - https://www.yarraps.com.au/station-stop-cafe/.

Feel free to then go for a walk to Weston Park and admire the garden or learn more about the Park Nursery project. 

Peter Gordon is the CEO of Hands Across Canberra. He has been with the Foundation since its inception providing valuable leadership and using his extensive network to create change in the community sector.

Peter has established a reputation for assisting organisations to grow, prosper and achieve value for their stakeholders.

As a Senior Public Servant and consultant, Peter has had a career in economic and business development, entrepreneurship and community engagement. He holds a Master of Education Leadership.

Peter also plays a significant role in the Canberra community as:

• Board member of the Indigenous Marathon Project and SmartStart for Kids.
• Board member of The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature.

Hands Across Canberra is working with Canberran charitable organisations and social enterprises to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our city. To help our large community sector get access to much needed funds Hands Across Canberra raises money which is then allocated to those community organisations doing great work with our most vulnerable people.

Greg Harford was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Canberra Business Chamber in late July 2023. 

Greg has previously served as the Chief Executive of Retail NZ, the peak body for New Zealand’s retail sector. Greg is an experienced associations leader, advocacy professional and communicator, who is passionate about the role of business in driving good economic and social outcomes.

As the new CEO, Greg is committed to driving the economic prosperity and growth of the ACT through business. He will work closely with Chamber members and the Canberra business community to support their growth and transformation.

https://rotaryclubofcanberra.org.au/stories/member-s-english-garden-visit 

2/4/24 - Rescheduled to June (DATE TBC) as requested by Helen Moore 29/3. Alternative date sought from Natalie Vanderpeer via AM mail.