Lowan Group held a presentation evening on Wednesday 15 April to recognise the valuable contributions made by their dedicated volunteers, over 396 years of service in total.
Assistant Chief Officer West Region Peter O'Keefe presented the awards. The following service awards were presented:
Jo Ussing- 10 year award
Craig Deckert- 25 year award
Tim Nottle- 25 year award
Trevor Koop- CFA Life Member 35 year award (absent)
Eril Field- CFA Life Member 35 year award
John Bone- CFA Life Member 45 year award
Bruce Beattie- CFA Life Member 50 year award
Terry Miller- CFA Life Member 55 year award
Len Creek- CFA Life Member 60 year award
Rex Bunge- CFA Life Member 60 year award
Peter Duperouzel was presented with a certificate from the Lowan Group for his outstanding service to Nhill & district.
At the conclusion of the CFA long service awards we had the great privilege of seeing some of our members recognised for their diligent long service to the Lowan Group and surrounding communities through the presentation of National Medals. Volunteers presented with National Medals included:
Craig Deckert- National Medal 1st clasp
Tim Nottle- National Medal 1st clasp
Trevor Schwarz- National Medal 1st clasp
Rex Bunge- 4th clasp (previosuly awarded National Medal)
Len Creek- 4th clasp (previosuly awarded National Medal)
Terry Miller- National Medal 4th clasp
Alf Sanders- 4th clasp (previosuly awarded National Medal)
Paddy Field- National Medal- 4th clasp
Paddy Field was then awarded the very prestigious Lowan Group VFBV Life Membership and a touching tribute was made to Paddy and Eril Field who have a combined service to the CFA community of over 100 years.
Congratulations to all Lowan Group members.
Author: Brooke O'Connor