RAS legend, Robyn Clubb AM, steps down as Councillor after three decades of service, leaving one impressive legacy.
RAS Foundation Chair and RAS Councillor, Robyn Clubb AM, will be stepping down from her roles at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) this week following just over three decades of service.
As the first woman elected to the RAS Council in 1993, Clubb has been a steadfast force within the not-for-profit agricultural and event organisation, not only through her various leadership roles such as RAS Foundation Chair and RAS Treasurer, but also through her dedication to female representation within the business. A dedication which can be reflected in the almost 40% of female leaders the organisation now boasts across its Board of Directors and Committee Chair positions.
Clubb, who is a farmer, land-carer, and non-executive company director of Australia Post, Elders and ProTen, said although it is the end of an era, she looks forward to giving back to other organisations she is passionate about and supporting the RAS in a non-active role.
“It has been a tremendous thirty-one-year adventure and I feel honoured to have been a part of the RAS’ rich history, to have been given a platform to champion women and young people within the agricultural sector, and to give back to my community, particularly through my role as RAS Foundation Chair,” Clubb said.
“As an organisation, the RAS Council has a rich talent base with healthy pipelines of suitable leaders to step up to directing its future, and I believe it is the right time for me to step down to allow others to apply their skills and enthusiasm to the organisation.
“I wish my fellow Councillors strength, integrity and wisdom in leading the RAS of NSW in the years to come.”
Moving forward, Clubb wishes to utilise her skills, experience and networks to better help other organisations and communities that need support, particularly in the not-for-profit sector.
RAS President, John Bennett OAM said the organisation wishes Clubb all the best in her next challenge.
“The RAS of NSW is extremely sad that Robyn’s professional time with us has come to a conclusion, but we look forward to her remaining closely involved in the RAS as she continues to support the organisation as she has done for many years,” Bennett said.
“We also look forward to celebrating her remarkable contribution to the organisation at a later date and thank her for her unwavering dedication to the RAS, and in particular all she has done for the RAS Foundation and the everlasting legacies she has created.”
RAS Foundation Manager, Cecilia Logan said “I couldn’t be more grateful for all Robyn has done for the RAS Foundation. Her devotion and passion for the charity has made a direct impact on the lives of those we continue to support, and her vast experience and expertise will be greatly missed.”
Throughout her time at the RAS, Clubb has been instrumental in the development of the organisation’s charitable arm and agricultural development sector, the RAS Foundation and RAS Youth Group, while actively supporting the growth of the organisation’s event business, Sydney Showground. Clubb has also sat on various committees throughout her tenure including the Sheep and Wool Committee.
