News & Events

9 September 2015

High accolade for Founders leader

High accolade for Founders leader

At a recent meeting of Founders, Hawkes Bay Branch, Mrs Nanette Roberts was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of the New Zealand Founders Society in recognition of her outstanding services to the local branch and nationally.

On the occasion Nanette was also presented with a special New Zealand Founders Society ‘For Service’ badge.  

Mrs Paddy Bayley, President of Hawke’s Bay Founders Society, said it was fitting that the nomination for life membership for Nanette Roberts was conferred at the New Zealand-wide level and not just at branch level, given Nanette’s enormous contribution to the Society over her 36 years of dedicated service to the organisation.

Members of the New Zealand Founders Society Incorporated are descendants of the pioneering families who built the farms, industries and institutions that shape our present-day life in this country.

Members of the Hawke’s Bay Branch enjoy frequent outings and meetings where they learn about and discuss the past lives and achievements of the Bay’s early families.

Incoming president, Paddy Bayley, informed members that Nanette had only recently relinquished the local Presidency after 19 years in that position, having also previously held other significant office-holder positions including those of vice president and National Councillor.

‘In the 35 years that Founders has been active in Hawke’s Bay the branch has been served by only two presidents, the first of whom, Peter Harding, served for 16 years,” Mrs Bayley said.

“Nanette has done an amazing job as president and her dedication and commitment at branch and national levels are obvious.

“Her personal warmth and interest in people have been much appreciated by the members and Nanette has thrived on their companionship, making every meeting and outing a memorable one,” said Mrs Bayley.

Inquiries about Founders, or membership, may be directed to the Hawke’s Bay secretary, Mr Richard Bayley, on telephone (06) 876 7616. 

 

 

PHOTO: NanetteRobertsAug15.jpg

CAPTION: Past President of Hawke’s Bay Founders, Nanette Roberts, right, receiving an Honorary Life Membership Certificate of the New Zealand Founders Society from current Hawke’s Bay Branch President, Paddy Bayley.

CONTACT FOR THIS STORY:

Mr Richard Bayley, Secretary, Hawke’s Bay Branch, NZ Founders Society Inc.

telephone 06 876 7616
Print