A LOCAL volunteer and occupational health specialist has set out her vision for growth, innovation and stronger community links within the Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh.
Jane Skeats has been appoined as the club’s new president, and will begin a one-year term in keeping with Rotary tradition.
Jane has lived in Lower Earley since 1990, and brings a wealth of professional and community experience to the role.
A nurse specialising in occupational health, she trained at St Mary’s Paddington, studied social science at Leeds University, and currently works at the University of Reading.
Outside work, she is a keen traveller with a particular love of cruising.
She is also an enthusiastic reader, and active supporter of equestrian eventing, both as a volunteer and as a shareholder in several horses.
As president, Jane says she is determined to build on the club’s achievements in recent years.
“My priorities include attracting new members, finding fresh and innovative ways to raise awareness of Rotary’s work, strengthening the club’s relationship with the University of Reading, and continuing its strong support for local communities,” she said.
Jane’s husband describes her as ‘enthusiastic, loyal to a fault and too willing to volunteer’, qualities that make her especially well-suited to leading a Rotary Club committed to service above self.
The handover ceremony took place at Sonning Golf Club and was attended by Neil Talgeri, District Governor for Rotary in the Thames Valley.
Together with outgoing president Mike Phillips, Neil wished Jane and her team every success for the coming 12 months.
The Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh supports a wide range of charitable and community initiatives across the local area and welcomes interest from people who would like to learn more about its work or explore membership.
Meetings are on Tuesday evenings at Sonning Golf Club.
For information, email: rotaryreadingme@gmail.com, or visit: readingmaidenerlegh.org
