The Rotary Club of Footscray has entered a new era, with Elizabeth Drozd OAM taking over as president.
Ms Drozd was named the club’s 88th president at it’s annual changeover meeting on Thursday, July 3, replacing Footscray cardiologist, Dr Bob Newman.
A Maidstone resident since 1997 and an advocate for Melbourne’s west for more than three decades, Ms Drozd was most recently the chief executive of Australian Multicultural Community Services and oversaw the transformation of its Millennium House headquarters in Seddon.
She was a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner between 2008 and 2015.
Given this background, Ms Drozd said she wants to make Footscray Rotary more inclusive for migrant and refugee communities.
“Rotary is not just a club to join, but rather an invitation to endless opportunities,” Ms Drozd said.
“ As members, we join leaders from all continents, cultures and occupations, exchange ideas, and form life-long friendships.”
Ms Drozd said she also wants to foster stronger connections with other service clubs, and engage with projects that serve both local and global needs.
This will include the continuation of many of Footscray Rotary’s existing initiatives, ranging from youth scholarships, international exchanges, and environmental action, to local arts support and global humanitarian projects.
