One of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea’s longest serving committee members Mary Wood has received a life membership.
Club president Alessandra Testa announced at the August meeting Ms Wood was being elevated to life member – leaving Ms Wood speechless.
There is not a committee appointment that Ms Wood has not undertaken over the life of the club.
Ms Wood is known for keeping the club buzzing and producing positive outcomes.
The newsletter is her current responsibility, but extended club vacations take up a lot of her time searching and organising tours.
At the meeting she was able to wrap up the upcoming trip to the Flinders Ranges, and discuss a tour to the Gulf of Carpentaria next year.
To celebrate the club’s 21st birthday, Ms Wood baked a delicious cake, showing her prowess as a baker, which goes hand in hand with her mentoring skills.
Roma Harris nominated Ms Wood for the award, and presented her with a flower arrangement to the applause of members.
