Volume 3 - August 2008
| LAUNCH OF THE HOSPICE
Maureen McFerran co-ordinated the decorating theme with a flower filled stage, candle lit tables adorned with flowers and a fairyland of candles lighting up the entrance. Mark McArdle, Chairperson of the Hospice Board of Directors welcomed guests followed by the introduction of our patrons, Nita Lait OAM and Peter Wellington MP. Delicious gourmet food and lively music contributed to a wonderful evening of celebration. Master of Ceremonies, Alan Pease amused guests with his entertaining body language stories. Terry and Sue were overwhelmed with the tremendous support of guests and volunteer contribution to a most memorable evening. They are thrilled that we are now well on the way to achieving their dream of building the first hospice on the Sunshine Coast. |
GOLD COIN COLLECTIONWe held this event in the week following the Hospice Launch.
Congratulations to all volunteers for their contribution to our first major fundraiser. Hats off to Beryl Allmark for her fabulous wall creation which was very successful at the Sunshine Plaza. Beryl made a brick wall and people could buy a brick with their gold coin. Volunteer MeetingsThese will be held bi-monthly, we now have two volunteer teams. The north team, incorporating the Cooroy/Noosa/Gympie area, coordinated by Clytie Glass, welcome Clytie. The South Team, incorporating Caloundra, to Coolum, coordinated by Judy Lauder. Meetings will be held at the Bowls Club in Cooroy for the north team and Caloundra RSL for the south team. |
We would like this opportunity to sincerely thank all our wonderful volunteers for their enthusiasm and support. We have been extremely busy and on Friday May 23rd the hospice project was launched. 
With the enthusiastic support of our wonderful volunteers we raised $21,899.70. IT’S ALL GO FROM HERE Our project is now well under way. If you would like to see the bubble diagram of our intended hospice, please come into our office at Trinity House. The plans are on view and you are very welcome to come and have a look at them.
GOOD NEWSDue to the phenomenal success of our volunteer recruitment drive we have taken on a co-ordinator for Cooroy-Noosa-Gympie area. Thank you to Clytie Glass for her great support.
A MOMENT WITH A VOLUNTEER................ In the 9 months that I have been a volunteer with the hospice organisation I have met and worked with the wonderful and dedicated group of people you could ever with to meet. We are all working towards the same goal – building a hospice for the Sunshine Coast community. I joined as a caring member of the community to offer help in anyway to establish this much needed facility. Life is a journey and it is the people we meet along the way that enhance our trip. The new friendships that I have formed whilst being a volunteer are an added bonus. Whatever I give as a volunteer comes back to me tenfold in so many ways. What a joy it is to work with people who are so passionate about building this hospice and it will be built !
I have learnt however, that it does help if you are flexible, multi-talented, good at multi tasking, taking messages, making a reasonable tea or coffee and putting out the garbage! If there is anyone reading this who is not yet one of our volunteers I encourage you to do so as you will be a much valued member of our team. Along the way you will have lots of fun and make new friends. To the other great volunteers, thank you for your caring and sharing.
Maureen McFerran
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MARKETS
Fishermans Road Market, Maroochydore. Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Yandina Market. Old Landsborough Road Market, Landsborough. We require one or two volunteers to represent and promote the hospice at these markets. |
FUNDRAISING We would like volunteers to nominate for any of our four major fundraising committees for each calendar year.
The craft group will meet with a nominated coordinator and create items that we can sell throughout the year at our office and stalls etc. This group will be a fun way to meet new people and display your talents. |
The market roster has been commenced, we require volunteers to man stands at the following markets…
Are any volunteers interested in joining a craft group?YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN...Here are just a few of the many ways that you have helped the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice recently...
Thank you to everyone.
Cooroy Dance, held once a month by Christine and Andrew
Book Sales from the Trinity House Office.
Christmas in July held at the River Deck Restaurant.
TALKS UNDERTAKEN BY HOSPICE SPEAKERS...Invited speakers from the Hospice, mainly Terry and Sue are being asked to Undertake several talks to community groups and the like. Some of the talks given have been or are to be given, to the following groups.
| Australian Red Cross in Caloundra. | Helen Blackman, Morning Tea Fundraiser, Tewantin Catholic Church. |
| Lioness Club of Caloundra. | Mothers Union, Anglican Church, Caloundra. |
| Noosa Network group. | Villa’s social club, Currimundi. |
| Lymphoedoma Group, Maroochydore. | Mrs Weyman-Jones, Shell villages and Resort Cooroy. |
| University of the 3rd Age. | Quilters Club, Maroochydore Baptist Church. |
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEERS...Volunteers for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice will fulfill four main roles at this stage of the hospice development. Volunteers may nominate for the roles that express their individual interest. The four roles are... OFFICE ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEERS. The functions of the volunteers might include...
FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS VOLUNTEER. This can be achieved through distribution of Friends of the Hospice brochures. Becoming part of the Speakers Bureau and by setting up and manning display boards at special events. MARKET VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW OUR WEB SITE... |
GOODBYEWe would like to farewell Terri Hooper and Robyn Greenlees. We would like to personally thank Terri and Robyn for their hard work and wish them all the best for the future. NEW APPOINTMENTWe welcome Mo Barnes to the position of Office Administrator. Mo will work in the office every morning and will be assisted with our girl Friday volunteer helpers. Congratulations Mo. RECIPES TO SHARE
INGREDIENTS Crush biscuits and combine with melted butter and press into pie base. Mix together condensed milk and lemon juice. Add lightly beaten egg yolks. Pour mixture onto base. Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually add sugar and beat until glossy. Pour meringue on top of filling. Bake in moderate hot oven 10 minutes or until top is nicely golden. ENJOY !!!!! |
This month’s recipe is from Judy Lauder. Her Lemon Meringue Pie is loved by everyone she serves it to. |
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NEWSLETTER STORIESNewsletter contributions for our next newsletter from our volunteers are most welcome. If you have a story, recipe or poem to share please send them to us. |
