First WAVE VIEW Club

20^th Birthday Celebrated

Western Australia First Wave VIEW Club opened in July 2001 and as the name suggests was the first VIEW Club in W.A.    The club opened in the same year The Smith Family started in W.A to extend their Learning for Life Program.

A 20^th birthday celebration was held at the Woodvale Tavern on 12^th July with 100 ladies in attendance. Inaugural members, past members, ladies representing other VIEW clubs in WA and our own members and friends had a fabulous day reminiscing and celebrating.  It was a pleasure to have GM TSF Anjie Brook attend this event and hear her speak about her newly appointed position with TSF.   Amazing singer Chris Ehlers, who kept us entertained throughout the day. The Tavern had the venue decorated in VIEW colours which added to the atmosphere.

Guest Speaker LFS Christina Miller gave an inspiring touching story about her educational journey through TSF`s learning for life program. Christina`s journey started in the early years of her life and is now attending Murdoch University studying a law degree.

President Dawn acknowledged active inaugural members Barb Colson, Monica O'Donoghue, Marlene Gordon and Joan Newnham for their generosity and dedication given over the past 20 years.  These ladies along with Lorraine Johnson and Val Baird were presented with their 20 year service badge

Over this time the club has raised thousands of dollars which has been donated towards The Smith Family`s Learning for Life programs and appeals.   The amount of time given over the 20 years has been huge.  Members participate in volunteering and fundraising activities to help disadvantaged children reach their potential through education.  Presently the club is sponsoring 10 students.

Inaugural Members L-R: Val, Joan, Liz, Lorraine, Marlene, Monica, and sitting Barb

                    Anjie Brook and LFS Christina Miller

Anjie Brook receiving a cheque from President Dawn.

                    Wendy dancing with entertainer Chris Ehlers

Cutting the Cake

Inaugural Members cutting birthday cake L-R: Val, Joan, Jenni, Monica, Marlene, Lorraine, and front Barb.

Above photo:  Inaugural Members and 20 year badges

• Top L-R: Val, Marlene, Lorraine; 
• Bottom L-R: Joan, Monica, Barb

The Smith Family Ladies L-R: Julie McKay, Julie Anne Gray, and Anjie Brook 

Above L-R: TSF Julie Anne Gray Anjie Brook Pamela Elsmore Julie McKay ZC Kris Behets President Dawn and in front LFS Christina Miller

Ladies enjoying the day                                                   

Barbara Colson and VIEW in WA

At the December meeting of the First WAVE View club we presented Barbara Colson with a photobook memento of her VIEW life. Barb was, and is, the driving force for VIEW in Western Australia.

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          Presentation to Barb, by  President Robyn 

Zone Councillor Marlene Gordon with Barb 

A poem about VIEW in the West written by Barbara Colson in 2005.

We now have a total of 7 VIEW clubs in WA.

Read Barbs Poem: