Club Matters

Annual Reports

Vocational Service Report: 2009-2010.    Director: Jan Steele.

Brisbane Waters Secondary College.

The hospitality students cooked an excellent meal for us and Pam and Warren gave us a very interesting presentation on the school programs. President Peter presented a plaque commemorating our 60 year relationship with the school and all monies collected on the night ($420) were donated to the school. Pam said they are keen to strengthen the relationship with our Club and two members have offered their services as mentors for the students, which was very much appreciated.

Vocational & Community Service Awards

The annual Awards Evening was held on 25th May 2010 - plaques were presented to the following recipients.

Jess Irwin

Jess was born with Cerebal Palsy (CP). This condition does not affect her intellectually; however she can't speak because she can't control the muscles in her mouth to form the words. She uses an electric wheelchair and gets her thoughts and opinions across by using a communication device called a Lightwriter. She is a real daredevil and loves to learn new things. Jess discovered a passion for photography six years ago and in 2007 she received a Canon Sponsorship Award through Ken Duncan. Jess was presented with a 'Pride of Workmanship' award in recognition of the work she now does for the renowned landscape photographer three days a week, made possible with funds and assistance from the Spastic Centre's Sydney Employment Development Service (SEDS). When not at work Jess runs her own business DARE2BU.

Sally Bullivant

Sally works as a care service professional & Peninsula Village. She was presented with a 'Pride of Workmanship' award for her dedication, predominantly in the dementia specific unit. Sally shows great initiative, is willing to learn new ways of doing things and is respected for her empathy, enthusiasm and positive approach in her work. She has been a 'buddy/mentor' to a local high school student who is studying Certificate 111 in Nursing with work placement in Peninsula Village. Sally has taken on a role of Leadership in the new 12 bed low care dementia ward at the Village and is doing an outstanding job.

Dorothea Campbell

Dorothea, or ''Dot" as she is commonly known , has been a volunteer at Mary Mac's Place for some 8 years and has made a major contribution to the local Peninsula community. She was presented with a 'Community Service' award for her voluntary work as a trusted and respected member of the local community. Dot works hard to help the vulnerable and disadvantaged maintaining a friendly and non-judgemental attitude regardless of their circumstances. At 85 years of age, Dot brings a level of enthusiasm, energy, initiative and commitment to Mary Mac's Place that is both outstanding and an inspiration to others. She contributes to the team effort working in any area of need, including the purchase / collection of gods, food preparation, cooking, cleaning, serving meals, welfare support / referral, reception and various administrative tasks.

Mary Scarf

Mary is well known, trusted and respected by the many clients of Mary Mac's due to her ongoing, sincere efforts to assist various people in need. She was presented with a 'Community Service' award in recognition of her eighteen years of extensive ongoing voluntary work at Mary Mac's Place and her level of commitment to help the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community which spans three specific organisational areas. Firstly, as a volunteer in Mary Mac's Place kitchen/dining room where she has performed a broad range of duties including food preparation, cooking, cleaning, serving meals, welfare support/referral, reception and administrative tasks. Secondly, is her involvement as a member of the Mary Mac's Place Steering Committee responsible for overseeing the organisation in tern of establishing plans, policy, procedures, strategies, budgets and the like. Thirdly, her involvement in fundraising and as a Director of the Reuben F. Scarf Memorial Foundation which generously donates to Mary Mac's Place on a regular basis.

Jan Steele,
Vocational Director, 2009-10