Club Executive

Chialing joined Rotaract Club of Toronto in 2009. She has served as co-Treasurer in 2009 and Vice President in 2010 – 2011. Chialing continues to participate in Rotary events and is an active volunteer for many charities in the GTA. She is also a daughter of a proud Rotarian father

Joining Rotaract has given her opportunities to work and socialize with other young professionals by carrying out different charitable initiatives for worthy causes locally and internationally.

Chialing believes that service is a privilege and is honoured to be leading the board this year! She is looking to strengthen the club through fellowship – which is the foundation to all the great things Rotaractors do!!

Contact: ChialingKu@gmail.com

Netila has long been interested in empowering the youth to make a difference in their community, which is why she was instantly attracted to the Rotaract family.

In 2010 she joined the Rotaract Club of Toronto and was elected International Service Director. In this role, she planned and volunteered in various service projects and undertook successful fundraising initiatives. The highlight of her tenure was the conception, planning and execution of the ‘Building Communities and Bridging Continents in New Orleans’ initiative. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, this was an international service project that brought together Rotaractors from across the world to help build an affordable housing unit for a local family that survived Hurricane Katrina.

Netila is looking forward to another fulfilling year of ‘fellowship through service’: making new friends, while getting actively involved in the local and international community and empowering change in the world.

Contact: netila.demneri@gmail.com

Melissa was initially involved in Rotary through an international year long exchange to Holland when she was 17, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Collingwood. This introduced her to the Rotary community and inspired her to become involved with Rotary’s mission of “Service above Self”. After moving to Toronto for work, she wanted to be involved in the local community and discovered Rotaract through a colleague. Melissa enjoys the many opportunities Rotaract has provided to volunteer in the community. She strongly believes that we all have a responsibility to be actively involved in creating a better world. She also enjoys the networking opportunities the club has provided and the friendships she has created with fellow members.

Melissa looks forward to an exciting year as the secretary of the club and is eager to see the outcomes of the club’s hard work.

Contact: mf.wells@hotmail.com

Andrei took over as Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of Toronto in spring of 2010. He is a seasoned Treasurer, having been Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of Windsor (extension of Rotary Club 1918 Windsor) from 2003-2005 as well as the Treasurer of the Common Law Student Society from 2006-2007.

Contact: andrei.lezau@gmail.com

Mark is originally from Barbados and has recently moved to Toronto. He loves the city and all that it has to offer especially the diversity and number activities which one can get into. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Barbados and wanted to continue his service when he moved to Toronto. Mark stumbled upon the Rotaract Club of Toronto and liked what he saw. From it’s vibrant and outgoing members to the many different and meaningful projects which have taken place and some of which he has been a part of. Mark joined Rotary because he believes in the call “Service above self”. He believes that as human beings, we have a mandate to help our fellow man and not for any reward or gain but to be genuine in what you do. That is the very reason why he loves the concept of Rotary and he looks forward to continue to give of himself where he is needed while fostering new and meaningful relationships.

Contact: cox.a.mark@gmail.com

Neisely joined the Rotaract Club of Toronto in 2011. Rotaract provides an opportunity to work in our community and internationally through an extensive network with other organizations. Given the focus of this organization it was only fitting that she becane a part of something so great as she has always believe that we should help those that are unable to do so themselves.

Neisely is excited about the coming year as we continue to work on our current projects, explore new ventures and meet new people.

Contact: neisely2004@yahoo.com

Kelly Ku joined Rotaract in 2009 at The Rotaract Club of the University of Toronto and served as the Community Service Director for two terms. She was drawn to Rotaract because of our motto: “Service Above Self”, and the endless opportunities to give back to her community. Since 2010, she has been a dedicated member of the Toronto Rotaract Club. She enjoys staying active in the club by contributing to the International Service Committee, Centennial Project Committee and the Rotary Youth Civic Leadership Awards Committee.

Her passion for service is above all else and she hopes to share her love for meaningful work with others by encouraging young people to contribute to their local and global community.

Kelly enjoys using social media and is excited to keep our club members informed about our latest events by updating our website, facebook page and twitter account.

Contact: kkellyku@gmail.com

Maria joined the Rotaract Club of Toronto in 2008. She is the new Director of International Service. She was drawn to Rotaract as it brings together a great group of people, working together on common goals, while having fun and helping the community.

Contact: maria.shibaeva@alumni.utoronto.ca

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Vashti Jaikaran took on the role of Club Services Director in June 2009. Community service has always been a priority in her life and in the past was a member and President of the UNICEF Club at McMaster University. After graduating, she has also volunteered at the Yonge Street Mission and the City of Toronto Library Learning to Read program. She is very excited to continue work on increasing the membership of the Club.

Contact: vjaikaran@gmail.com

Don has been a member of the Rotary Club of Toronto since 2005. He is on the board of both the Rotary Club of Toronto and its Charitable Foundation. He is a past chair of the Community Services Committee and is a member of the Youth and Children’s Service Committee. Don is board liaison for the Rotary Club of Toronto for both the Rotaract Club of Toronto and the Rotaract Club of the University of Toronto. He appreciates the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people and organizations in the Toronto community as part of his Rotary involvement
and commitment.

Contact: don.brooks@rogers.com