News and events News We love our volunteers! On Friday May 24th the morning was devoted to saying a massive THANK YOU to our incredible Bloomhill volunteers. Every year during National Volunteer Week the staff get together to ensure the vollies get spoilt. A sumptuous breakfast is served on the cafe deck and surrounds. Volunteers who have served for 5, 10 and 15 and were also recognised with certificates. A special acknowledgement was made for Lyn Cheffers who was awarded a 20 year certificate and shared many fond memories of volunteering and fundraising adventures We also said a fond farewell to three incredible long standing volunteers who have now retired and will be lovingly missed. Margaret Dowzer 18 years at Buderim Op Shop, Trevor & Elaine Finch - 18 years volunteering, including setting up a large number of our Bloomhill Op Shops from the ground up CERTIFICATES were presented by our CEO Chris Franck to the following 38 amazing people! 5 YEARS Terrie Hansen, Pam Wood, Ron Bugler, David Bell, Sue Goodwin, Jill McBride, Karin Salkowski, Patricia Gray, Kay Wieden, Ray Hurray, Robyn Ussher, Helen Bukamanis, Barry Clarke, Malcolm McKinlay, Margaret Western, Denise Topfer, Diane Platframan, Julie Woods, Helen Read, Frieda Pace, Raelene Emsley, 10 YEARS Carolyn Moran, Murray Sobels, Terry Bailey, Gerard Fitzgerald, Leigh Ryan, Sue Bailey, Noelene Dawson, Lyn Hurtley, Maureen Turner, Judith Bartley, Robyn Ingram, Eva King, Joan Gooding, Maree Hampton 15 YEARS Caole Willimas, Di Grenrich, 20 YEARS Lyn Cheffers