We have conducted a successful painting contracting business for the past thirty six years and we live in the home we built many years ago.
My working life started at Pigott's in the toy department where I became manager. I worked later as a buyer for Myer Department Store in toys, gifts and cards.
I have always taken a keen interest in the community and have worked with many community and public groups.
I am presently
o Vice President of the Local Ambulance CommitteeI have served as
o Secretary of VIEW club who raise money for the Smith Family
o Chairperson of the Women with a Wish Group
o Convener of CADS (Toowoomba) a national organisation against purification of sewage for city drinking water
o President of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
o Co-ordinator of Top State and the Qld Day promotion
o Promotions and Sales Manager for The Toowoomba Book
o Organizer of the Toowoomba Craft Bazaar
o Co-coordinator of the Chamber of Commerce Ms Commerce Quest and Inaugaral Ball
I have served on the following boards
o Treasurer and Director of Toowoomba and Golden West Tourism AssociationI have been active in the fundraising for
o Director on the Toowoomba Base Hospital Foundation Board
o Director of the Toowoomba Regional Development Board
o Co-ordinator of Expo for the Darling Downs Region
o Director on the TAFE College Council
o Foundation Chair of the St Vincent's Cancer Care Unit
o President and Life Member of the Tuesday Slimming Club
o Regional Publicity Officer of the East Toowoomba Jaycees
o Co-ordinator of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for 7 years
o Co-ordinator for Lion's Miss Personality Quest
o Co-ordinator for the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce House and Land Giveaway
o President of the Rangeville State School P&C
… and others.o RSL Girl in a Million Quest
o Leukaemia Foundation
o Qld. Cancer Fund
o Endeavour Foundation
o Multicap - Mrs Australia Quest
o Heart Foundation
o St Vincent's Cancer Care Unit
My sporting affiliations include
o Secretary and Life member for the South Junior Cricket Club
o Publicity Officer for Toowoomba Junior Cricket Assn.
o Publicity Officer for the South’s Juniors League
o Publicity Officer for the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League
o Co-coordinator for the Qld State Junior Cricket Titles
o Co-ordinator for the State Titles for the Toowoomba Cricket Assn.
o Publicity and events co-ordinator for the Darling Downs Sailing Club
