League News Feb 2002_A4 - Cerebral Palsy League

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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...For the first time in history, anemployee of the Cerebral PalsyLeague has been awarded theillustrious title of Miss Queensland.22-year-old Carolyn Mibus fromHamilton, is currently working in theLeague’s Human Resources departmentat New Farm.2001 was an eventful year forVolunteers, as the celebration of the“International Year of the Volunteer”encouraged an unprecedentedfocus on the valuable role volunteersplay in our community.The League’s very successful Picnicin the Park, held at New Farm lastSeptember, was an opportunity forthe League to say a sincere thankyou to all its volunteers.Special congratulations must go toMs May Nevin, a long-standingvolunteer who was awarded theLeague Medal for DistinguishedService on the day. May has been avolunteer at the Fig Tree PocketAdult Day Service over many yearsand has devoted herself to active8i amState titleholders 2002Back, left to right:Melita Hannam, MissSouth Queensland Country;Lisa Blackburne, MissCentral Queensland;Sarah Fox, MissQueensland Fundraiser;and Carolyn Mibus,Miss Queensland.Front, left to right:Ruth Garside, Miss NorthQueensland, SimoneDonoghue, Miss GoldCoast; and Jodi Johnstone,Miss Sunshine Coast.Carolyn graduated from GriffithUniversity last year with a Bachelorof Commerce, majoring in OrganisationalBehaviour, Human ResourceManagement and Industrial Relations.Miss Queensland Fundraiser wasawarded to Sarah Fox from the GoldLEAGUE VOLUNTEERS HONOUREDVAN FOR SALE1993 Toyota Commuter Deisel175,000 kms – Excellent Condition –Internal Electric Wheelchair hoist –Dual air – $25,500 – Phone Janetteon (07) 3410 7314 or 0412 699 133.involvement in the Leaguecommunity. The Medal forDistinguished Service is one of thehighest honours bestowed by theLeague.The League’s Volunteer Service hasnever been busier, with over 200people volunteering their interest,skills and time in a wide variety ofways. The Service is experiencing agrowing number of requests forvolunteers, as both clients and staffactively utilise this opportunity forassistance. As the growth involunteer interest continuesunabated, the Volunteer Service willactively work to further plan, developand best meet the requirementsof its client base in the yearahead.CONTACT UPDATECoast, who raised over $20,000 forthe League in less than 12 months.State Finals saw participants fromaround the State come together forone week of celebration and recognitionfor the year of hard work theyhad undertaken for the League.Participants attended functionsthroughout the week, including amorning tea hosted by His ExcellencyMajor General Peter Arnisonat Government House; a CivicReception at City Hall; an afternoontea with Mrs Heather Beattie atParliament House; as well as dinners,cocktail parties, and a day offun at Dreamworld.Miss Queensland Awards finalistswere judged on confidence, selfesteemand willingness to contributeto the community.Carolyn says that it is an honour tobe able to represent the League insuch a capacity and she looksforward to the inspirational andchallenging year ahead.May Nevin (centre) receives theLeague Medal for Distinguished Servicefrom Gavin Milich, Chairman of the Board,and Jessica Panter, Volunteer ServiceCoordinator.For more information onbecoming a League Volunteer,please contact Jessica Panteron (07) 3358 8088.Some months ago, League News ran a story on “Canine DisabilityAssistants”, an organisation which provides animals as assistants andcompanions to people with disabilities. This organisation is now known as“Animal Assisted Therapy”. They have relocated to 18 Cedarhurst Street,The Gap and can be contacted by phoning (07) 3300 9390.
LIFEMEMBERSHIPAt the League’sAnnual GeneralMeeting inOctober 2001,Life Membershipwasbestowed onDirector, KevinRodgers. Kevinhas renderedoutstanding service of state-widesignificance through his role as aLeague Director for the past threeyears. He has been an activecontributor on many Board Committees,including Chairman of theLeague History Committee. He wasinstrumental in the successfullaunch of the League History Bookin July last year and has been astrong supporter of the SevenoaksEXCEPTIONALSERVICEHONOUREDCommittee.At the AGM, a number of specialpresentations were made to staffand volunteers.The Board Certificate of Commendationwas awarded to ElspethDavies. Elspeth’s exceptional serviceto the League has been as avolunteer at the Fig Tree PocketDay Service. This has includedtaking clients shopping and invitingthem to her home for lunch.Special honours for long servicewere also awarded to the followingstaff:10 Years Service: Sue Doessel,Lorraine Hazelman, Shirley Dutton,Jean Newman, Marie Ramsay,Francis Mahoney, Josie Russell.15 Years Service: Gregory Rolph,Greta Walden, Rhoda Fleming,Michele O’Meara, Barbara Dobeli.20 Years Service: Noela Jeffreys,Carol McClure, Edna Pedley, DonAnseline, Rosemary McCormack.30 Years Service: Joy Wiseman.i amCHARITY BEGINS AT HOMECerebral Palsy League of Queenslandstaff are already strong supportersof the League’s PayrollDeduction (PRD) Program. However,extra funds can always be putto good use, assisting clients withhigh quality therapy, equipment andservices.If you would like to join the PRDProgram, contact Ian Sneddon inthe Marketing & Fundraising Departmenton 3358 8081. He willensure you receive a confidentialPayroll Deduction form and you canbe added to our generous family ofcontributors. If you already give, youmay also increase the amount ofyour current weekly contributionssimply by completing a new form.Do not feel embarrassed or concernedthat you need to give afortune. Many corporate contributorsgive from as little as 50 centsper week. All of us at the CerebralPalsy League know how strong ourcause is, how high the quality ofservice is that we offer, and howimportant our individual and teamefforts are to our clients.To those who currently contribute toPayroll Deduction, a bigTHANKYOU. To those of you whoare thinking of joining, don’t thinktoo heavily. It only needs a smallamount each week so, as the sayinggoes, “just do it!”.Thanks team, in anticipation.I amMany people in the community do not yet realise how many Australian livesare affected by cerebral palsy or that the Cerebral Palsy League ofQueensland makes a substantial difference in helping those affected to liverich and satisfying lives.I AM is a statement of affirmation that says in essence, “I may not have beenborn with an able body but I can think, dream, laugh, feel like anyone else ...therefore I am”.We want to promote a very positive message that correlates with our missionto support and empower people with cerebral palsy. This campaign ishighly original while being inspirational.The sad fact is that a child is born every 18 hours in Australia with cerebralpalsy, which then impacts heavily on families. The CPLQ desperately needshelp to raise funds to assist people with cerebral palsy and to liberate thespirit of human potential.I laugh, therefore I amI dream, therefore I amI play, therefore I amI care, therefore I donate9
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