Awards recognise 440 years Nambour Red Cross distinguished service
Fourteen Members of the Nambour Branch of the Australian Red Cross have contributed a combined total of 440 years of voluntary service for the organisation.
This dedication was recognised by the presentation of Distinguished Service Awards on Wednesday 19 May at Nambour RSL.
The event also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Red Cross rooms at Price Street (1969) as well as the birthday of Henri Dunant (8 May 1828). The Swiss humanitarian founded the organisation now known internationally as Red Cross and Red Crescent.
“Our volunteers enjoy contributing to a range of projects which focus on improving life for local, national and global communities. In turn, we benefit from the sharing of activities which provide interest, purpose and friendship,” explained local Branch President, Rhondda Poor.
“While the pandemic has caused some restrictions, we still have plenty to accomplish, lots of ideas and would welcome new members, ladies or men. We meet at 21 Price Street on the first Monday of the month at 10.00 a.m. Potential members can contact our Secretary, Jeanette Pullar, on 5441 6828.”
The rooms opened in 1969 but the Branch was established in 1914. The two World Wars and the Vietnam conflict made special demands.
Members enjoyed reflecting on more recent initiatives and activities. Many are familiar to the wider community such as the Red Cross Donor Centre (Lifeblood) and the Reed House Accommodation facility, now run by Wishlist, adjacent to the General Hospital.
Stories surfaced about the association with the wonderful ‘Chelsea Flower Shows’ and the Junior Red Cross program, underpinned by community spirit and generous financial support.
The Branch also supports other organisations such as Meals on Wheels, Wishlist, Sundale, RangeCare and Red Cross Emergency Services.
Various community members create the famous Trauma Teddies to comfort children in need.
The fundamental principles of the Australian Red Cross underpin all activities: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
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