ITS OFFICIAL! PP STEPHEN LAMONT WILL BE OUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2016-2017

Posted by Pauline Stewart

Stephen was born and raised in Geelong and attended The Geelong College before moving to Melbourne to study for his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. He returned to Geelong to commence work at Grovedale Pharmacy which he later managed , then purchased in 1989. Stephen spent two years on the Young Members Committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Vic) whose role it was to advise the full board of the Society on matters pertaining to young pharmacists.

It was a request from a customer in late 1992 to attend a meeting of a new Rotary breakfast club that began his interest in Rotary and he joined the Rotary Club of Highton Kardinia in early 1993.During his time in Rotary he has held nearly every position in the Club including President in 1998-99, Secretary 1994-96 and 2007-09 and Fundraising Chairman which resulted in providing funds with the Homeless Foundation to build a home for homeless youth in the Highton area. The home is still active today and provides a secure environment to live in whilst they complete their secondary education.

Stephen has been recognised by his Club as a Paul Harris Fellow (Sapphire) and with an Avenues of Service Citation.

At District level he has served as an Assistant Governor - Clubs , Conference Chairman and MC , Future Vision Co-ordinator , Chair of the Alumni Committee (Rotary Foundation) and an invited attendee at the Future Leaders seminar at the Zone Institute.

Outside of Rotary , Stephen is follower of the AFL and passionate supporter of the Geelong Football Club . He particularly enjoys catching up with family and friends for a day at the MCG. Other interests include motor sport — although he would prefer to be able to drive a formula one car rather than watch them! His interest in automobiles extends to his love of Jaguar cars and he has owned a number of Jaguars over the years. A workshop at home also allows him to do woodwork projects including furniture making.

He met his wife, Gaye, while at University where Gaye studied nursing. Gaye pursued her nursing career until their children began school and then joined Stephen working at the pharmacy.

Stephen and Gaye have two adult children who are currently studying at University. Recently they have moved to their "dream build" and live at Aireys Inlet on the Surfcoast. They enjoy the coastal lifestyle and are keen walkers of the bush tracks or beaches around their home. They both share a love of theatre, in particular musical theatr , an interest that extends to their two children.

Rotary must be about having fun while providing a better lifestyle to both local and international communities. Stephen joined Rotary for the service but stays for the friendships. He has a keen sense of humour and aims to bring this to the role of District Governor and, in particular, looks forward to meeting Rotarians in parts of the District that he and Gaye have yet to visit.