SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL

(R) 2007 award winner, Diane Bundy receives the Brown Nose trophy from her predecessor, Carolyn Ashton.  Below are some of the happy faces spotted at the Brown Nose Award night.

One of the more important decisions taken at the 2007 RCH Annual General Meeting was the establishment of a Rushworth Community House Hall of Fame, an enduring record of the valuable contribution to the organisation made by each recipient.

At  the recent Brown Nose Award night, four of the House’s most popular personalities were presented with framed photos and dedications that recorded their community involvement over many years.  The following citations are included in the Hall of Fame display frames:

It may have a funny name that raises eyebrows in polite society, but Rushworth Community House’s Brown Nose Award nights are a real hoot for the staff and volunteers who are able to attend.

Brown Nose Awards are presented annually to the RCH staff member or volunteer who has accrued the most votes in a peer popularity contest that rewards commitment above the call of duty. This year, Volunteer Coordinator and Community House Treasurer Diane Bundy blitzed the Brown Nose field and was delighted to accept the award and perpetual trophy board from last years winner, Carolyn Ashton.

(Above - clockwise from top-left) Inaugural Hall of Fame inductees Marjorie Morgan,  Yvonne Aburrow, Sandy Ashton and Gillian Schoenborn

Marjorie Morgan

Founding member in 1988 and first RCH Coordinator.

Positions held:

Acted in various positions including Volunteer Coordinator 1992 to 1994. She then held the position of paid Coordinator until resigning in 1994. Member of the Committee of Management until 1997.

Sandy Ashton

Founding member in 1988 to date. Leave of absence from 1993 to 1994.

Positions held:

Currently President and various positions held over the years. Creator and Coordinator of the Community Garden since its inception in 2001.

Yvonne Aburrow

Founding member in 1988 to date.

Positions held:

Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary at various times over the years. Volunteer Admin worker, Waranga News wrapper, Social Secretary and Public Officer have been some of her other roles. Currently member of the Committee of Management.

Gillian Schoenborn

Longest serving Coordinator to date.

Positions held:

Coordinator January 1997 to December 2007. 10 hours pw in 1997 and 26 hours pw in 2006/07. Member of Regional Council of Adult Community and Further Education for 6 years, including 2 years as Vice President.