When it comes to The Rotary Foundation Down Under, Maurie’s the man!
Since joining the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning, NSW, in 2000, Maurie has served as club President, District Governor, and is currently Chair of The Rotary Foundation Australia, Chair of the Election Review Committee of Rotary International and a member of both the Arch Klumph Society and Bequest Society.
With a world of knowledge, many Rotarians look to Maurie for encouragement and assistance with their grant applications. Maurie remains a dedicated Rotarian as he believes he can achieve a lot for his community with the support and credibility Rotary holds.
“I have gained a lot of satisfaction from leading local Rotary projects assisting victims of bushfires, plus bushfire prevention, and international projects helping to build better health systems and infrastructure,” Maurie said.
His passion for music and entertainment is also reflected through Maurie’s Rotary work, with many projects supporting the Manning Music Program of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. With the help of local partners, the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning built the Manning River Stage on the river foreshore, which has become a significant centrepiece for the community, hosting concerts and an award-winning annual Australia Day event with significant Indigenous involvement. Maurie also chaired the fundraising committee for the magnificent Manning Entertainment Centre.
Outside of Rotary, Maurie has practised as a lawyer in Taree since 1970 and is the Chair of Stacks Law Group, which provides services to the many offices of Stacks Law Firm throughout NSW and Queensland. In 2002, Maurie was awarded the OAM for services to the law, local government, and the community. In 2018, he was appointed Australia Day Ambassador by the Mid Coast Council. Maurie is married to Deidre, and the proud father of Louise, Fiona, Tammy and Ben, and prouder grandfather of Callum, Lucas and
Hamish Webster, Louis and Jack Wilson and Julian, Toby and Edward Stack.