The Queen's Birthday 2009 Honours List - Governor-General of the ...

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISIONMrs Elaine Hazel SMITH, ‘Earimil’, 33A Koornalla Crescent, Mount Eliza Vic 3930For service to the community through philanthropic contributions to charities.Mrs Smith has opened the gardens of her home, 'Earimil Gardens', Mount Eliza, over the past16 years for fundraising activities; charities that have benefited include Very Special Kids,Challenge Cancer Support Network, Canteen, Menzies Homes for children and young adults,and the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children.The Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children has now been amalgamated into the nationalorganisation ‘Redkite’ with a similar focus.Supporter, Rotary Club of Mount Eliza, for many years; hosting events and raising fundsthrough activities such as the Rotary Club of Mount Eliza Garden Festival, Rotary Eveningsand Fundraising Garden Parties.Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for about 16 years during the 1960s and 1970s.Volunteer, Melbourne Olympic Hospitality Committee, 1956.Mrs Kathleen Meryle SMITH, Grenfell NSW 2810For service to the community of Grenfell.Vice-President, Country Women's Association, Grenfell Branch, 1999-2001; Treasurer,1979-1981; Committee Member, 1991-2008; Assistant South West Group Secretary,1982-1984; Wool and Craft Centre Secretary, 1991-2008, and Treasurer, 1979-1988.Delivered Meals on Wheels, for 30 years.Joint Secretary, Henry Lawson Festival Committee, 1989-1990; Committee Member, 1991-1998; Life Member, 2003.Treasurer, Uniting Church Ladies Fellowship, Grenfell, 1997-2006.President, Grenfell Historical Society, 1985-1989; Research Secretary, 1997; Life Member.Patron and Past President, Grenfell Ladies Show Auxiliary.Foundation Member, Grenfell Probus Club.Awards/recognition include:Senior Citizen of the Year, Weddin Shire, 2008.Premier’s Award for active citizenship, 2001.323