Community & Business
26 October, 2023
TRC’s ‘bearers of goodwill’ honoured
Oakey Australia Day Committee members joined 46 fellow Council-associated volunteers at a recognition of service function at The Annex in Toowoomba last week.
Guest of honour Lyndall Madden, was recognised for 40 years’ active volunteering – and counting – mainly in her home community of Pittsworth.
Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald and fellow Councillors led the tributes for the 47 volunteers who were marking 20 years of service or more with Council-run activities or services.
“Volunteers are our bearers of goodwill across the Region,” Mayor McDonald enthused.
“The 47 volunteers recognised today have recorded an incredible 444 years of service to the communities across our Region.
“Volunteers make a vital contribution to the wellbeing of individuals and their respective communities.
“Every one of today’s service award recipients is an indispensable part of our service delivery.
“The same goes for our full complement of approximately 600 Council-managed volunteers across 40 programs.
“We are extremely grateful to every volunteer for the friendly and dependable service they offer across our organisation.
“Today’s function is a chance to turn the attention on our volunteers and thank them for the tremendous commitment they display and pride they take in serving the wider Region.
“Everyone here today can be justifiably proud of their service achievements.”
