Guest Speaker - Livia Bonnazi, CEO Murrindindi Shire.
Livia spoke of her background before taking the position as CEO of Murri
ndindi Shire. Starting her professional career as an Architect, working both for herself and large companies, then moving into the corporate world, undertaking a degree in mechanical engineering, where she worked in the mining sector, involving a lot of travel. Livia furthered her interests by undertaking a Master of Business Administration. To accommodate her young family, she moved into the local government fields in Melbourne, then senior roles with Western Water Board. Taking up the role of CEO of Murrindindi Shire has allowed her to move into the area and immerse herself in the surrounds. There have been many challenges to navigate, and with a very low rate base (only 57% of income is generated by rates), there is the constant need to be applying for both state and federal grants to enable the shire to maintain the expected level of services. With such dispersed habitation within the shire, it requires duplication of services such as 
libraries, pools, halls. The average rate is $1,920 (lower than state average), and to break even an increase of 60% would be required, which is unsustainable!
ndindi Shire. Starting her professional career as an Architect, working both for herself and large companies, then moving into the corporate world, undertaking a degree in mechanical engineering, where she worked in the mining sector, involving a lot of travel. Livia furthered her interests by undertaking a Master of Business Administration. To accommodate her young family, she moved into the local government fields in Melbourne, then senior roles with Western Water Board. Taking up the role of CEO of Murrindindi Shire has allowed her to move into the area and immerse herself in the surrounds. There have been many challenges to navigate, and with a very low rate base (only 57% of income is generated by rates), there is the constant need to be applying for both state and federal grants to enable the shire to maintain the expected level of services. With such dispersed habitation within the shire, it requires duplication of services such as libraries, pools, halls. The average rate is $1,920 (lower than state average), and to break even an increase of 60% would be required, which is unsustainable!3 Minute Speaker. Jill Heath
Jill gave an insight into the life of Jill Heath! Growing up in Sydney and Newcastle before moving to Mt Waverley area where she finished secondary school then to go on to nursing at the Alfred Hospital, furthering her career by completing midwifery at Royal Women's Hospital. It was while working in private obstetrician rooms that she met her husband, Peter. Their interest in horseracing brought them to Yea, purchasing land in Limestone, where they were able to follow their equine dreams.
Jill gave an insight into the life of Jill Heath! Growing up in Sydney and Newcastle before moving to Mt Waverley area where she finished secondary school then to go on to nursing at the Alfred Hospital, furthering her career by completing midwifery at Royal Women's Hospital. It was while working in private obstetrician rooms that she met her husband, Peter. Their interest in horseracing brought them to Yea, purchasing land in Limestone, where they were able to follow their equine dreams.
President Darryl had the honour of presenting our Chilean inbound ex-change student, Cucky, with her dinner badge and a Rotary Club of Yea Shirt
While in Thailand recently, Tippy and David attended several Rotary Club meetings. Tonight, Tippy presented our club with a banner from the RC of Wiengkosai, District 3660
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Thank you to Sacred Heart Primary School, supported by Emma,Emily and students, for another delicious meal! |
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