Press Release - 6th June 2025 - New Rotary President Outlines Bold Vision for Llandudno

Sarah Lesiter-Burgess officially takes the helm as President of Llandudno Rotary Club on July 1. She outlined a dynamic and heartfelt vision for the next 12 months, at our most recent meeting.

6 June 2025

New Rotary President Outlines Bold Vision for Llandudno

Sarah Lesiter-Burgess officially takes the helm as President of Llandudno Rotary Club on July 1. She outlined a dynamic and heartfelt vision for the next 12 months, at our most recent meeting.

Paying tribute to outgoing President Tristan Owen, who stepped in at short notice following the tragic passing of Alan Guinn, Sarah commended his “caring, committed and balanced” leadership. She expressed her pride in becoming President, emphasising unity, community spirit and a forward-looking agenda.

Central to Sarah’s presidency will be a strong focus on youth engagement, aiming to inspire the next generation of Rotarians. Plans include outreach to secondary schools, collaboration with Bangor University, and exploring leadership programmes for young people.

“I believe young people want to be of use to society and Rotary is the perfect platform for that,” she said.

Sarah introduced her executive team and highlighted club initiatives such as the club’s continued support for projects in South Africa. She also expressed her intention to collaborate with neighbouring Rotary Clubs and the Lions on larger, shared projects.

St David’s Hospice and the Acoustic Neuroma Association hold personal significance for Sarah, and she encouraged members to share, and support causes close to their own hearts under this year’s Rotary theme: Unite for Good.

Sarah concluded, “We should never forget that the work of a Rotarian is inspirational and crosses generations.”

For more information about Llandudno Rotary, visit www.llandudnorotary.org.

Background:

Sarah Lesiter-Burgess is 51 years old, married, and a mother of three. Her children are all currently attending Ysgol Aberconwy.

She qualified as a primary school teacher in 2020, having previously worked as an employment lawyer. Earlier in her career, she was a senior manager at Robertson, overseeing offices in Milan and Morfa and leading on digital data management and consultancy.

Sarah has lived in North Wales since 1988 and served as a community councillor in Glan Conwy for 18 years. She has also stood as a parliamentary and Senedd candidate in the former Aberconwy and Clwyd West constituencies.

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