What an interesting, insightful presentation by Ken. Listening to him and sitting next to Ant I got the sense that there were some distinct similarities in their journey so far (Police and Financial Advising)
Heres the report from Anne
INTERESTING TIMES WITH KEN MAHER - MEMBER BEHIND THE BADGE
A DISCIPLINED BACKGROUND
Ken Maher, born in Tamworth, NSW, was very keen on the Cadets at Christian Brothers College. He joined the NSW Police Cadets at age seventeen and a half and signed up at nineteen. His first posting was a Darlinghurst, Third Division, where he experienced Saturday nights where, among other interesting occurrences they had 2 cells - one for those who could afford bail and one for those who could not. Leaving the NSW Police in 1970, he became a pilot officer, with special duties and administration. He enjoyed Thirty - Four Squadron, during which he experience special events and visiting VIPs.
A LIFE IN A COUNCIL
For a short period of time, Ken became part of Sunshine Council, in which he undertook administrative services. In that council, just prior to amalgamations, individuals look and aimed to be strategic leaders.
THE CORPORATE WORLD
Moving from Sunshine Council, became a consultant in Financial Services for nearly thirteen years. In his own business (Moneta Super), as well as a Lecturer at Victoria University.
MY LIFE AS A ROTARIAN
Ken wrote a wonderful history of The Rotary Club of Yarra Bend, was Treasurer for five years, Bulletin Editor and then President between the years 2017 and 2018. (Our editor tried to offer him the role but he refused!!)
A CREATIVE LIFE
Ken is renowned for his beautiful wooden (ahem timber Anne!!) items. He is a member of a woodworking club and uses red iron bark and grey iron box at different times and for different shapes. Many of the logs came from our very own, David Shave.
GETTING THE FAMILY TOGETHER IS REALLY HARD
With his extended family in many different locations, Ken proudly displayed a photo of Christmas 2022, where all his children, spouses and grandchildren were present. A fastidious man with an eye for detail and a sense of humour at the ready, he once again proved that every member of The Rotary Club of Canterbury has a story to tell.