Committee
The SRA Committee members all share a long association with Somers and a passion to ensure that Somers maintains its charm and character, especially during these times of high population growth and the expansion of Melbourne and surrounding districts.
The committee and its office bearers are a team of volunteers elected on an annual basis. We encourage community members to join the committee and contribute to the important work being done to protect and enhance Somers.
To apply to join the committee, please contact us.
President – Libby Moore
Libby’s family association with Somers began long before she was born. Her uncle rode horses at Coolart, her father trained at Somers during WW2, and her grandfather purchased a house for the family in Parklands Ave when she was born. She and her children grew up loving the freedom and beauty of Somers. In 2019 Libby retired after a long and varied career teaching student well-being, psychology, IT and geography. Libby and her husband built a new home on their block on Parklands and as of 2020 live permanently at Somers. Libby is also a member of Somers Yacht Club.
Vice President – Ross Millen
Ross is a commercial lawyer and has been a board member of various business, not-for-profit and community organisations. Having initially enjoyed a holiday house in the village, Ross and his family moved to Somers permanently more than 10 years ago. Since then he has been president of the Somers Primary School Council; a member of the Somers Kindergarten committee and the Somers Foreshore committee and has also been involved in a number of local junior sporting clubs.
Treasurer – Lisa Wright
Secretary – Michael Borowick
Michael and Lisa bought in Somers several years ago so their children could experience the Somers life Lisa had during her childhood. They love what makes Somers special – beautiful beaches, serene coastal walks, flora and fauna, village atmosphere, top-class general store, and friendly townsfolk. Michael, a Justice of the Peace, with various statutory appointments, joined the SRA in early 2024 and was elected secretary in November 2024. Michael believes the SRA plays a vital role in representing residents and helping to preserve what makes Somers exceptional. He is focused on reinstating the Somers Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management and setting a speed limit of 30km/h on Somers’ unsealed roads.
Committee member – Elizabeth Charpentier 
Liz moved from Melbourne to Somers with her family in early 2016. She has since been a member of the Somers Pre-School parent working group, has supported Somers Primary School over many years and has been actively involved with local sporting clubs with her family. Liz is a commercial lawyer working as a management consultant for her family firm. She previously served in various legal positions, in legal education, research, and on sporting committees. Liz is passionate about supporting our precious natural environment.
Committee member – Malcolm Twist
Malcolm and the rest of the Twist family have lived in Somers since 2016. Malcolm is passionate about mountain biking, art and the environment which has led him to being in various community groups such as the Red Hill Riders, Somers Arts Fair, SRA and the Somers Community Park project. Malcolm is a Creative Director at Haddad & Partners, a New York based advertising company but tries to restrict commuting to once a year.
Committee Member – Debbie Lever
Debbie and her husband purchased their first property in Somers in 2006, initially as a holiday home. In 2013, they made the permanent move from Melbourne and have since made Somers their home. Debbie has worked behind the scenes across the Music and Television industries, in IT Consulting, and as a Trainer and Assessor in Financial Services within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. She is currently the Treasurer of the Somers Yacht Club and previously served as Treasurer of the Somers Residents Association.
Committee Member – Malcolm Otto
Committee member & Somers Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator – Christine Malbon (Whiteoak)
Christine Malbon (Whiteoak) moved to Somers from Tokyo in 2015; with son Nicholas completing primary school education at Somers Primary School. Christine is a practicing Sports Physiotherapist with extensive experience at Prahran Sports Medicine Centre, Oxford (UK) and Japan. Since arriving in Somers she has joined the Point Leo SLSC as a lifesaver and is the Somers Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator. She is a keen runner, cyclist and swimmer.
