Celebrating 25 Years!
1980-2005

The Ulladulla & Districts Netball Association's "25 Years Celebration" held at the Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 17th September, 2005 was attended by Special Guests - Shelley Hancock MP Member for South Coast; Camden Umpires - Vicki White, Rob Grimson, Rob Hodge, Janette Walton, Gail Lees with approx. 100 past & present players and committee members.

Apologies were received from Sue & Don Davis, Jan Schirmer, Rose & Alan Silver, Wendy & Geoff Shipton, Lesley & Ian McDonald, Jody & Len Watt, Michael O'Sullivan, M/U Taxis, Hire Cars & Limousines Service, Ulladulla Fishermen's Co-op, Michelle Campbell Amcal Chemist, Maureen Boyle, Maureen Stephenson, Denise Booth, Margaret Corbett, Carole Shepherd, J. R. Jewellers, Catriona & Heather Baker, Tammy Walker, Annette Graham, Maureen, Reg & Skye Wade, Faye Puglisi, Narelle Hutton, John Mattock, Sportspower Ulladulla, Leisure Coast Embroidery, Tiffany's For Hair, Carol Baiton, Debbie & Jessica Todeschini, M/U Ex-Servicemen's & Citizens' Club.

A bouquet of flowers was received - "To President Kay, Executive and Players congratulations to you all on 25 years. Wishing everyone a successful day." Kind regards Joanna Gash MP.

President Kay Hodge gave a brief overview of our past 25 years with Shelley Hancock, Margaret Nyholm and Sue Hensley turning the clocks back in time with lots of stories to tell. A delicious spit roast was served by Hackett's Catering Service with the 25 Years Celebration Cake in the shape of a netball court, which was sponsored by Cookies Corner, and cut by Life Members Kay Hodge and Sue Hensley.

The Beauty Pack raffle donated by Michelle Campbell Amcal Chemist was drawn by Shelley Hancock and won by Paul Griffiths. Lucky Door Prizes - there are lots of happy people out there with yummy chocolates and bottles of wine.

Co-ordinator, Robin Butler, thanked the 25 Years Celebration Committee comprising of Margaret Callan, Norma Lowe, Rhonda Swindale, Kay Hodge for their contribution to such a momentous celebration and presented each lady with an engraved glass.

A tribute to Kay Hodge was presented by Rhonda Swindale, Norma Lowe, Margaret Callan and Sue Chismon. Rachelle Chismon wrote a dedication for Kay from a player's perspective:

You make us laugh, you cheer, you scream
That's all because you gave us a dream,
To believe in ourselves was a must
You earned our respect, friendship and trust.

You knew what to say to inspire and excite
You shared our glory and praised what was right,
You taught us confidence and how to be strong
Tactfully told us when things went wrong.

You understood our spirit and our frustration
Your leadership gained our continued admiration,
And even when spirits were down in defeat
You somehow pulled us back on our feet.

In our lives the part you have played
Will outshine all the goals that we made,
For your loving enthusiastic approach
Thank you so much for all you've done COACH!

The "U.D.N.A's Service Award" (an engraved crystal vase) was then presented to Kay Hodge for her "25 Years Dedication to the Association".

The entertainment followed with "3 Stripe Avenue", and this young group of very talented musicians are to be congratulated for their contribution to a most enjoyable evening.

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