Karen Murphy
District 30
Quota International of Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia

1. How long have you been a member of Quota International?
11 years

2. Why did you join Quota International?
A club charter member invited me to an information night—I attended to be polite…and found a happy, welcoming group and joined that night.

3. What has been your most meaningful Quota experience?
Our club's 80th birthday celebration, an idea born out of a stressful situation, which became an afternoon celebration with 37 local people (all born in 1919), seven local politicians, and over 100 local people attending (including children as entertainment)…and we got a great new member!

4. What are your goals for your year as governor?

My goals are to:

• grow our district, more clubs, more members
• encourage harmony and "positiveness"
• encourage business-like principles in all areas
• encourage networking and mentoring between clubs
• enjoy my time and train the next leadership team

5. What are your activities and interests outside of Quota?
My family, my husband, and two daughters, a doctor and a composer. My work—I am a pharmacist and manage our pharmacy. I am also involved on the board of our pharmacy computer company. I enjoy tennis, reading, theater, music (I play the piano and the melodica…although club members suggest that should only be played in Outer Mongolia!).