INTERESTING TIMES WITH KEN MAHER - MEMBER BEHIND THE BADGE

 

A DISCIPLINED BACKGROUND

 

Ken Maher, born in Tamworth, NSW, was very keen on the Cadets at Christian Brothers College. He joined the NSW Police Cadets at age seventeen and a half and signed up at nineteen. His first posting was a Darlinghurst, Third Division, where he experienced Saturday nights where, among other interesting occurrences they had 2 cells - one for those who could afford bail and one for those who could not. Leaving the NSW Police in 1970, he became a pilot officer, with special duties and administration. He enjoyed Thirty - Four Squadron, during which he experience special events and visiting VIPs.

 

A LIFE IN A COUNCIL

 

For a short period of time, Ken became part of Sunshine Council, in which he undertook administrative services. In that council, just prior to amalgamations, individuals look and aimed to be strategic leaders.

 

THE CORPORATE WORLD

 

Moving from Sunshine Council, became a consultant in Financial Services for nearly thirteen years. In his own business (Moneta Super), as well as a Lecturer at Victoria University.

 

MY LIFE AS A ROTARIAN

 

Ken wrote a wonderful history of The Rotary Club of Yarra Bend, was Treasurer for five years, Bulletin Editor and then President between the years 2017 and 2018. (Our editor tried to offer him the role but he refused!!)

 

A CREATIVE LIFE

 

Ken is renowned for his beautiful wooden (ahem timber Anne!!) items. He is a member of a woodworking club and uses red iron bark and grey iron box at different times and for different shapes. Many of the logs came from our very own, David Shave.

 

GETTING THE FAMILY TOGETHER IS REALLY HARD

 

With his extended family in many different locations, Ken proudly displayed a photo of Christmas 2022, where all his children, spouses and grandchildren were present. A fastidious man with an eye for detail and a sense of humour at the ready, he once again proved that every member of The Rotary Club of Canterbury has a story to tell.

The Rotary Club of Brighton North has a forthcoming event 

AND

 

They have a big GOAL.

 

The aim is to provide a 

 

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

 

 to every secondary student in Victoria.

 

To facilitate this program they are organising an event named the

 

RECYCLE REGATTA

 

 

and

 

THEY ARE CHALLENGING EVERYR CLUB TO ENTER THE EVENT TO SEE WHICH CLUB'S BOAT STAYS AFLOAT THE LONGEST.

 

Alternatively members may just wish to support this worthy cause by way of a donation.

 

Any support by way of advertising in your newsletters, email distribution or social media platforms would be appreciated.

https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/grahamross/gardiners-creek--lower

 

Parks & Natural Environment

 

Thursday 27^th April – Swinburne Student Volunteering Event - 10 to 11.30am to 1.30 pm at the Atrium on Wakefield Street.

 

 

 

Is it the Truth?

 

Is it Fair to all concerned?

 

Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?

 

Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

 

 

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