Rotary club presents workmanship awards

Rotary Club of Umina Beach president Mr Robert Meyer presented six Pride of Workmanship awards at a function at Everglades Country Club on Wednesday, October 10.

The award recipients were Keith Eather, Diane Fortier, Angela Brown, Sonia Hasler, Ian (Jim) Evans and the staff at Ruby Cafe and Books.

Mr Eather was nominated by Mr Rod Radford, a member of the Rotary Club of Umina, for his "excellent attention to his position of delivering medicine" when he was employed by Mr Radford's son and again when he was employed by two subsequent owners of YouSave Chemist over several years.

"Now as a resident of Don Leggett house in Peninsula Village, I have become more aware of his values, not only to his employees, but more importantly to the nursing staff, in his delivery of medicine to the Village," said Mr Radford.

"I am impressed with his humour, his goodwill and efforts to satisfy our requirements," said Mr Radford.

Peninsula Village environmental services manager Ms Jackie Bennett nominated Ms Diane Fortier for always giving "100 per cent of herself at work".

"She often goes above and beyond what is required of her.

"Diane is a leader in our culture change as she always puts the residents' needs first," said Ms Bennett.

Angela Brown, a manager at Bakers Delight in Woy Woy, was nominated by franchisee Rosemarie Mondal who said Ms Brown "always treats the store as her own and is there from 7am each morning, delighting the customers with her exceptional customer service".

"She greets every customer with a smile and is a team player and a great motivator," said Ms Mondal.

Peninsula Village's facility manager Ms Marnie Hamilton nominated employee Ms Sonia Hasler and said she "consistently provides a high level of care to her residents".

"She is unfailingly cheerful In spite of many difficulties and is a deserving recipient of this award," said Ms Hamilton.

Mr Gary Beitsett nominated the staff at Rubys Cafe and Books in Umina as they "show a standard of service that is second to none".

"They always have a smile and willingness to go the extra mile.

"Many people comment that a visit to Rubys is just like visiting good friends," said Mr Beitsett.

Ian (Jim) Evans, who works on the front desk at Everglades Country Club, was nominated by Rotarian Glen Scorer for always going "just that bit further in performing his duties, exemplifying the ideals of Pride of Workmanship".

Media release, 11 Oct 2012

Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach