AG Anne King
Anne was inducted into the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light in 1998, one of 2 women Rotarians. Two months after being inducted Anne was transferred interstate to Wagga Wagga where she joined the only Club to allow female members, one of five Clubs in the Municipality.
On a professional level Anne’s career has been in Banking and finance and has held positions in the “Not for Profit” sector. She is currently the General Manager, Corporate Services for the Lost Dogs’ Home where she manages the Finance, HR & IT.
Anne has been Assistant Governor Heritage Cluster District 9800 for the past two years. The cluster has 6 Clubs including, Carlton, Brunswick /Tullamarine, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Melbourne Park & Richmond. District 9800 covers some 70 Clubs and approximately 2,700 members. Anne did observe that the District has lost 500 members in the past 15 years. Anne observed that in her capacity as AG that she believes the success of smaller Clubs survival in the future is greater collaboration with Cluster Clubs on joint activities and initiatives. If Rotary as an organisation is going to thrive in the future then Anne thinks that Rotary must innovative and show flexibility in membership and structure. Satellite Cubs are great way to see diversity in the Rotary movement.
Anne is a personal supporter of the Rotary Foundation noting that 91% of funds raised goes to the beneficiaries. Rotary has received a top rating by Charity Navigator and the best charity in the world.