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| May 16, 2012 |
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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia
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2012 PITTWATER VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS
ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Bruce Healey Winner – Rural Fire Service The winners of the 2012 Pittwater Volunteer Awards were announced by Mayor Harvey Rose at a special presentation last night. Close to 180 guests attended the function at Bayview Golf Club on Tuesday 15 May where 10 overall winners were announced. Representatives from over 50 voluntary organisations including community groups, emergency services, surf life saving clubs, bushcare and environmental groups, service clubs submitted entries to the awards and attended the presentation. Mayor Harvey Rose said 95 nominations had been received for the volunteer awards this year. “This is an outstanding number of nominations and reveals the commitment the Pittwater community has to volunteering”, he said. “We were also delighted to award on the night a special one-off category to mark Pittwater’s 20th birthday as a local government area. This category recognised volunteers with 20 or more year’s service to the Pittwater community,” Mayor Rose said. Awards were presented to volunteers in ten categories; Bushcare, community services–aged and disability, community services–general, emergency services, environmental, Rural Fire Service, sporting, surf life saving and youth and 20 years + category. Each finalist received a certificate of appreciation and commemorative pen, with winners presented with a framed photograph depicting a scene of Pittwater. Mayor Rose applauded the positive contribution made by volunteers across Pittwater. “These are people who have freely given thousands of hours of their time to the community with no thought of reward,” he said. “We owe it to them to give them the recognition they deserve.” Summary of Winners – 2012 Pittwater Volunteer Awards • Joan Parnell Winner – Bushcare Joan is a volunteer with the Warriewood Wetlands Bushcare Group, Kywong Reserve Bushcare, and Stoney Range Bushcare. Over the last 15 years she has worked tirelessly in restoring habitats as well as acting as a mentor to other volunteers. Jane is an inspirational example that age is no barrier. • Suzie Gade Winner – Community Service & Support: Aged & Disability Host Volunteer, Northern Beaches Interchange (NBI) Suzie and her family have been a valuable host family with NBI for the past 4 years, providing consistent respite care for a young person with a significant disability in their own home up to twice a month. Suzie is a working mum and has 2 school aged children but still manages to commit to this much-needed volunteer role. • Doris Catchpole Winner – Community Service & Support: General Reading Tutor Doris has been volunteering at Newport Public School assisting children with their reading for the past 18 years. At 92 years of age, Doris shows patience and respect to each child in helping them achieve their reading goals. She has participated in training to learn new tutoring methods and is described as an inspiration . • Toby Messina Winner – Emergency Services Toby has volunteered with the State Emergency Services for nearly 9 years. His devotion, commitment and motivation has resulted in his recent promotion to Team Leader of Warringah / Pittwater SES. Toby has helped interstate after Queensland’s devastating Cyclone Yasi and major storm damage in Melbourne last year. • Paul Maddock Winner – Environmental Paul has been a volunteer for over 20 years at Surfrider Foundation Australia which provides protection and enhancement of Australia’s oceans, waves and beaches. Paul works tirelessly in upholding the organisation’s principles of conservation, activism, research and education. • Bruce Healey Winner – Rural Fire Service Bruce has been a dedicated volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service for 38 years, joining the Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade back in 1974. His level of commitment goes beyond responding to fires in his role of Station Officer also coordinating crews, advising the public and ‘being the eyes’ for any fires in the Pittwater area. • Doug & Sandy Menzies Winner – Surf Life Saving Doug and Sandy are the organisers of nippers at Newport Surf Lifesaving Club for children with special needs. They have been volunteering for about 10 years, providing a valuable community sporting event integrating children with a disability alongside other children and helping to eliminate isolation and stigma. • John Trbojevic Winner – Sporting Vice President Mona Vale Junior Rugby League Football Club (J.R.L.F.C) John has been with Mona Vale J.R.L.F.C for over 10 years. He has introduced the game of rugby league to thousands of children while coaching, setting up fields, marking lines and manning the BBQ. He also coaches cricket in the summer months. • Nicholas Northey Winner – Youth Nicholas’ achievements as a volunteer in 2011 involved 200 hours at the Salvation Army’s street service in Surry Hills for disadvantaged and homeless adults. He also volunteered through Pittwater High School helping community organisations using the school hall. Nicholas is also the holder of the NSW Premier’s Student Volunteering Award Scheme Diamond Award. • John Waring Winner – 20+ Years of Volunteering in Pittwater John is the President of the Clareville and Bilgola Plateau Residents Association where he has been volunteering his services for 24 years. His love of volunteering extends to other local community groups including Save Currawong, Pittwater National Heritage Association, Avalon Preservation Trust, Pittwater Maritime User Group and Pittwater Rotary Club. John is also a valuable member of several Pittwater Council committees. Pittwater Council. www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au Missed out on a Newsletter? Go to the archives to download previous notices A complete set of past electronic newsletters since May 2000 can be found and read at https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php The Online Local Contact Guide Click HERE to load The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA), or the Western Pittwater Community Association (WPCA) |
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