Stephen Humphreys
Chair
Stephen Humphreys has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2018.
Stephen joined the Rotary Club of Camden in NSW in 2002 and served as Club President in 2008-2009; Chair of the Peace Studies Sub-Committee of the District 9750 Foundation Committee in 2009-10 and served as an Assistant Governor for three years 2010 to 2012. Chair of the District 9750 Conference Committee in 2012 and became District Governor (9675) 2016-17.
Stephen has always had a keen involvement in the community and has previously held committee positions, including President, on the parent bodies of his children’s schools for around 20 years.
He is a keen golfer and has been the President of Camden Golf Club for the past 18 years and a member of the Board of Directors for 20 years. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sydney University and practiced as a community pharmacist for 40 years, retiring 6 years ago. Stephen owned either solely or in partnership 2 pharmacies for 35 years. Stephen is married to Judith, they have three children and four grandsons. Stephen and Judith currently living in Camden.
Bernie Bott
Vice Chair
Bernie Bott was appointed a Director of Australian Rotary Health in November 2021.
Born to a second-generation farming family, a long-standing commitment to community service in Yarrawonga. From schooling in regional NSW through to life as a boarder at Caulfield Grammar in Melbourne. Bernie returned to the farm and family partnership as a young man determined to contribute to the local community.
It was in 1999 that Bernie began his journey with the Rotary Club of Yarrawonga Mulwala and subsequently spent three years as Community Director, overseeing the formation of two Mixed Probus Clubs during that time. In his service to Rotary District 9790, Bernie has worked as Assistant Governor from 2012 to 2015. He was the District 9790 Governor 2017 to 2018 and is the present District Trainer.
Bernie, supported by wife Margaret, looks forward to a continuing role in service to Rotary in the coming years.
Bob Calvert
Rotary commenced for Bob when he joined the RC of Kangaroo Bay (since wound up) in 1980 at the rather young age (for a Rotarian) of 28.
In July 1982 his career pathway took him and his young family to the North West Coast (of Tasmania) where he immediately joined the Somerset club. Through which, Bob and his wife Kaye established long lasting friendships whilst supporting Rotary and community activities throughout the District.
A Rotarian of some 43 years, as part of those clubs plus Flagstaff Hill in Adelaide for a brief stint during 1987-88, Bob and Kaye also spent twelve months (2004/5) working in the USA. This provided him the opportunity to visit Clubs in Illinois, including a few speaking engagements at a Rotaract club within Bradley University, Peoria where they lived.
It is worth noting that because his working career was very much international (Global Marketing Manager of a locally based global company), it was difficult to participate in Rotary at a District level. Until of course when he became semi retired.
Bob received a PHF by the Somerset club in 2014 for services to Rotary and the community and again in 2023, by the Sandy Bay club for his services as District Governor. Kaye also received a PHF for her District Partner Project in 2023
Ron Degenhart
Ron emigrated to Brisbane from Chicago at age 11, graduating from Griffith University in 1979 and completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Science in 1999.
Ron has had a long career in local government park and landscape management, working in the Queensland Forestry Department and serving local governments in Brisbane, Gympie, Toowoomba and Townsville before retiring.
His involvement with Rotary began in 1992 when he joined the Rotary Club of Mundingburra, QLD, serving as president twice and holding various board positions. He also served as Assistant Governor for District 9550 from 2013-16, District and in 2019-20, and as District Membership Chair in 2020-21.
Throughout his Rotary tenure, Ron has pioneered several tours to Timor-Leste for Rotarians and others to experience the country’s culture and see how Rotary has contributed to the community’s development.
Outside Rotary, Ron enjoys gardening and spending time in the bush, as well as with his wife Vicki and daughter Kym.
Paul Mee
Paul emigrated to Australia from the UK in 1966 age 12 with parents and 2 brothers. He commenced a career with ANZ Banking Group Ltd in the early 1970’s as a junior clerk in Tasmania, later progressing in various management roles then specialising in Credit Risk Management. In 1997 he accepted a High-Risk Credit Management role in Collins St Melbourne. Paul later became Regional Risk Executive then retired from ANZ in 2016 as the National Credit Executive for Asset Finance, after a career of 45 years.
Paul joined Rotary in 1987 when a group of professional men and women in St Helens Tasmania, formed a new Rotary Club. He was honoured to be selected as Charter President. His banking career took him and his family to several other cities where he joined the local Rotary Club. Paul has since completed the Club President role at 2 other Rotary clubs in Victoria before becoming District Governor in 2022-23 (D9820).
Married Adele in 1974 in Tasmania then moved his family (2 x daughters) to Victoria in 1997. Spent 19 years in the Doncaster/ Donvale area of Melbourne before moving to Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. Current interests include “All Things Rotary,” family, & travelling.
Jeff Neale
Jeff is the Dealer Principal of Paradise Mazda, a family business started by his late father Reg Neale in 1956. Jeff started in the business in 1978 as an apprentice motor mechanic. It was in this same year that Paradise Mazda commenced as a Mazda dealer. Jeff worked his way through each department before being appointed Dealer Principal in 1999. Jeff also has a Graduate Certificate in Business.
Paradise Mazda employs around 90 staff and is currently a Mazda Master Dealer. Jeff’s son Ben is General Manager, having joined the business in 2004, continuing in the family tradition. Jeff’s wife Jenny, who trained and worked as a Registered Nurse, has worked with Jeff in the business for over 25 years.
Jeff was invited to join the Rotary Club of Campbelltown (SA) in 1990. However, his Rotary involvement started over 55 years ago, attending “Family Meetings” at the Rotary Club Campbelltown with his late parents Reg and Shirley. Reg was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown. Jeff served as President in 2007/2008 and as District Governor for District 9510 in 2021/2022.
In his earlier life, Jeff was a volunteer member of St. John Ambulance and held the position of Divisional Superintendent. Through St. John, Jeff met his wife Jenny, also a Divisional Superintendent. Jeff and Jenny were married in 1984 and retired from St. John to start a family.
Jeff and Jenny have three adult children, a daughter-in-law and two grandsons.
Jerry Pilcher
Jerry Pilcher has been a Director of Australian Rotary Health since September 2017.
Jerry was born in 1950 in Peterborough in the UK, where he attended Bedford School. He also met his wife Kerry, a West Australian girl, in London where they married.
Jerry and Kerry moved to Perth in 1974, and in 1988 he joined the Rotary Club of Scarborough, where he was Treasurer for 5 years. Jerry was Club President in 2008 – 2009 and District Governor for District 9455 in 2015 – 2016.
Most of Jerry’s working career was with Snap Printing – for 10 years with the company, including 4 years in Victoria as State Manager. Jerry was employed as a Franchising manager – opening new outlets in national and international cities. He also owned a Snap Franchise from 1986 – 2014.
Jerry enjoyed sailing competitively and was part of a State Championship crew in his last year. He then took up field Hockey at the age of 50. Some of Jerry’s hobbies include sport, reading, crosswords, and Rotary.
Adrian Roach
Adrian is the Managing Director of Valley Fresh Services Pty Ltd. Providing Managerial services to his Bed and Breakfast, Musical Artists, and the Flower Industry for over 25 years. Adrian is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Greenhills- Maitland and is the Charter President.
At 32 he joined the Rotary Club of East Maitland Inc on 1st May 1994 and served in many Board positions including President in 1998-99. In early 2012, he worked with a small team of Rotarian’s to develop a new Rotary Club with a focus on people aged 18 to 40. The Rotary Club of Greenhills-Maitland Inc. was chartered 8 May 2012. Adrian is currently Team Leader Club Development in District 9660 Supporting the Chairperson and committees of Membership, Public Image, learning and Development, Rotary Leadership Institute and Club Visioning.
Adrian’s commitment to Service Above Self is also evident in his past involvement with the Rural Fire Service and having been a Justice of the Peace since he was 18. Adrian is married to Christine, Past President of the Rotary Club of Greenhills -Maitland. Her journey with Rotary began as a Group Study Exchange (GSE) team member to Poland in 2002. She has also been involved at District level with Youth Exchange, RAWCS, Electronic Communications Committee, Group Study Exchange Chair and was also chosen as the GSE team leader to D1090 England in 2013. Christine has a 20 +year career working in the not-for-profit health industry.
Patrice Robinson
Patrice was born and raised in Western Queensland. She has a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing), was a registered Midwife and has a Certificate in Child and Family Health. She is also trained as a lead auditor and holds a Diploma of Frontline Management.
She spent over 13 years in St George South West QLD first as a Nurse Unit Manager and then as Director of Nursing/Facility Manager.
Throughout this time, she held positions on the health district’s committees of Clinical Governance, Corporate Governance and Perioperative Advisory groups. She also acted many times in the positions of Executive District Director of Nursing and District Chief Operations Officer.
Patrice was asked to join Rotary soon after she moved to St George in 2005 and has held the position of Secretary, has been President for 2 terms and held various board roles in that time.
She has had the pleasure of being a leader on Rotary Youth Exchange Safari and a Rotary Observer with Interplast to Papua New Guinea. She has been a member of the District 9630 now 9620 Drought Relief Committee since its inception and has served as Assistant Governor for a three-year term. She was District 9630 Public Relations and Marketing Director for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
In 2014 she joined a volunteer medical team to Uganda with a non-Rotary organisation to conduct clinics in Gulu and Kampala.
Patrice retired from her position at St George Hospital in December 2018 and is now living in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast and is a member of the eClub Australia Nomads. She was the last District Governor of District 9630 for 2020-2021, before it amalgamated to form District 9620.
Patrice has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Patricia Schraven
District Governor (2024-2025)
Pat is currently serving as District Governor Elect for District 9423 and will be District Governor in 2024-2025. Pat also served as District Governor of District 9465 in 2021-22 before Districts 9455 and 9465 combined to form new District 9423. Pat previously served as Club President and District Chair for the Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest. She joined rotary in 2007 whilst living in New Zealand.
Pat serves as a board member for Midway Community Services and previously served on the advisory board for Passage – Peel Resource Centre for homeless youth, and as a board member for OVIS.
Patricia holds a Certificate in Business (Credit Union) Management, Diploma in Human Resources and has undertaken studies in Business Law, and with further post-graduate studies in Human Resources and Industrial relations.
Rena Rajan Chidambaranathan
District Governor (2025-2026)
Renga is a passionate mechanical engineer with a strong commitment to community service, actively involved in various leadership roles within Rotary International. His dedication to making a positive impact on society is reflected through his active participation in numerous community initiatives and philanthropic activities.
Renga has served as President of the Rotary Club of Granville in 2013/14, where he led various community service projects and initiatives. He led the position of Assistant Governor in District 9675 20/2020, contributing to the growth and success of Rotary Clubs within the district.
Renga takes immense pride in having inducted many new members into at least three different districts and is supported by wife Bharathi on his life and Rotary journey.
Paul Miegel
District Governor (2025-2026)
Since 1986, Paul Miegel and his wife Meredith have operated family-owned pharmacies, transitioning into the business of fine whisky, becoming the Director of Corowa Distilling Co. in 2017.
Paul has been a Rotary member for over 25 years, with active involvement in Rotary Club of Corowa, NSW. In 2010-11, he was named Honorary Rotarian of the Year and over the years served in several leadership roles, including director, treasurer, assistant governor, and Membership Committee Chair for District 9790.
Additionally, Paul has contributed to his local community as the inaugural president of the Corowa Chamber of Commerce and was elected to the Corowa Shire Council in 2012. He served as Deputy Mayor in 2014, before becoming Mayor in 2015. In 2016, he co-chaired the Local Representative Committee of Federation Council and served as a councillor until 2021.
CELEBRATING OVER 40 YEARS OF SUPPORT BY ROTARY DISTRICTS OF AUSTRALIA
