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100 Years Young
Great Lakes Mayor, Jan McWilliams and GM Peter Clarke helped member Caroline Lonsdale celebrate her 100th birthday at Club Forster recently.
Caroline celebrated this milestone with 60 members of the Club Forster Euchre Club along with her son and daughter.
A table was set up with all the letters she received from the Queen, Governor-General and party leaders - papers that most people never have the good fortune to witness.
Happy Birthday Caroline! |
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Club Forster's own Ironman!
Many members will know of Murray Verran as our Gaming & IT Manager - but not many would know of his very healthy active life outside of Club Forster.
Such a high pressure job needs a healthy and active mind and body - and that's what Murray is all about! His interest in training for triathlons began 6 years ago, and since then Murray grabs every opportunity to compete.
28th March this year saw Murray compete in his 4th Ironman - the 25th Anniversary Ironman Australia Triathlon held in Port Macquarie. Murray explained that it was a very tough and hilly race with temperatures of 29°C and strong winds during the bike leg.
There were 1533 Australian and International competitors and the race was won for the 4th time by Patrick Vernay from New Caledonia.(a 3.8km swim, 180.2km ride & 42.2km run!)
Murray's aim is to continue competing into his 70's and the ultimate would be the Hawaiian Ironman.
We all wish him continued success. |
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Bill retires after 37 years
The longest serving staff member of Forster Tuncurry Memorial Services Club, Bill Lambert, hangs up his gloves today after 37 years with the club.
Bill began work in 1973 as a Bar Steward, and progressed through the ranks of Supervisor and Manager before settling into the role that most members and visitors know - as the club's Gardener/Landscaper and Green Keeper. Bill was a keen cricketer in his day, and continues his strong passion for golf, the horses, and the odd flutter. Pictured here with President Col Bakes, Bill will certainly be missed by his friends at Club Forster. |
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390 Rolled up their sleeves!
On the 26th & 27th of March at Club Forster, 390 Forster-Tuncurry residents rolled up their sleeves, potentially saving 1170 lives.
The blood donors answered the plea of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service desperately seeking supplies in the lead-up to Easter.
The Blood Service is scheduled to return to Club Forster Auditorium on Friday July 30th and Saturday July 31st for its annual Winter Blood Drive.
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Top level help for Police Charity
Local Manning/Great Lakes Police recently held a very successful Charity Bowls Day at the Sporties Tuncurry to raise much needed monies to assist 3 colleagues who have all recently been diagnosed with cancer.
The Great Lakes community, including local MP Bob Baldwin, Mayor Jan McWilliams and Det Sgt Natalie Stephens all chipped in to lend a hand.
Club Forster and the Sporties Tuncurry were proud supporters of the event. |
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Paige's Next Chapter
Local student, Paige Miller was recently awarded the Stan Trudgett Memorial Tertiary Scholarship at Club Forster by General Manager, Peter Clarke, and the late Stan Trudgett’s wife Margaret. Paige’s outstanding HSC result of 98.2% was first in the region and she was grateful to Club Forster and the Board of Directors in making their decision.
She will use the scholarship monies toward furthering her studies into Advanced Science at Sydney University and stated that she hopes to specialize in Physics Research or Particle Physics over a 4 year period. |
