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CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK PRESENTS:

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From Amberley to America

Date:      Thursday, 24 September
Time:      5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue:   Terrace & Fairway Room, Russley Golf Club, Christchurch

 

Join us for a thought provoking evening meeting with Rosemary Banks.  After more than four decades as a New Zealand diplomat Rosemary will reflect on New Zealand's place in a rapidly changing world  and the way other countries see us.  Having twice served as ambassador to the United States to both Republican and Democrat administrations she will discuss the way America's view of its global role is changing and what this means for New Zealand.


Rosemary will puncture some of the myths and stereotypes about diplomats, and explain why the personal qualities and characteristics needed to succeed in diplomacy or in business are so similar. She will also speak about her personal journey from a country childhood to education at Villa Maria college and Canterbury University and on to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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PETER DE KERATRY

Peter has led significant Church projects in the US and Australia, he shared his powerful story of leadership in Church initiatives, and offered insights into how personal growth can positively influence people and communities around them.

Currently the Chief Development Officer for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, Peter's passion for supporting Church projects began at Texas A&M University, where he spearheaded a $5 million campaign for St Mary’s Catholic Center. In 2004, he co-founded Petrus Development, an organisation that has assisted over 100 Catholic campus ministries in enhancing their campaign efforts. He has also held senior roles at the Archdioceses of Oklahoma City, Brisbane and Chicago, managing campaigns with goals ranging from $1 million to $420 million. Peter holds a Master’s in Philanthropy and Development from St Mary’s University of Minnesota and is a Knight of Malta.

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