Inaugural Regional Council Election Results

Clubs throughout Zone 8 have had their say, and the results of the first Zone 8 Regional Council election are now in.

Below are the candidates who clubs have chosen to lead our Zone from 1 January 2024:

• Chair: Dallas Booth, RC of Turramurra, NSW, Australia (D9685)

• Chair-Elect: Tony Heyward, RC of Tawa, New Zealand (D9940)

• Portfolio Lead: Public Image and Partnerships: Neil McWhannell, RC of Wahroonga, NSW, Australia (D9685)

• Portfolio Lead: Learning and Development: Euan Miller, RC of Norwood, SA, Australia (D9510)

• Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants: Dr Peter Rogers AM, RC of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (D9800)

• Portfolio Lead: Membership: Andy Rajapakse, RC of Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia (D9640)

• Portfolio Lead: Service Projects and Programs: Madhumita Bishnu, E-Club of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (D9800)

• Rotaract Nominee: Eeshwar Rajagopalan, Rotaract Club of Subiaco/RC of Elizabeth Quay, WA, Australia (D9423)

The role of Portfolio Lead: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion did not receive any eligible applications. A suitable candidate for the role will be selected once the Regional Council is in place.

The fifteen-day objection period for the Regional Council election has now begun and will end at midday on 15 November 2023 Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

You can read an outline of the objection process here, which includes a description of what constitutes a valid objection. Please review this document carefully before submitting an objection. Once the objection period has ended final confirmation of the Regional Council will occur.

Clubs can submit any objections to the election results or process by emailing Zone8Elections@Rotary.org.

Thank you to all clubs who voted in the Regional Council election!