Member Profiles

Susan, member since 1993

Why did you join Rotary:

I joined Rotary as I have had a family association with Rotary over many years. I was a Rotary Exchange Student and had the benefit of 12 months in Germany. I was keen to be able to give back.

What aspect of Rotary do you most enjoy: 

I enjoy the fellowship, the projects and fundraising. These aspects of Rotary add to make it something I look forward to.

What most surprised you about Brisbane High-Rise:

I am a Charter member of Brisbane High-Rise and have been pleased to enjoy all aspects of Rotary service and I have made many lifelong friends who I get to see each week at out meetings. 

Deb, member since 1997

Why did you join Rotary:

I joined Rotary in Mackay to give back to the community that had been good to me over the years.

What aspect of Rotary do you most enjoy: 

I enjoy the guest speakers at our meetings and fellowship with High-Rise members.

What most surprised you about Brisbane High Rise:

How many wonderful friends I've made in the club since I came to Brisbane over 20 years ago.

 

Bill, member since 2006

Why did you join Rotary:

I joined Rotary to meet people and extend my city network. 

What aspect of Rotary do you most enjoy: 

The fellowship is what I enjoy most plus the sharing in doing wonderful projects with a great mix of very good people. 

What most surprised you about Brisbane High-Rise:

The surprise was the depth and vibrancy of the Club. It’s a bunch of very smart people having a lot of fun. 

Yvonne, member since 2012

Why did you join Rotary:

My father was a Rotarian in the 50’s and 60’s and I grew up with a sense of “rotary family”. There came a time in my life when my want and my ability to lend a hand connected, Rotary seemed the natural choice.

What aspect of Rotary do you most enjoy: 

Together our High-Rise Club makes a difference. We have made the world a better place for so many on a local, national and international level. The club has made a difference to my life as well. I am part of a community that has an enormous generosity of spirit that just keeps coming. There is such joy in giving AND we have so much fun doing it.

What most surprised you about Brisbane High-Rise:

I knew joining would be a good thing to do, but the extras.....friendship, kindness, laughter, acceptance and they have a way of encouraging me to challenge myself. I know I am a better person today because of making the decision to join. Thank you Rotary!