The Byrneside resident is this year’s Tatura Senior Citizen of the Year.
The Byrneside Hall Committee has greatly benefited from her volunteer work over the years, with Thelma involved in three milestone celebrations — the 90th, 100th and 125th birthdays. She was also secretary of the hall committee from 2005 to 2013.
She is well-known for her organisation and coordination of musical items, and is perhaps best remembered for writing, directing and providing the musical accompaniment for the Cinderella play as part of the hall's 90th birthday party.
Thelma was involved in negotiations for grants to upgrade and maintain the Byrneside Hall, and organised the agenda for the Byrneside annual Christmas celebration.
Byrneside’s tennis club, primary school and community cancer fundraising committee have also benefited from Thelma’s hard work. She has also been a member of Rodney CWA and Tatura Rotary Club, and volunteers with the Anglican church.
In accepting her award, Thelma said the win was “totally unexpected”.
“No-one ever achieves a positive outcome on their own. Everyone needs to work cooperatively to achieve their goals,” she said.
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