Guest Speaker Ellie Gay who recapped her journey since she last addressed the Club, back in 2022.
Ellie documented her progress to becoming an independent driver, particularly focusing on mastering the transfer from her wheelchair to being seated behind the driver’s steering wheel
In mid 2023 she participated in a trial 12 month Virtual Reality Walking research program for spinal cord patients and is hoping to participate in future programs.
By late 2023 she finally became an independent driver, discontinuing with all her support workers and has now developed skills as a Train the Trainer and Peer Facilitator advocate, drawing on her lived experience to assist other women to develop their own independence.
Her goals are to further develop her interest and passion in the field of peer support, try hot air ballooning and enjoy travel and cruising. She is also exploring options through the NDIS to acquire an off road wheelchair which would allow her greater freedom and access to outdoor environments.
Ellie is currently loving her role as a part time receptionist at a health clinic in Seymour. Rotarian Jill Heath thanked Ellie for her inspiring and positive address.
3 Minuter: PP Penny Paxman:
PP Penny presented a Gold Award ‘Framework for Improvement’ certificate to President Darryl which she received from PDG Stephen O’Connell at the recent D9790 Change Over.
PP Penny helped develop the membership achievement framework, a tool for reporting back to District (focusing on aspects such as membership, community involvement, enhancing public relations and ways to spread the load etc.) and will continue in the role in 25/26 as a member of the D9790 Membership committee.
PP Penny presented a Gold Award ‘Framework for Improvement’ certificate to President Darryl which she received from PDG Stephen O’Connell at the recent D9790 Change Over.
PP Penny helped develop the membership achievement framework, a tool for reporting back to District (focusing on aspects such as membership, community involvement, enhancing public relations and ways to spread the load etc.) and will continue in the role in 25/26 as a member of the D9790 Membership committee.
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| Penny and President Darryl | The Yea Show Committee ladies were thanked for their catering of the dinner meal. |
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