"May 9th 2009. |
The National Final has been "run and won" and we congratulate all 6 State
winners who participated in the national final in Melbourne. As usual, Richard
Hayman (C Districts), Matthew McLean (N Districts), Daniel Charles (Q
Districts), Emma Davey (T District), Merridy Leonard (V Districts) and Merredith
Cully (W Districts) were of an extremely high standard.
We congratulate Emma as the overall winner and Matthew as
the Public Speaking winner. The judging panel had a very difficult task and
worked very diligently to come to their decisions and we thank them very much
for their efforts.
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The Prime Minister, Mr Rudd, opened the Convention and the
Youth of the Year finalists had the honour of meeting him for a few minutes.
This was a highlight for them all. We also thank the Lions Club of McCrae and
District who looked after the 6 young people on the Thursday before the final.
This club sponsored Merridy through the Quest and are looking forward to hosting
the whole group when they come to Victoria during the round Australia trip at
the end of the year. |
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A special thanks to the host families who took some of the
finalists into their homes. We thank Maureen & Len Cassidy, Chris & Christine
Pullin and Norma Harmes for their generosity.
Thanks go to the State Chairmen, Brian Coggle (C
Districts), Peter Perry (N Districts), Kay Waters (Q Districts), Jenny Tripptree
(T District), Glenda McLeod, (V Districts) and Jane Oversby (W Districts) for
their assistance during the Convention. Also a special mention to the partners
of these Chairmen (Margie, Anne, Geoff, Bryce, Bruce, and Tom) and my wife,
Chris for their assistance. The whole team made the event run as well as it did.
Please read the MD Chairman's message on this website as we
start to move towards the next YOTY year |
