RMBWA hypothetical - Responsible ... to be or not to be?
Event description
Gather with your RMBWA friends and guests for an enjoyable evening of networking and fellowship with a new ‘trial’ event format curated and delivered by current RMBWA Vice-Chair (incoming Chair nominee); Steven Stanbrook, and hosted by Richard Dewar of HHG Legal Group.
As participants in “Responsible … to be or not to be? A RMBWA interactive hypothetical”, you’ll be among the first to experience the trial format and get to advise the RMBWA Committee on whether or not to make it a quarterly instalment interspersed between RMBWA regular guest speaker style events.
Steven and Richard will be supported by a diverse team of panelists who, with you the audience, will interactively consider and navigate the challenging ironies of “Responsibility” in our modern-day life in WA business.
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Dr John Shepherd - Panellist
Was Dean of Perth at St George’s Cathedral from 1990 to 2014, then Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Pope. He has a doctorate in 16th century theology and music from Cambridge University, a Master of Sacred Music Degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York, and degrees in arts (history and
philosophy) and theology from The University of Melbourne.
Jill Dawson OAM - Panellist
Small business owner in partnership with husband Peter. Versatile business background in administration bringing 30+ years of organisation experience as a strategic problem solver; collaborator and community leader. She has demonstrated a record of accomplishment through a variety of leadership roles within the community and small business. Jill has been a Rotarian for the past 11 years and has held the positions of Board Member; President; Assistant Governor and Host Parent during this time. In 2024, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the Community through a range of roles.
Vidhi Khetarpal - Panellist
Currently studying Medical Science at the University of Western Australia. Alongside her academic endeavours, she is deeply involved in the education sector, where she is the entrepreneur behind two impactful initiatives: UCMAS and Coaching Guru. Starting with a single centre in Perth in 2014, her initiatives have expanded to include 62 centres and counting across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
Raj Tandukar - Panellist
Is a data enthusiast with a background in computer and software engineering. He is employed in MACA mining, where he assists the business in decision-making through data analysis, whilst simultaneously constructing intricate data models and developing analytics solutions. Additionally, Raj is deeply committed to Rotaract, serving as the acting President for the Rotaract Club of Perth. He is passionate about collaborating with fellow members to effect positive change within the community.
Richard Dewar of HHG Legal Group – Moderator
Richard will conduct the interaction between Panel, Audience, whilst seeding scenarios and from time-to-time highlighting insights. Richard is an Associate in the Commercial Litigation team within HHG Legal Group. He has extensive experience in the Magistrate, District and Supreme Courts, plus the State Administrative Tribunal. His strengths are in the area’s agribusiness, rural law, general commercial and construction.
Together we’ll explore topics such as:
1. What does responsibility mean and look like?
2. The value of your opinion; is this related to evidence?
3. The implication of your actions or inaction on a business, family, individual and a societal level?
It promises to be a fun, challenging, and insightful discussion, so please participate, and leave excited for the next in the planned series.
Rotary Means Business WA is a Fellowship of Rotary International. It is a vibrant, valuable and productive business Fellowship that enhances B2B and B2C commerce between and for Rotarians in business, and also provides an avenue to help strategically scale up members' good works at their Rotary Club. Its ethos is based on the principles of the Rotary Four Way Test which is grounded in honesty, fairness, friendship and benefit to all concerned.