2012-Hidden-Treasures-Honour-Roll

marjorie johnson
[Eungai Creek, near Bowraville]
Marjorie (better known as Margot) has been a
volunteer at the Bowraville Technology Centre for
about six months, helping with our customers.
She especially enjoys working with the elderly and
training them in technology. Our customers say
she always has a warm, friendly smile and that
nothing is too much trouble for her. Margot is an
African American, originally from California. She
has been in Australia for seven years and loves
living here on the Mid North Coast.
bronnie johnson [Murrurundi]
Bronnie was born at Quirindi and raised at
Scott’s Creek south of Murrurundi. She thrives
on life in Murrurundi and volunteers on many
committees including the Australia Day Working
Party, Murrurundi Shire War & Services Honour
Roll Committee, King of the Ranges Stockman’s
Challenge and refereeing junior and senior touch
football. Bronnie says ‘I get a great feeling out of
being involved in the community and enjoy being
around people’. She has worked at the Murrurundi
Preschool since 1985 and we are lucky to have
her in our community.
patricia johnson [Hillston]
Patricia (better known as Pat) is a dynamic
and prized hidden treasure. She was born and
raised in Hillston (Willanthry) and worked as a
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telephonist on the local exchange. Pat has worked
tirelessly for the Hillston Hospital Auxiliary for
many years and has held all executive positions
including Secretary for the past 16 years. She has
taken on the Presidency this year. Her support and
contributions to the administration of the Auxiliary
and ultimately to its support of the hospital are
highly valued. Pat was motivated to join the
Hospital Auxiliary when her mother became sick
and was admitted to the hospital and became
a long-term resident for 11 years. Pat said she
wanted to repay some of the kindnesses that
had been afforded to her mother. She says that
she loves doing what she does and enjoys the
company of others. Pat feels in a small community
it is important to help out. She is also Secretary
of the Hillston Bowls Club, a member of the
Country Women’s Association and Vice President
of Probus. Pat helps out with morning teas and
other events in and around town to improve the
community and its facilities.
gail johnston
[Woodberry, near Maitland]
Gail grew up in Melbourne and taught as a
Secondary School Teacher for 18 years. 1978
saw her move to the Hunter Valley where she was
employed as a Coordinator with Home Care for the
next 24 years. Gail has a very strong conviction
that each of us has a responsibility to do our bit to
make the world a better place by doing whatever
we can. Her passion for volunteering began
when she joined Junior Red Cross at the age of
11. As a young woman at university in the late
50s, Gail ran a girls club from a church building