Our History
IFFR is one of the oldest Rotary Fellowships and was formally established through the efforts of a dedicated Rotarian, E. Edison Kennell, of Seattle, Washington, in 1965.
In countries where distances are great and communications are limited IFFR pilots have used their aircraft to help with medical and other emergencies, and several Sections hold meetings at which young people are introduced to the world of aviation.
The activities of IFFR bring together flying and non-flying Rotarians alike in local section meetings all over the world. Many members have flown their private aircraft over the oceans of the earth for Conventions, fly-in events, Rotary service projects, and various other home club and district programs. International understanding has and will continue to benefit through the Fellowship.
At every R.I. World Convention IFFR maintains a Booth in the House of Friendship to bring to the attention of earthbound Rotarians the manifold benefits which aviation brings to Rotary, and which IFFR members have adopted as an Avenue of Service. Flyaround trips are held after each R.I. Convention in which IFFR members tour and area in the country the Convention is held in promoting Rotary and fellowship. Visit the IFFR World Website to Learn More
Honour Board
List of Executives
- 1994-1996 Brian Condon
- 1998-2000 Ern Dawes
- 2004-2006 Angus Clerk – Hope Valley UK
- 2006-2008 Brian Souter – NZ
- 2008-2010 Feroz Wadia – UK
- 2010-2012 Peter More – California US
- 2012-2014 Michael Greaves – Plainview US
- 2014-2016 James Alexander – Kendal UK
- 2016-2018 Svend Andersen – Staermosevej DEN
- 2018-2020 Phil Pacey – Drury NZ
- 2020-2022 George Chaffey – Lafayette US
- 2022-2024 George Ritchie – London UK
- 1981-1993 Brian Condon
- 1993-1998 Ern Dawes
- 1998-2000 Malcom McClure
- 2000-2003 Brian Scouter
- 2003-2004 Malcom McClure
- 2004-2006 Alan Grady
- 1997-2000 Laurie Chapman
- 1970-1972 Sir Frank Sharpe
- 1972-1973 Brian Condon (July-Decemember)
- 1974-1974 Stow Kentish (January-December)
- 1975-1977 Brian Bloxton (January-July)
- 1977-1981 Sheldon Chadwick
- 1981-1994 Brian Condon
- 1994-1996 Ern Dawes
- 1996-1998 Malcolm McClure
- 1998-2000 Ray Wells
- 2000-2002 Bruce Watson
- 2002-2004 Alan Grady
- 2004-2006 Laurie Chapman
- 2004-2006 Alan Grady – Sydney NSW
- 2006-2008 John Berends – Carrum Downs VIC
- 2008-2010 Michael Bryant – NZ
- 2010-2012 Alan Grady – Sydney NSW
- 2020-2022 Mike McFarlane – Kew VIC
- 2022-2024 Mike McFarlane – Kew VIC
- 2004-2006 Laurie Chapman – Orange NSW
- 2006-2008 Trevor Steel – Pelican Waters QLD
- 2008-2010 Ted Richey – TAS
- 2010-2012 John Berends – Carrum Downs VIC
- 2012-2014 Sam Graham – Carrum Downs VIC
- 2014-2016 Colleen Richey – Devonport TAS
- 2016-2018 Mike McFarlane – Kew VIC
- 2018-2020 Andrew Mladen – Toowoomba QLD
- 2020-2022 Rob Hannemann – Toowoomba QLD
- 2022-2024 Rob Hannemann – Toowoomba QLD
- 1995-1998 Brian Souter
- 1998-2000 Keith Mitchell
- 2000-2002 Dave Jenkins
- 2002-2004 Phil Pacey
- 2004-2006 Graham Gimblet