District Governor Elect

Craig PERKINS

Craig has worked in local government (6 years) and regional development for nearly 20 years including 15 years as CEO and Director of Regional Development for the Regional development Australia Tasmania Committee. Over this period, he has worked with communities to support their strategic development, economic growth and improving social capacity.

Craig is currently the Regional and Economic Development Manager for Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation, he has a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and International Business), Master of Business Management, a graduate of the Tasmanian Leaders Program, and has also been awarded a Diploma for successfully completing the AICD Company Directors course.

Craig was elected member with the Meander Valley Council for 9 years, including the last 7 as mayor, having stepped down in October 2018.

Craig joined the Rotary Club of Central Launceston in 2005 and has been actively involved in the club over that time. His commitment acknowledges the valuable role that Rotary plays in our community, and he strives to continually be the best Rotarian he can be, notwithstanding his many other commitments. Craig has strong networks across Tasmania and a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges that community’s face. Craig is the immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Central Launceston,

Craig is also the Chair of Ten Days on the Island, a board member of Crimestoppers Tasmania, the Launceston Chamber of Commerce, and the Launceston City Football Club. He is also an active hockey and golf player and a recent convert to caravanning!

Craig is married to Leith.

District Governor Nominee

Craig PERKINS

Craig has worked in local government (6 years) and regional development for nearly 20 years including 15 years as CEO and Director of Regional Development for the Regional development Australia Tasmania Committee. Over this period, he has worked with communities to support their strategic development, economic growth and improving social capacity.

Craig is currently the Regional and Economic Development Manager for Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation, he has a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and International Business), Master of Business Management, a graduate of the Tasmanian Leaders Program, and has also been awarded a Diploma for successfully completing the AICD Company Directors course.

Craig was elected member with the Meander Valley Council for 9 years, including the last 7 as mayor, having stepped down in October 2018.

Craig joined the Rotary Club of Central Launceston in 2005 and has been actively involved in the club over that time. His commitment acknowledges the valuable role that Rotary plays in our community, and he strives to continually be the best Rotarian he can be, notwithstanding his many other commitments. Craig has strong networks across Tasmania and a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges that community’s face. Craig is the immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Central Launceston,

Craig is also the Chair of Ten Days on the Island, a board member of Crimestoppers Tasmania, the Launceston Chamber of Commerce, and the Launceston City Football Club. He is also an active hockey and golf player and a recent convert to caravanning!

Craig is married to Leith.

I am a Dental Prosthetist and committed Rotarian, born and raised in Hobart, third in a family of six, attended Taroona High School. married to Meg Oliver, we have four children, three sons and a daughter, eight grandchildren.

I began my Dental Prosthetic training in Hobart before later graduating in Launceston after a life changing relocation. I’ve had a long 56-year career to date (I’m still working, part time) serving communities across Northern Tasmania through my founding and ownership of ‘The Denture Centre’ Launceston, Scottsdale, Deloraine then later serving the communities of Smithton, Swansea and King Island for the Royal Flying Doctors Dental team. In total I had forty-four years in private practice.

I became involved in dental politics, enjoying the cut and thrust, becoming Tasmanian president for fifteen years, with many notable achievements. Including my state responsibilities, I served on the National Body for thirty-three years concluding my time as National Vice President. I was largely responsible for creating a National single entity, a four-year task, one that was ultimately successful.  I am a Life Fellow of the Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (FADPA).

 In 1992 I became a Rotarian as a member of the Rotary Club of Launceston. I was President in 2010-11 and again in 2020-21. During my membership there I was awarded a PHF, later to triple ruby status before moving to Major Donor. I’m very proud of those acknowledgements.  Thirty-two years later I am delighted to say I still love being a Rotarian.

During my Rotary membership I have always felt ‘we can do better’ I have endeavoured to be innovative where we can, learning from the past but always looking forward to a brighter future. Following a move to the RC Devonport North I (we, Meg is a Rotarian too) were welcomed, quickly becoming acquainted with a very active club. I soon began a Peace Pole project, that became a statewide movement with in excess of fifty poles currently installed.  I am also a ShelterBox Ambassador.

In my new role as your Community Leader, I will seek to do my best to represent your views as we continue to “enjoy the magic of Rotary”.

 Rotary Community Leader 2 - Norther Tasmania

Alan HARRIS

Born and educated in Launceston, Alan lives in Norwood, married to Katrina and they have 2 adult children, Ben a lawyer for Legal Aid and Brittany an Interior Designer in Melbourne. Alan enjoyed a 35 year career with Telecom & Telstra before 3 years working for a Federal MP and a further 4 years in working in a NFP Aged Care retirement living. Alan was elected as a Councillor to the City of Launceston in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Alan enjoys cycling, classic motorcycles & cars, is a keen St Kilda AFL supporter and loves spending time with his family at his shack at Shearwater.

Alan is an active member of the Rotary Club of Central Launceston since 2003, undertaking all Club Directorships and leadership roles except Treasurer. He was the Director of the Rotary Duck Race fundraiser 2005 & 2006, Club President in 2010/11 where he was awarded a Presidential Citation with Distinction in 2011. Alan was the Group Study Exchange Team Leader to Denmark in 2012, an Assistant Governor 2012 to 2014 and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow & PHF with 1 Sapphire by his Rotary Club for his service to the community.

Alan helped establish the successful “Sally's Ride” fundraiser in 2009 and in 2022 he helped to establish the very successful “Rotary Readers” reading and mentoring program at Ravenswood Heights Primary School. Alan presents the monthly City Park Radio program "Rotary Roundup" providing media exposure of all Northern Tasmanian Rotary Clubs past  & upcoming activities since 2011.