LOCAL ROTARIAN SET TO BECOME RI PRESIDENT

Ian Riseley from the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria is the selection for World President of Rotary International in 2017-18.

Ian is a practicing accountant and principal of Ian Riseley and Co which specializes in advising local and international businesses. He has a strong interest in international affairs. He received the AusAID Peacebuilder Award from the Australian government in 2002 in recognition of his work in Timor-Leste. He also received the Order of Australia medal in 2006 for his service to the Australian community.

“Governments see Rotary as positive representatives of a civil society,” he says. “We should work with them to advocate for peace and conflict resolution, just as we are advocating for polio eradication.”

A Rotarian since 1978, Riseley has served Rotary as treasurer, director, trustee, RI Board Executive Committee member, task force member, committee member and chair, and district governor.

The Rotary Club of Werribee congratulates Ian and wishes him well for a fruitful and successful year as RI President.