District Governor 2026-27
Diane (Di) Hall (PDG Ken)
Rotary EClub 9650
Email: dihall605@gmail.com
Mobile: 0411 704 654
Di joined Rotary in 2009 after the attendance laws were changed and women were accepted into the organization as members. I know I would have joined before but circumstances did not allow.
Di was the first female member of Tamworth Rotary Club and their first female president. She partnered Ken during his term on the Governor train and shared valuable experiences with him such as attending the Council on Legislation in Chicago and the DG training. I am looking forward to being part of the new Rotary world and being there firsthand to witness the changes, and hopefully assist Rotarians in accepting and working with the new world to their own advantage and the benefit of Rotarians and their communities.
Di is used to change! Her career in the Department of Education has been constant since 1967. Recently, actively working with students to produce large-scale events such as CAPERS and School Spectacular, festivals, concerts and international tours have all been influenced annually by changes of policies and laws. It was the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who said ‘nothing is constant but change’. John Bulger added in 2016 that ‘People come first’.
At the club level, Di is currently Executive Secretary, Youth Protection Officer, and Bulletin Editor in the Rotary E Club in District 9660, a club which began its journey in District 9650. As a member of Tamworth Rotary Club, she held the positions of President and Secretary, amongst other board responsibilities.
At a District level, Di has been chair of Rotaract, Alumni, Friendship Exchange, and NYSF. She is also a member of the Technology Committee. She was Public Relations Director, Club Administration Director and a member of the Youth Exchange Committee in District 9650. Di has been the Directory editor for many PDGs and was chair of the first District 9660 District Conference in Tamworth in 2023.
Di has attended many district and International Conferences and values friendships from around the world resulting from hosting Youth Exchange students, attending, and hosting Friendship exchange teams. I love the internationality of our organization. Di & Ken have hosted exchange students from around the world since 1988, visited many in their hometowns, and now keep in touch through social media.
Di and Ken have 3 married adult ‘children’ who are successful in different careers and have added 7 beautiful grandchildren. It is very satisfying that we enjoy their company, their successes, and their love and to know that we played a positive part in their lives. She is enjoying retirement, and that has given me the time to take this opportunity.