Steering Group 

This is the current decision making group leading the pilot. It is made up of representatives from the District Governor train, key project leads and Rotaract.

Members

Steering Group Chair: Neville Parsons (NSW)

Steering Group Deputy Chair: Ingrid Waugh (NZ)

Pilot Co-Chair: Peter Frueh (VIC)

District Governor Representatives: Wayne Gordon (NZ) and Ineke Oliver (WA). Alt. Bill Robinson (NZ).

District Governor Elect Representatives: Lisa Hunt (QLD) and Dave McKissock (NZ). Alt. Colin Byron (Vic).

District Governor Nominee Representatives: Robert Shore (NSW/ACT) and Carol Green (NZ). Alt. Greg Marlow (NT).

Rotaract Representative: Laura Telford (ACT)

Non- Voting Members

Regionalisation Establishment Teams (RET) Chair: Tim Moore (VIC)

Rotary International (staff) Regionalisation Pilot Manager: Rita Bou Lattouf

Rotary International (staff) Regionalisation Pilot Coordinator: Trudy Grice

Regionalisation Establishment Teams (RETs)

There are nine teams working on different aspects of the pilot, known as Regionalisation Establishment Teams (RETs).
This group of teams is led by Tim Moore (VIC). 

RET members were required to submit a detailed resume outlining their qualifications and experience, and were selected based on the relevance and merit of their existing skills and knowledge. Each RET has been allocated a Rotary International staff member as an observer.

Communication and Collaboration RET

This RET is exploring new ways to communicate with and facilitate communication between Rotary members throughout Zone 8.

Lead: TBA

Corporate and Admin RET

This RET is responsible for the development of corporate, administrative and legal entities to activate the pilot. Its functions include the establishment of the Regional Council and the creation of the Community Leader and Specialist roles.

Leads: Ian Scott (NSW) and Allan Smith (NZ)

• Regional Council Elections Lead: Dallas Booth (NSW)

• Rotary Specialist Networks Lead: Tania Broadbent (QLD)

• Community Groups Lead: Alison Dalziel (WA)

• Legal Entities and Structures Lead: Ian Scott (NSW)

• Financials Lead: Allan Smih (NZ)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion RET

This RET is responsible for exploring how the diverse needs of Rotary members throughout Zone 8 can be met through regionalisation. It includes representatives from the French-speaking community, regional Australia, the LGBTIQA+ community, and countries in the Pacific Islands.

Leads: Steve Chaney (NZ)

Information Technology RET

This RET team is examining potential new IT platforms and processes that can be used to streamline essential activities such as reporting and mass sharing of information for internal and external purposes.

Lead: Lesley Shedden (VIC)

Learning and Development RET

This RET is developing new training strategies and member programs that address the unique challenges faced in our region, while streamlining learning and development opportunities.

Leads: Nick Dangerfield (NZ) and Elaine Mead (NZ)

Membership RET

This RET is developing strategies to enhance the membership experience for existing Rotarians and engage prospective members. It is also leading the development of new clubs and training of new club development specialists.

Leads: Andy Rajapakse (QLD) and Tony Heyward (NZ)

Pilot Communications RET

This RET is leading communications to Rotary members regarding the regionalisation pilot, including providing updates on the pilot’s progress.

Lead: Laura Telford (ACT)

Public Image and Partnerships RET

This RET is responsible for strengthening Rotary’s approach to public image in Zone 8. It is also exploring how stronger partnerships with external organisations can be formed through regionalisation.

Leads: Philip Archer (VIC) and Liz Courtney (NZ)

Rotaract RET:

This RET is responsible for examining how Rotaract MDIO's and Rotaract clubs more generally can be supported throughout the Pilot. It will also explore how the Rotaract Nominee will work with existing Rotaract structures and what possible new opportunities will exist in the new governance model for Rotaract.

Lead: Nic Egan (SA)

Rotary Foundation RET

This RET is responsible for understanding how the Rotary Foundation can adapt and leverage new opportunities created through the regionalisation pilot.

Lead: Mark Yaxley (NZ) and David Dean (NSW)

Service and Strategy RET

This RET is responsible for evaluating which district functions can be transferred to the Regional Council and how that transfer will happen. Districts will remain throughout the entire pilot.

Lead: Marie-Louise Lees (SA)

Monitoring and Evaluation Team

An independent Monitoring and Evaluation Team is overseeing the work of the RETs to ensure adequate key performance indicators are created and met throughout the pilot. Members of this team come from New Zealand, Tonga, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia. The team also includes a Rotary International staff support member in Evanston.

Lead: Paul Thomas (SA)