You could never accuse Doris Dumbrill of not stepping forward to support and serve her community.
In a lifetime of service Doris (pictured above on the day she was awarded an OAM at Government House, Sydney) has held a multitude of positions in sporting clubs, service clubs and the church.
At Waratahs Rugby Club, Doris was secretary for the junior club, as well as manager for one of the junior teams. She also co-edited and produced the senior club’s weekly newsletter for many years.
For the Lions Club of Jesmond Doris twice held the position of president. At other times she was treasurer, chaired the Youth of the Year committee and was membership chair. She was also the first woman to become a member of the Jesmond Club, Lions being originally set up as male only clubs.
Doris has received several Lions Clubs Awards over the years, including being made a Melvin Jones fellow, the highest honour available to Lions members.
In the higher echelons of Lions International Doris held positions of cabinet secretary for district 201N3 and zone chairperson.
For St John the Baptist Anglican Church Lambton Doris has been treasurer, parish councillor, synod representative, presentation board member and co-leader of Lollypops Playgroup.
Doris’ family have of course always been proud of her. But for her son Keith and grandson Peter it was very special and proud moment recently to see her rewarded for her lifetime of service with an Order of Australia Medal by Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley.
Asked why has she spent her life involved with her community and her church, Doris replied simply “ As a Christian, I believe we are put on this earth to serve”. Doris said.
Congratulations and thank you from a grateful community Doris.
