Al J. Marland District Governor 2009-2010 Address: 4 Starling Court, Phoenixville, PA 19460 OR P. O. Box 1063, Oaks, PA 19456 Email: AlMarland@aol.com Home phone: 610-933-5386 Business phone: 610-933-5386 Mobile phone: 610-659-1279 Toll free: 888-AL-MARLAND Fax: 610-933-5387

Al J. Marland served as District 7450 Treasurer from 2002 through 2007 and President of his Club, Rotary Club of Wayne, in 1989-90 and 2003-04 and much of his life has followed the Rotary theme “Service Above Self.” Al has two daughters and two grand children. His younger daughter is also a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Wayne. Al raised his family in Radnor Township, but now resides in Phoenixville. His international background made a natural choice to join Rotary International and find common goals with other Rotarians around the globe with the objective of making a difference.

His vision for the District include a strong and visible presence in the area, continue the support of the Polio eradication efforts, membership growth, ethical standards, leadership development, promote new service programs, and promote goodwill and peace.

His interest in volunteer and community service resulted in serving as an elected School Board Director for the Radnor Township School District, and as Board member and officer of the Financial Planning Association of the Philadelphia Tri-State where he served as a Board member, Treasurer, President and Chairman. Other organizations he has served include his church, political groups and various other non-profit organizations.

Al received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, his first Masters from the University of Texas in Austin, where he did post graduate work towards a doctorate, and second Masters from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Al also holds various certifications related to financial services including the CFP©. Al’s higher education followed his high school graduation in Athens, Greece, where he was born. Al worked for many years for Sun Company, Inc. in various assignments in Dallas and Philadelphia areas and now he is President of
ALKAN Financial Services Corporation.

Al joined the Rotary Club of Wayne in 1983 and served in various capacities as Board member and officer of the Club, including President. He still serves as the Treasurer and member of the Board of his club. Al served as Governor’s Representative for PDGs Graf and Hansen. Al enjoys opportunities for leadership development in Rotary and has served as faculty member at the Mid-Atlantic PETS, at the Rotary Leadership Institute and other Rotary training functions. He attended many national and international Rotary meetings and his favorite international make up club is the Rotary Club of Athens, Greece. Received much recognition within his District and acted as mentor for new members in his club. Al is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the charter class of the Paul Harris Society in District 7450.

He enjoys tennis, travel, a good political discussion, reading about current events, learning how to play golf on the course his new home is build on, friendships, and following his favorite college football team the University of Texas Longhorns. Additionally he enjoys visiting with his grandchildren.