Community & Business
22 February, 2023
Deserved Recognition for New Life Members
Three ladies devoted to the Allora Show Society and its cause were awarded life membership at the recent 145th Allora Annual Show recognising an estimated 94 collective years of tremendous voluntary service.
The Show Society’s highest honour was bestowed on Marg Rackley, Heather Petersen and June Bool recognising their exceptional, loyal and outstanding service and contribution, presented by organisation President Shirley Cornhill.
The ladies gathered recently at the Golden Wattle Café for a coffee, plenty of chat and laughs as they recalled the highlights and challenging moments of their years of service.
Marg along with late husband Keith played an immense roll in developing the Allora Showgrounds dog show facility, considered the best in the region.
Show time has seen the prime cattle, led steers and now poultry sections all come under June’s watchful eye over many years.
For almost four decades Heather has carried out steward roles in the Show pavilion, including the schoolwork and pantry sections.
Aside from their annual Show duties though the ladies continue to be regular faces assisting at all manner of activities and events at the Showgrounds, contributing to the Show Society and also the Allora community.
The three ladies join the ranks of just sixteen Life Members across the 145 year history of the local Show Society.
President Shirley praised the new Life Members and thanked them for their immense generosity and loyalty over their involvement.
“Without the likes of Marg, Heather and June our community organisations would cease to exist.”
- Glyn Rees
