We would like to congratulate Sqn. Capt. Pam Price DSA MSA of Doyalson Girls Sqn. who was recently announced as the Central Coast Volunteer of the Year.
Pam has been serving as a volunteer in the Air League for over 30 years at Doyalson and in roles for the NSW Girls Groups.
Well done on a fantastic achievement!
Living in the Southern Highlands, bushfires greatly impact their community and so many of the Officers and parent of the Australian Air League Southern Highlands Squadron are also members of the local Rural Fire Service. Many were out battling the fires whilst their own homes were under threat. These volunteers put their own safety at risk for others every time they are called out and many were battling the fires for weeks.
One of the core aims of the Air League is to promote good citizenship and community service is actively encouraged with cadets recognised for this with a series of Community Awareness Awards. The Officers and parents at Southern Highlands also encourage the Air League cadets to get involved with the Rural Fire Service – giving to the community being a core value the Air League instils
Another Air League Officer who has been active in fighting the recent bushfires is Second Officer Daniel Oliver of South Australia Group. Daniel is just 19 years old and has been volunteering with the Country Fire Service at Athelstone and Yankalilla for 4 years.
Daniel joined the Air League as a young 11-year-old cadet and is now a Squadron Officer with Port Adelaide Squadron. With his interest in aviation Daniel was providing air support to water bombing aircraft at the recent Cuddle Creek fire.
Congratulations to Corporal Lara Wilbow of Doyalson Squadron who has been named Shortland Electorate’s Junior Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented by Federal Member for Shortland, Mr Pat Conroy, who was a Sergeant with Peninsula Boys Squadron. Lara received her award for her many hours of volunteering with her Squadron for other community volunteer organisations.
