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Coast fires and the severe State of Emergency<br />
Section 44 fire declaration operations in 1995,<br />
1999, Christmas 2001 and October 2002. She<br />
has been a passionate and dedicated member<br />
of the Brigade and along with husband Ian,<br />
has been the backbone of the Brigade for over<br />
20 years. Sue was elected Brigade Secretary/<br />
Treasurer in 1999 and has provided outstanding<br />
administrative support to the Brigade for over<br />
13 years. In addition to these duties Sue has<br />
been one of the chief organisers of Brigade social<br />
activities and fundraising events. Her infectious<br />
and positive outlook has been a major contributor<br />
to the teamwork and morale of the Brigade over<br />
the years. More recently Sue has diversified her<br />
operational involvement and completed Aviation<br />
Radio Operator training to be able to participate<br />
as part of the Clarence Valley District Aviation<br />
Support Unit. Sue has been actively involved<br />
in the Rural Fire Service Air Base Operations<br />
established at Grafton Airport during the 2008<br />
and 2009 bush fire seasons which included two<br />
separate bush fire emergencies. Sue is a highly<br />
motivated volunteer and has always encouraged<br />
and supported her fellow members and<br />
particularly younger members. She is the epitome<br />
of the quiet achiever continually working behind<br />
the scenes to ensure the job gets done. Sue has<br />
previously been recognised for her service with<br />
the 20 year Long Service Award and has had<br />
a distinguished career as a Rural Fire Service<br />
volunteer. She was recognised for her efforts with<br />
a National Medal Award.<br />
marnie steer [Berrigan]<br />
Marnie (Marion) has devoted her whole life to her<br />
family and community. She was born and raised<br />
on a rural property. Following graduation from<br />
Finley High School, Marnie became a librarian and<br />
still uses these skills today. She married Barry and<br />
they lived on a mixed farm raising their family and<br />
serving on Primary and High School Committees.<br />
Marnie is a talented musician and successful<br />
artist, having had many exhibitions. She has been<br />
a member of the South West Arts Council for many<br />
years and recently won an award at the State<br />
Country Women’s Association conference for best<br />
miniature art work. All her life, Marnie has been<br />
involved with the Finley and Berrigan communities<br />
through the Country Women’s Association<br />
(Executive positions), the Red Cross (Executive<br />
and State Council positions), Church Fellowship<br />
and the Church Council. She has been the Church<br />
Organist for more than 50 years. Marnie has also<br />
been involved in the Berrigan United Hospital<br />
Auxiliary, Finley Probus, Berrigan Museum and<br />
Heritage Committee (Secretary) where she works<br />
diligently to guide members in the research and<br />
preservation of local history. Marnie is a quiet<br />
achiever and tireless worker. She is an exceptional<br />
leader, a woman of strong Christian values and has<br />
mentored many. Marnie is a very worthy nominee<br />
for the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Treasures</strong> <strong>Honour</strong> <strong>Roll</strong>.<br />
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