Rotaract Membership
Being a member of the Rotaract Club of Brisbane Rivercity is more than just about getting together once a fortnight to discuss club business. When you join our club, you’re joining a group of like-minded individuals who want to make a difference in the world. You’re not only joining a band of people who want to better themselves personally and professionally, but you’re joining an organisation with more than 50 years of partnership with one of the worlds largest global networks, Rotary International.
Before you become a member, we invite you to come along to a few meetings to get the feel for what we’re all about. There are a number of Rotaract clubs in the local area, and we encourage you to trial a few different clubs before committing to membership. We believe that this ensures you find the club with the best culture, events and vocational opportunities for you. After all, everyone is different!
So, if you’re still interested, what are you waiting for? Get in contact with us today and we’ll be waiting to greet you at our next meeting!
Meet the club
Rotaract Club of Brisbane Rivercity Board Members
The work the Rotaract Club of Brisbane Rivercity achieves in the community would not be possible without the club members who are elected into board positions each year. The board position descriptions and members fulfilling the role for the 2021/2022 financial year are:
Brenton Cuthbert
President
The President is responsible for leading the club and ensuring it’s functioning for both the community, and its members. This includes directing the club to implement projects that address the needs of the community, develop the skills of members, and work with club members and other clubs to enhance Rotaract as a whole. The President presides over all meetings of the Club and the Board of Directors, and is also responsible for the coordination of club elections and inducting new members into the club. Rotaract Presidents also have the opportunity to regularly represent their club at Rotary meetings and is always willing to defend and represent the Club and it’s members.
Laura Barber
Immediate Past-President
The Past President remains on the Board of Directors as an advisory position, giving guidance throughout the year to ensure knowledge gained during the past financial year is not lost, as well as assisting with the transition of the board. This is the only position for the current financial year which is not elected, and is automatically awarded to the previous president.
Catherine Campbell
Vice President
The Vice President works closely with the President during their term and is willing and able to fulfil presidential responsibilities in the absence of the President. The Vice President is primarily responsible for managing club merchandise and social media, and in the absence of the President, presides over both club and board meetings, as well as attending Rotary meetings.
Jane Hillyard
Secretary
The Secretary serves as a central hub for communication, reporting, compliance and record keeping. The Secretary is responsible for taking minutes during meetings, as well as circulating minutes, agendas and relevant information to both club members and potential members, in addition to keeping accurate club records. Additionally, they record votes during the club’s AGM.
Lewis Campbell
Treasurer
The Treasurer manages the financial affairs of the club, holding all financial records and conducting all financial transactions. As the main contact between the club and financial institutes and the club-selected charities, the Treasurer ensures the passing on of donations and funds raised. The Treasurer also ensures the club’s bank account has the appropriate nominated signatories, and that all club members have paid their membership fees.
Gareth Seeto
Vocation & Meeting Directors
The Vocation and Meeting Director provides club members with opportunities for personal and professional development conducive to the core values of Rotary. Through appropriate assessment of the needs and interests of club members, the Vocation and Meeting Director ensures appropriate guest speakers present at club meetings, as well as ensuring that meeting content is working towards developing the soft skills of members, enhancing their ability to influence, motivate and lead others in their own communities. The Vocation and Meeting Director is also responsible for coordinating club newsletters, and the organisation of the club’s annual Professional Development Workshops and Evening.
Alexandra Simmons
Events DIrector
The Events Director organises the club’s larger events which engage club members in raising funds for local and international projects, in addition to the club’s annual Changeover celebrations. The Events Director is the face of the club when promoting and running events, with the role also involved with advertising and promoting club events, liaising with sponsors and community stakeholders involved in club events.
Kim Elston
Community & Social DIrector
The Community and Social Director engages club members in local and international projects that contribute to positive social change and fulfill the broader goals of Rotary International. The Community and Social Director also assists members in developing an understanding of how to better interact, understand and accept those around us, and to become positive contributing members of society. In addition to this, the Community and Social Director is also in charge of organising regular social events for members and friends to meet up outside of official Rotaract events and meetings.