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Oct 01, 2026
District 9640 RAWCS Chair Immediate past National Chairman Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd (RAWCS) Short Biography: Current 1st July 2026 PP David Pearson is the immediate past Chairman of RAWCS. Dave has degrees in Science (Geology) and Economics and was employed in the Mining Industry for 25 years before purchasing a grazing property near Guyra which he operated, with his wife Judi, for 26 years. Work in the mineral exploration and mine development field, had Dave working in every State of Australia as well as PNG and Indonesia. Dave has served on the Board of RAWCS for 11 years including 3 years as National Chairman. Dave joined Rotary in 1992, inducted into the Rotary Club of Sunnybank Hills (now D9620), in 2001 he transferred to the Rotary Club of Guyra (now D9660) and in 2025 to the Rotary Club of Maclean D9640. Dave has served in every Club board position, mostly several times and, as committee Secretary, contributed to the development of the D9650 youth program, RYAG Sheep. In 2012 PDG Harry Durey encouraged Dave to join the D9650 Rotarians Against Malaria Committee, and he quickly became the District Chair leading a team to Timor Leste in 2014. In quick succession he was appointed as Deputy National Manager and then Manager of RAM which is a RAWCS national Board position. Dave served four years as RAM Manager before accepting the role of RAWCS Deputy Chairman (3 years) and Chairman (3 years). As Immediate Past National Chair, Dave served a final year on the Board before stepping down and accepting the role of RAWCS Chair for D9640 on 1st July 2026. |
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Fire Safety
Oct 08, 2026
I commenced my career with the Fire Service in 1974 finishing in 2002 as a station officer in Community Safety as a building approval officer. I have been a volunteer Seniors Fire Educator for 20 years, last year was awarded National Emergency Medal and this year Australia Day Awards, Order of Australia Medal for my continued work for the community, so humbling. I also hold the role of Chaplain QFD South East.
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Oct 16, 2026 7:00 am - 4:00 pm UTC+10:00
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Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026 UTC+10:00
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Officer in charge, Palm Beach Station
Oct 22, 2026
I joined the Qld Police Service in February 1991. After 6 years in General Duties (Deception Bay and Redcliffe) I went on to do13 years plain clothes in several suburban CIB offices (Petrie, Boondall, Carseldine), and specialist squads (Organised Crime Squad and Drug Squad) attaining the rank of Detective Sergeant. In January 2021 I was promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant, Officer in Charge, Cloncurry Station in January 2011. In my time in Cloncurry, I nominated as a candidate in the 2016 Local Government elections, and was successfully voted in as a Cloncurry Shire Councillor. In October 2019 I transferred to the role of S/Sgt, Support Officer to the District Officer, Gold Coast, and then in February 2021 I successfully applied for the position of S/Sgt, Officer in Charge, Surfers Paradise Station. After almost 5 years at Surfers Paradise, in October 2025 I transferred to the position of S/Sgt, Officer in Charge, Palm Beach Station. My most recent and relevant career highlights would include being an operational lead on behalf of the QPS in the implementation and evolution of the Jacks Law handheld scanning powers, and even more recently, the operationalisation of the new Burleigh Beat. I am married with two children, and my wife is also a police officer. She has held the position of Sgt, Gold Coast District Mental Health Intervention Co-ordinator, since 2019.
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How a Companion Rotary Club can expand your Rotary Club's Reach and Impact.
Nov 05, 2026
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Nov 28, 2026 7:00 am - 4:00 pm UTC+10:00
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Sovereign Community Nursing
Jan 28, 2027
At SCN, we help older Australians and their families navigate the often-complex aged care and health care systems. We are a nurse-led organisation that provides clinical nursing, care coordination, aged care navigation, and in-home support, helping people remain independent and live well in their own homes for as long as possible.
My role is to build relationships within our community, connect people with the right support, and create awareness of the services available to older Australians and their families. I'm looking forward to sharing how SCN is helping local people age with confidence, dignity, and choice.
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