As a new year kicks off, it is always good to get the lay of the land. So who are our 2018/2019 Board of Directors and what makes them tick? Take a look and you might just find out something you didn't already know.
President 2018/2019 - Jon Faber and wife Tracey
Jon has been in Rotary (and our Club) coming up three years, joining on September 3, 2015. Rotary has become a bit of a family affair for the Faber's - with Tracey joining a year later, Madison becoming the President of the Wellington Rotaract Club this year and Cassidy going out on Exchange to Argentina in January 2019. Jon and Tracey also enjoy Rotary at District Level, and are on the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee.
Outside of Rotary and his business, Jon enjoys off road motorbiking, fishing (particularly off the West Coast), paddle boarding, jet skiing, wake boarding, snow skiing, hiking, hunting, travelling and spending time with his family.
Something you might not know about Jon: He used the money he had put aside for his first house to buy a brand new boat aptly called “Homeless”.
This year Jon would like the Club to achieve the Goals set by the leadership team for the year including an improvement in Membership, Online presence, Community Focus and International Targets. He is looking to achieve the Presidential Citation.
Malcolm has been a Member of Papakura Rotary for 27 years joining the 2nd of May 1991. He has served as President, Sergeant and several times as a Director on the Board. This year Malcolm will be the Club's Sergeant-At-Arms and will sit on the Fellowship Committee. Malcolm will also work with the Membership Committee and induct new members into the Club.
Malcolm's interests outside of Rotary are Golf, Fishing, Grandkids, Travel, Pauanui, Drinking and a lot of other things that
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Something you might not know about Malcolm: He was beaten up by a bike gang on his honeymoon in Surfers Paradise 40 years ago!
Malcolm's goal for the year is to see our membership grow, in particular with younger members.
Morris joined Papakura Rotary nearly 25 years ago in December of 1993. He joined in Rob Allan's year and was introduced to Rotary by the late Rex Bremner. Morris has been a Director of various Committees, President, Secretary (several times), Sergeant (several times) and has travelled to Tonga twice to help out on projects there. This year, as well as being the Club secretary, Morris will sit on the Fellowship Committee and much to our delight has agreed to organise the Car Rally again this year!
Morris lists his interests outside of Rotary as: Watching his grandchildren grow up and keeping him and wife Vicki poor, growing his own native trees and planting them around their property and bush block in Hunua, beekeeping, the Outdoors, Travel.
Something you might not know about Morris: He used to do a lot of 'Dancing with the Stars' type stuff!
This year Morris would like to see greater interest and involvement by all of our Rotarians in our Projects outside of Club nights. He is looking forward to working with President Jon and his team for another successful year in Rotary.
Brian has been with the Papakura Rotary Club for 21 years, joining on in Bernie Kay's year as President. He was invited into the Club by Ray Wallace. Brian is a Past President and has served as a Director of various committees over his years with the Club. His special interest in Rotary has been the wonderful people both Maureen and Brian have met. He also has loved the work done in Tonga by the Club. Brian has been 12 times. Brian will be our Treasurer again this year and will also sit on the International Committee.
Brian's interests outside Rotary are his family and grandchildren. He loves travelling and cycling with his darling wife of 41 years, exploring new places and new adventures.
Something you might not know about Brian is that he was a motorcyclist, waterskier, surfer and yachtie.
Brian enjoys his role as Treasurer, but his goal for the year is that someone else has the opportunity to enjoy the experience.
Donna is into her 11th year as a Member of Papakura Rotary, joining her husband David as an official club member on the 15th March 2007. She has been President (2013/2014), Sergeant and has sat several times on the Board as Director of International and Fellowship committees. Donna was an Assistant District Governor in 2015/2016.
Outside of Rotary Donna enjoys: travel, films, reading, family and following the grandchildren’s sporting events.
Something you might not know about Donna: She can read and write Braille!
This year Donna would like to see even more members take up the opportunity of Fellowship Events that are offered. The committee have some interesting things in the pipeline, and it is looking to be a great year for the fellowship of the club.
August the 4th will mark 30 years of David being in the Papakura Rotary Club, joining in 1988. He has served as President, treasurer (3 times) and has been on the Board of Directors for various committees over his 30 years with the Club. He was on the RYE District Committee for 3 years.
Previous Interests outside of Rotary included Civil Engineering development, construction and Dairy Farming. More recently David's interests are: Family, Travel, Business and International news, keeping active.
Something you might not know about David: While at Canterbury University he was a member of the notorious Capping Week Haka Party
This year David would like to see additional contact established with local communities to involve the Club in supporting the Papakura Community.
 Joining the Club on 11th December 1999, this is Allan's 19th Year with Papakura Rotary. He is the Vice-President and will lead the Club in the 20/21 year. Allan has served as Sergeant, International Director several times, and also as Ways and Means Director. Allan has spent over 10 years on the District Rotary Foundation Committee. Outside of Rotary his interests are work, bowls, family and his grandchildren. Something you might not know about Allan: He is still a proud South Islander and hails from Darfield in Canterbury. Allan would like to see us not only continue the Clubs outstanding contribution to International Service, but challenges us to broaden our horizon's. He has some ideas up his sleeve!  Peter married Jan in 1976 in his home country of England, and made the move to New Zealand in 1977. Peter joined the club on 21 December 1978, and this year will be his 40th year as a member of Papakura Rotary. Peter has been an extremely active member of our Club. He has been President twice, secretary, Treasurer several times, International Director, Community Director and Youth Director a few times too. At District Level, Peter has been the Rotary Foundation Administrator for 5 years. He has also been an Assistant District Governor for a 2 year term. Peter’s interests outside of Rotary are: working on his small farm, family, enjoying his 11 grandchildren, spending time in Pauanui and travelling. Something you might not know about Peter: He cannot even stomach the thought of Rice Pudding after being forced to eat it as a young boy at school in England. Peter is encouraged by the direction and focus of the Club this year, and is looking forward to making an even greater impact on the local community. |