District Governor 2009–10
Ian Jones (Robyn)
Rotary Club of Wyalkatchem
Ian joined the Wyalkatchem Rotary Club in 1994, after
hosting a Mexican exchange student and realising the wonderful programs
run by Rotary.
Ian has been President (1997–98 and 2004–05) and Sergeant
at Arms twice, as well as serving as Membership Director and has been
a Club Service committee member. Ian is an active fundraiser and community
helper and is committed to furthering the cause of Rotary. Ian was an
Assistant Governor in 2007–2008. In his role, he has enjoyed serving
his local community and visiting the adjacent communities of Cunderdin,
Quairading, Northam and Corrigin.
Ian attended Christchurch Grammar School, where his claim to fame was
coxing the winning Head of the River team in 1967. At 16 he returned to
the family farm ‘Blairathol’, where he has farmed successfully
for the past 40 years, 32 as a sole owner/operator and Managing Director.
Ian is currently Deputy Chief Fire Control Officer of the local shire
and was instrumental in the demise of huge Bushfires in November 1998.
Ian was SES Group Leader and co-ordinator of programs for the group. Ian
underwent training in Perth to plan and present courses to local groups
and participated in displays held at country shows using the ‘jaws
of life’ and other emergency equipment.
Ian married Robyn in 1974 and has 3 children, sons Roland (30), Noel (28)
and a precious daughter Jomelle (20).
Ian still enjoys refereeing the occasional game of football or basketball
as he has umpired for 20 years. He plays pennant bowls. His other interests
are water-skiing, teaching people to ski and following ‘The Eagles’
and his children’s sport.
Rotary International World President
John Kenny (June)
Grangemouth, Scotland, Great Britain
John Kenny, a graduate of Glasgow University, is a
past dean of his local law faculty, a judge, and a notary. He is past
president of the Forth Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Federation
of Scottish Junior Chamber of Commerce and past general legal counsel
of Jaycees International. He was also appointed deputy lieutenant of his
district by Queen Elizabeth II.
John is an elder of the Church of Scotland, where he has served as session
clerk and Presbytery elder. Active in Scouting, he has received the Medal
of Merit from the
chief scout for helping to form new Scout groups in Eastern Europe.
A Rotarian since 1970, John is a member of the Rotary Club of Grangemouth.
He has served Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland as committee
member and chair, vice president, and president. He has served Rotary
International as district governor, task force member, committee member,
vice chair, Rotary International Board Executive Committee chair, Rotary
International Director and Foundation trustee. He also has been a representative,
member-at-large, and parliamentarian of the Council on Legislation on
several occasions.
He is a Major Donor and Bequest Society member of The Rotary Foundation.
John is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious
Service and its Distinguished Service Award. He has been married to June
since 1965.
Rotary International Director for Zone 8
John Lawrence (Janet)
Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium, Distrct 9600
John began his professional life as a civil engineer,
before moving to the computer industry. Prior to serving as District Governor
in 2000–01, he completed 41/2 years employment with Microsoft as
a marketer and technical advisor. He and his wife Janet, who is also a
Rotarian, now run a business providing specialist writing services and
advising on new technologies. John and Janet are both multiple Paul Harris
Fellows and charter members of the Foundation Bequest Society.
John joined Rotary in 1988 and he was President of the Canberra-Woden
Club in 1992–93. During 1996–97, John served as an Assistant
Governor in D9710, and also that year he convened the Internet/Technology
committee that created D9710’s web site and instigated the Australian
Rotary presence at www.rotary.org.au.
John and Janet moved to Brisbane in December 2003, and he soon became
an enthusiastic supporter of RAWCS Northern Region and particularly its
Donations in Kind Store. Working with Rotarians to assist their training
is his special passion, and he has done so as District 9600 Trainer (2005–06),
District D9710 Trainer (2002–03), National Train the Trainer Facilitator
(Wagga Wagga Institute 2003) and Leader Trainer of Australian DGNs (DGs
2007–08).
His international service has focused strongly on multi-district projects
in Thailand, Indonesia,
Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka.
John received a ‘Service Above Self Award’ in 2006 in acknowledgement
of his wide-ranging contributions both within the district and beyond.
In the 2007 Australia Day Honours List he received the Medal of the Order
of Australia (OAM), an acknowledgement of his contribution to the community
through Rotary and the Anglican Church.
District Governor
Elect 2010–11
Rotary District 9455
Ian Hutton (Jan)
Rotary Club of West Perth
Ian joined the Rotary Club of Port Hedland in October
1999. He took up the position of Club Secretary in January 2000 and was
Club President in 2001–02. Ian continued to serve on the Club Board
and was an Assistant Governor from 2003–05. Returning to Perth in
December 2005, Ian joined the Rotary Club of West Perth in May 2006. He
was the Club’s Fund Raising Director in 2007–08. He was also
the Chair of District 9450’s New Generations Committees in 2007–08.
Although Ian was born in Brunei, most of his life and education has been
spent in Perth and Western Australia. Ian and Jan were married in 1971.
Ian completed a degree in Civil Engineering at UWA in 1971 and subsequently
completed a degree part time in Business (Accounting) in 1987. In 2005
he completed a Professional Certificate in Arbitration.
Together, Ian and Jan have spent 18 years living in rural and regional
Western Australia (from Wyndham to Bunbury). Ian and Jan have two daughters
and three grandchildren.
Since 2006 Ian has worked as a contract consultant to several different
organisations; particularly in the areas of port development, operations
and management. Most of Ian’s working life was in Government as
an engineer and manager. His last full time job was as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Port Hedland Port Authority (1997–2005), Australia’s
largest tonnage port.
Ian and Jan both enjoy tennis, golf, camping and caravanning and socialising.
Ian is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He also had
an involvement in the Army Reserve for most of the 30 years between 1967
and 1997.
District Governor
Elect 2010–11
Rotary District 9465
Marilyn Barton (David)
Rotary Club of Booragoon
Marilyn was born in Melbourne and moved to Perth at
the age of two. She completed a Certificate and Higher Certificate of
Teaching and began a career in education. Whilst the family was growing
up she completed a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, and a Graduate
Diploma in Psychology before re-entering the Education Department as a
School Psychologist. Marilyn then completed her Doctorate in Psychology
and is currently Principal Psychologist in her own private practice in
Applecross. She is currently a Board Member of the APS College of Clinical
Psychologists in Western Australia.
Marilyn joined the Rotary club of Booragoon in 2001 and has served the
club as President (2005–06), and in most Board positions, and achieved
100% attendance since her induction. Marilyn is a Paul Harris Fellow and
a Bequest member of the Rotary Foundation.
Marilyn has served District 9460 as a professional psychologist and committee
member of the Youth Exchange committee for six years, developing the first
Sexual Abuse and Harassment Manual for use in the Youth Exchange program
in 2002–03. Marilyn also served as Projects Chairperson and as a
member of the Training Team. David is a member of the Rotary Club of Melville,
and a Past District Governor (2002–03).
Marilyn and David live in Applecross and have four children, Sally, James,
Wendy and Steven and two grandchildren, with Steven being a current member
and Wendy a former member of the Rotary Club of Booragoon. Both Marilyn
and David are boating enthusiasts and avid travellers.
Marilyn, as District 9465 Governor (2010–11), looks forward to building
a strong Rotary in Western Australia by developing new initiatives for
growth to further encourage the Ideal of Service to the Community and
Rotarians alike.
Rotary Club of Corrigin
AG for: Corrigin, Cunderdin, Northam, Quiarading, Wyalkatchem
David is married to Chris and has 4 married daughters and 8 grandchildren. He has been farming in Corrigin since 1973 after moving from South Australia.
David joined Rotary in 1994 after being very involved in the Corrigin Community. He served as President for the P&C at the school and the Corrigin Football club for 7 years, as well as other community committees.
Since joining Rotary he has been President 4 times and has also had several directorships in the club.
For his service to the Rotary Club of Corrigin he was presented with a PHF in 2002. David and Chris are looking forward to supporting Ian and Robyn in their year.
Rotary Club of Gosnells
AG for: Cannington, Kenwick, Maddington, Midland, Thornlie
Ken has been a member of the Rotary Club of Gosnells for the past seven years serving as Directors for Vocational, Community service twice, Club Service and President. He has also been the District Chairman of Rypen for three years and assisted with RYLA.
Ken works as a Lawn Mowing Contractor. He is married to Beryl with five adult children between them and they live in Gosnells with their spoilt dog. When Ken is not involved in Rotary activities he visits his property in Toodyay, building model railways and the odd game of golf. Ken is looking forward to the challenge in the role as Assistant Governor and pleased to be on the team with Ian.
Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga
AG for: Armadale, Armadale Neerigen-Brook, Byford and Districts, Darling Range, Gosnells
Clint has been involved in the manufacture, import and wholesaling of domestic Floorcare appliances for the past 18 years. Clint and Sue have been married for 20 years and have a son, Matthew and a daughter Tenille. Tenille was on Rotary Youth Exchange in 2007.
Clint was a founding member of the Malaga club in 2002, and served as President in 2004–05. At District level Clint has held the posts of New Generations chairman and Conference Chief Sergeant. He is currently on the Youth Exchange committee. Since retiring from involvement in Basketball as a player, coach and administrator the family of Rotary has become Clint’s main enjoyment outside family and friends. Clint is looking forward to getting to know many other Rotarians through visiting the clubs he is AG to.
Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga
AG for: Ascot, Bentley-Curtin, Mill Point, Mundaring, South-Perth-Burswood
A Charter Member and Past President of Rotary Club of Malaga, Fred was recognised with a Paul Harris Fellowship in May 2007. Fred is married to Robyn with three adult children and eight grandchildren.
Fred intends to travel regularly both within Australia, overseas and is experiencing the delights of four wheel driving activities and camping.
Main interests outside Rotary are family, travelling, social bowls and the odd game of golf.
Rotary Club of Hannans-Kalgoorlie
AG for: Boulder, Hannans-Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie
Linda is married to Greg and they have two beautiful daughters, Emma and Alesha, and two adorable grandsons, Dylan and Nathan.
Linda started in Rotary in June 2003 and plays an active role in her club and in the district.
She has made many friends through Rotary and wears her Rotary pin with pride, wherever she goes. Linda is very honoured to be part of DG Ian’s team.
Rotary Club of Byford and Districts
AG for: Como, Rossmoyne, Victoria Park, Welshpool, Willetton
Denise joined Rotary in 1998 as a Charter Secretary of the Byford and Districts Rotary Club.
Denise has been President of the club three times and Assistant Governor in 2004–05 and 2005–06.
Denise runs a business in Byford and has two wonderful children that live locally.
Denise is looking forward to the new Rotary year with DG Ian and her fellow Assistant Governors.
Rotary Club of Mundaring
AG for: Ballajura-Malaga, Belmont, Kalamunda, Swan Districts, Swan Valley, York
Mark Williamson is married to Marilyn and has two children and three grandchildren.
Mark has worked in the automotive parts industry for over 25 years. He first joined Rotary in 1985 but due to work commitments left and returned in the early 1990s. Mark was President in 1995 and soon after that received a Paul Harris Fellow for his efforts at club and also District level.
Mark was the founding chairman of the Mundaring Local Drug Action Group providing three years of service.
Mark is looking forward to assisting DG Ian and Robyn to make their year one of fun and change.
