The tireless work of community volunteers was recognised last week at a special luncheon.
The lunch was held on December 5 to coincide with International Volunteer Day, which promotes the important role volunteers play in the community.
More than 140 volunteers from numerous groups including local fire brigades, library groups, wildlife carers, seniors groups and sporting clubs attended the lunch at the Byford and Districts Country Club.
Shire president Michelle Rich thanked all the volunteers for their contribution to the community over the past 12 months.
“The skills, advice, experience, friendship, leadership and inspiration volunteers give to our community is valued and many local community groups simply wouldn’t exist without their assistance,” she said.
“All of your actions, regardless of how big or small are making a difference.”
The lunch was presented by the shire with support from the Department of Communities.
Photographs – Aaron Van Rongen.
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- Darling Range Wildlife Shelter volunteers Sue Manuel, Kerrie Dicataldo, Sue Abbiss and Yvonne Giblett.
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- Jarrahdale Heritage Society members George and Delys King.
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- Member for Darling Range Alyssa Hayden with members of the Serpentine and Oakford Volunteer Fire Brigades Sue Brown, Beth Brown, Phil Brown and Steve Brown.
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- Eira and Stan Lodge.
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- Byford Volunteer Fire Brigade members and their partners Frank Rankin, Maggie Munkley, Judy Curtis, Deb Williams, Colleen Rankin, Chris Curtis and Neil Munkley.
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- David Whiteside and Steven Lennane.
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- Heritage Country Choir members Frances David, Doreen Thorneloe, Kathy Colyer, Ray Thorneloe, Jeannie Waterman and Alan Mathews.
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- Uniting Church Byford members Helen Roe, Lyn Pailthorpe, Jane Porg and June Sharples.
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- Rotary Club of Byford and Districts members Tom Hoyer, Chris Thomas and Mel Peachey.
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- Uniting Church Byford members Dianne Manning, Trish Schemidt, Andrea Dogramaci and Lucy Devincentis.
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- Kay McBroom, Margaret Ward and Jan Johnson.