Published January 26, 2017 17:54
Congratulations to CCWGA Life Member Joan O'Connell for receiving her Australia Day award for services to Golf.
Joan O'Connell OAM
Australia Day 2017 Honours List
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Australia Day 2017
Mrs Joan Kathleen O'CONNELL,
For service to golf.
Service includes:
Central Coast Women's Golf Association:
Founding Member, since 1980.
President, 1988-1990 and 2010-2012.
Inaugural District Captain, 2008-2009.
Secretary, 1991. Treasurer, 1981-1983.
Life Member, since 2001.
Gosford Golf Club:
Member, 1971-1991.
Served as President, Secretary, Club Captain and Handicap Manager; Delegate to the Newcastle-Hunter District Ladies Golf Association.
Breakers Country Club (incorporates Terrigal Golf Club):
President, 2007-2010.
Captain of Ladies Golf, 2005-2006.
Vice-Captain, 2003-2004.
Golf New South Wales:
Honorary Member, since 2006.
Country Vice-President, 1998.
Council Member, 1999-2005.
Served as Executive Member, Junior Match Committee, Finance Committee and Course Rating Committee.