CSU Scholarship Winners

Paul Gianottis introduced our CSU Scholarship students, Abby Jones and Jess Cole.

Jess spoke first thanking members for the Scholarship.  She was the recipient of the $500 Book prize.

Jess appreciated the prize and used it to buy a $230 Microbiology text book. There is no opportunity to borrow a textbook from the library and students need the latest publications which necessitates purchasing new books.  Jess is originally from Wagga and she is studying pharmacy. She is keeping as involved as she can, is studying hard and loving Uni.  She concluded by saying that she will try to do her best.

Abby Jones expressed a very sincere thank you to all of the members for her scholarship as she can use the annual instalments to help pay for her education. She studying nursing and she would like to make a difference on the Rural health levels. She loves what she is doing. She was originally in medicine, but she will be staying in nursing. She says that the scholarship alleviates the financial pressure.  She feels it is very important to be involved in the Community and she is currently involved with the Starlight Foundation and St Vincent’s DePaul.  Her extra time is spent promoting Rural Health.

Phil noted that these two exceptional ladies were fine examples of the reasons why Wollundry members work so hard on the markets to give back to the community.

John Ireland gave vote of Thanks on the inspirational talks that Jess and Abby gave. He presented both of them with a small gift and called upon the members to show their appreciation.