Jeff Peddle
Rotarian – St. John’s East
Jeff Peddle founded the program 4 years when he noticed a need for mentoring in the schools. The Read-A-Long program as gained momentum each year and with the help of Alex Twells it has grown to the level you now see. With the support of our partners and sponsors it will grow even more.
Jeff is currently General Manager of The Wilds Golf Course, Hotel & Conference Centre.
His volunteerism is impressive. Giving back is extremely important to Jeff. He sees the importance and example it sets for his two children as well as the benefits it brings to the community.
Jeff is a proud member of the St. John’s East Rotary Club and gives back when ever he can. He was just recently recognized for his community work with the St. John’s Board of Trade Business Person Volunteer of the Year (2006)
Jeff Peddle
General Manager, The Wilds Golf Course, Hotel & Conference Centre
P.O. Box 851, Station "C" | St. John's NL | A1C 5K4
Phone: 709-229-5444
Cell: 709-687-4833
E-Mail: jpeddle@thewilds.ca
Alex Twells
Alex is Director of Vocational Service for the Rotary Club of St John’s East and is a co founder of the Rotary Read-A-Long Program with Jeff Peddle. Alex had been keen to pursue a career in frisbee throwing but in 2005 became inadvertently trapped in Jeff Peddle’s gravitational field and has found it difficult to escape ever since.
In his spare time, Alex Twells is the president of Twells Consulting Ltd. a strategy consulting business based in St John’s. The firm assists Newfoundland businesses develop and implement growth strategies. Clients include Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company, Crosbie Group, Rutter Inc and Newfoundland Liquor Corporation.
Originally from England, Alex has worked with a wide range of international businesses in Australia, Europe and North America, including Coca Cola, 3M and Anheuser Busch.
Alex Twells
Twells Consulting Ltd.
alex@twellsconsulting.com
www.twellsconsulting.com
tel +1 709 746 3917
Bill White
Wilbur Rice
Currently
Senior Manager and Vice President – PricewaterhouseCoopers
Education
Bachelor of Commerce – 1968
Chartered Accountant (CA) – 1971
Chartered Insolvency Restructuring Practitioner (CIRP)
Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy for Atlantic Canada
Professional Designations and Certification
Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland
Member – Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Member – Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy
Member – Rotary Club of St. John’s East
Past member of Board of Directors CAIRP 2002 – 2004
Treasurer – Rotary Club of St. John’s East
Past member of Board of Directors – Credit Counselling Services of Newfoundland and Labrador
Dallas Mercer
Dallas has always loved to read so becoming involved in this initiative of her Rotary club was a natural fit.
Dallas is owner and President of DMC Inc., a consulting company that saves businesses time and money through managing their workers’ compensation and safety issues. DMC Inc., based in St. John’s NL, currently works with 80 employers in NL and also has clients in the rest of Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
George Tucker
George Tucker has been an educator in this province for some 27 years, working as a teacher, vice-principal, principal and program specialist with the Eastern School District and the Department of Education. He has also been an executive member of the Canadian Association of Principals and served as its president in 2001-02. Currently George is an Administrative Staff Officer in the Professional Development Division of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association.
Keith Soper
Keith has worked in the Newfoundland media industry for over twenty-five years. He has held the position of General Sales Manager for NTV and Oz fm, as well as Program Director and General Manager for Oz fm Radio.
Prior to joining The Telegram and Creative Book Publishing, he most recently worked with NewCap Broadcasting Ltd.
In his present capacity, Keith oversees The Telegram’s (as well as the other Transcontinental Newfoundland and Labrador Newspaper’s) extensive Marketing, Promotions, and Community Relations Programs. He also coordinates the organizations’ numerous partnership activities throughout the province, and occasionally for other Transcontinental Atlantic Canadian papers.
As part of Transcontinental’s senior management team in Newfoundland and Labrador, Keith is also General Manager of Creative Book Publishing, bringing with him his many years of experience in media marketing.
Keith presently serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador and has served as a Member of the Radio Board of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and on the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Association of Broadcasters. He is a former director of the Newfoundland Association for the Physically Disabled and has worked with numerous charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
Donna O'Toole
Administrative Controller, The Idea Factory
Donna is the “Jill of all Trades” for The Idea Factory and the Rotary Read-A-Long Program. With her role at The Idea Factory she has been able to assist many groups with their community efforts and personally has enjoyed her volunteerism in her community as well. After just one reading last year, she was hook line and sinker - a big fan. Representing The Idea Factory she brings valuable tools and talents to the table.
