Speakers
"Revolutionary Service, Remarkable Impact"
MARSHALL BUTLER
Director 2026-28
Rotary International Zones 33/34
Rotary Club of West Jacksonville, Florida
District 6970
Marshall Butler is past president of the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, USA. He served as District Governor for District 6970 (Northeast Florida) in 2016-17. From 2020 to 2023, he was the Zone 34 Rotary Public Image Coordinator, where he developed a structured methodology to help clubs and districts strengthen their public image through a series of monthly webinars and strategic action items.
Marshall has played a significant role in Rotary leadership, serving three times as Production Chair and twice as Program Chair on the Zones 33-34 Executive Committee. He has also held multiple leadership positions on the Rotary Florida PETS executive team and served as Lead Facilitator for Rotary International’s Global Support Seminar.
A committed supporter of The Rotary Foundation, Marshall and his wife, Karen, are Major Donors and proud members of the Bequest Society, Paul Harris Society, and End Polio Now Society. His contributions to Rotary have been recognized with the Citation for Meritorious Service.
PATRICK EAKES
Director 2024-26
Rotary International Zones 33/34
Rotary Club of Cresent, North CarolinaDistrict 7690Patrick Eakes is a past president of Crescent Rotary Club in Greensboro, NC, USA. He served as Governor of District 7690 (central NC, USA) in 2014-15. He is a former Zone 33 Rotary Coordinator, Innovative Club Advocate, and Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. Patrick formerly served as Learning Chair on the Zones 33-34 Executive Committee, Learning Facilitator at International Assembly three times, Lead Facilitator of Rotary International’s Regional Leaders learning event, and Vice Chair of Carolinas’ PETS.
Patrick and his wife, Kristen, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest, Paul Harris, and End Polio Now Societies. Patrick has received the Service Above Self Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Citation for Meritorious Service. He is also a member of the Membership Society.
Equally passionate about Membership and Our Rotary Foundation, Patrick chaired the Zones 33-34 Membership Action Plan and also led his club’s drive to become the first Triple Crown Rotary Club in the world. To achieve the Triple Crown, all 125 members of Crescent Rotary Club were simultaneously Paul Harris Fellows, Sustaining Members, and Benefactors.