Ocean Grove Day VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) program officer Heather Grant received a Making a Difference award at the club’s general meeting.
Vice-president Annie Cooper presented Heather with the award that encompassed the period of January to March 2022, for her outstanding contribution to the Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club, The Smith Family, and the community. Heather is the club’s first recipient of this award.
“I’m thrilled to be the first recipient of this award in the Ocean Grove Day VIEW club, and I’d like to also acknowledge the hard work and fundraising efforts of my fellow committee members, and all members of the club,” Heather said.
“Together we all make a difference to Learning for Life recipients.”
“Heather is a true ambassador for VIEW,” national president Marg Woodhouse said on behalf of the National Executive 2022–23.
“Initially joining the Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, Heather transferred to the newly formed Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club where she eagerly accepted the position of publicity officer.
“In this role, she wrote promotional articles for the local newspapers and produced a newsy and colourful newsletter”.
Heather’s easy-going and gregarious nature allowed her to connect with Ryman Retirement Villages as corporate sponsor, which resulted in the sponsorship of two students in the name of Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club. This same sponsorship is now being offered to a VIEW Club in Melbourne.
“Any woman who is a member of a VIEW club makes a difference, as everyone contributes to fundraising efforts to sponsor school children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program,” Ms Woodhouse said. “New members are always welcome at our friendly and inclusive monthly meetings at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, and our varied associated interest groups where we make further connections with fellow members.”
Contact the secretary at oceangroveday.viewclub@gmail.com for more information.
