Governor-elect Michael McIvor

Background information on the 2011/2012 Governor-elect for the New Zealand - South Pacific District of Kiwanis International and the Governor-elect's goals for his term in office.

Background

Governor-elect Michael McIvor is 56 years old, married to Brenda and has two grown sons.

Occupation:  Barrister.
    -  Past Council member of Waikato Bay of Plenty District Law Society
    -  Past President of Waikato Bay of Plenty branch of New Zealand Law Society
    -  Past Member of New Zealand Law Society Council
    -  Coroner for Te Awamutu (1993-2007)

In addition to his family and job, Michael has a keen interest in Seido karate in which he holds a 6^th degree black belt. He is founder (1980) and chief instructor of the Te Awamutu Seido Karate club. Other interests include rugby, rugby league, martial arts and overseas travel.

Michael's Kiwanis profile includes:
    -  Member of Kiwanis Club of Te Awamutu since 1984
    -  Lt Governor of Division 2 four times
    -  President of Te Awamutu Kiwanis club 3 times
    -  Past club Secretary
    -  Past Club Treasurer
    -  Past Club Director many times
    -  Past newsletter editor many times
    -  Past District Chairman (twice)
    -  Griffen Fellow
    -  KI Foundation Zeller

Objectives as Governor

1. To raise the public profile of Kiwanis in New Zealand South Pacific.
2. To increase membership of Kiwanis in our District.
3. To provide more service in local communities.
4. To ensure that the NZSP District reaches it's fundraising goal for the Global Campaign for Children (ELIMINATE) to eliminate maternal and neo-natal tetanus.

Contact Details

Michael McIvor can be reached at:
Email:  mhmcivor@xtra.co.nz or gov-elect@kiwanis.org.nz
Telephone home:  +64(7)871-3248
Telephone work:  +64(7)838-9921
Postal:  47 Northleigh Place, Te Awamutu 3800, New Zealand