Malcolm and Lynn joined the Bribie Island Orchid Society in 1999 and moved to Bribie Island from Wynnum in 2000. Lynn has held several positions during the past 10 years. She is currently Secretary of the organisation, a position she has undertaken for the last 8 years and also held the position of Assistant Secretary. In 2001, Lynn was responsible for the development of the website at www.bribieislandorchidsociety.com and maintains the site with regular updates of the monthly newsletter “The Bulletin” and information on growing orchids and show details. Other positions Lynn has held for various lengths of time have been Editor of The Bulletin, Co-ordinator of the Craft Stall at shows, Bus Trip and Social Events Organiser, Publicity Officer and Guest Speaker Program Co-ordinator. She also was responsible for introduction of the maroon club T-shirts.
 
During the past 9 years, Lynn has been working with various councils and government departments to obtain a lease on land to build a home on Bribie Island for the Society. She has spent many hours preparing and submitting funding grant applications for the ‘home’. Lynn has also been successful in receiving grants to assist in the staging of Orchid Shows and to provide essential items such as a photocopier, computer, printer, data projector and a trailer for equipment necessary to displaying at orchid shows throughout South East Queensland.
 
Malcolm has worked regularly on the Plant Sales tables at the shows and assisted wherever he was needed. He was responsible for the updating and printing of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Society in 2001. Malcolm has generally assisted Lynn in her various positions and without his support, Lynn would not have been able to fulfil her roles as successfully. It is an honour to present them with this Award.

 

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