Community members were thanked for their service at the Rotary Club of Woy Woy’s Community Awards night at Everglades Country Club on October 27.
The night, which was delayed by six months due to COVID-19 restrictions, celebrated the achievements and efforts of community members for the 2019-2020 year.
President Joan Redmond said there were 60 members and guests who gathered to honour the worthy recipients of the awards.
“There are members of our community, from 15 to 80 years, who have gone above and beyond to help others,” Redmond said.
Among the recipients was the community organisation and fundraiser Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
The organisation consists of Margaret Channing, Julie Webb, Stacey Saul, Sonja Blair and Belinda Player, who help to raise funds at the annual Cancer Council’s Girls Night In.
Money raised at each event stays on the Central Coast and helps aid with treatment, research, education and support to patients and families.
“They have raised over $135,000 over the past ten years,” Redmond said.
“These ladies are local women, all mums and they all work.
“They are passionate about the cause and are driven by the enthusiasm of their attendees, sponsors, donors and guest speakers.”
Vocational Director for 2019-2020, Barry Freeman. said the awards night was a wonderful gathering of nominators, award recipients, Rotarians, friends, and community leaders.
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of people doing great things in our community,” Freeman said.
Other Community Service Awards went to surf lifesaving advocate Louise Lambeth, young surf lifesaver Mercedes Newton and returned service pensions advocate Dr Stephen Karsai.
Darrell and Kerrie Eddy were awarded the Pride of Workmanship award for their travel and tour services, as well as James Halliday-Jones for his professionalism at D & L Witchard Seafood outlet.
A special Paul Harris Fellow was awarded to Gordon Ferguson for his service to swimming, and the Woy Woy Swim Club, where his involvement dates back to the 1950s.
The awards were presented by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and local Rotary area Assistant Governor Christine Owen.
Source:
Newsletter, Nov 3
Rotary Club of Woy Woy