Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I rise to thank all of those who participated in the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal on 25 and 26 May this year. I particularly wish to thank Captain Lesley Newton of the Umina Beach Corps for her and her team's great efforts over that weekend. Throughout the weekend, the Umina Beach Corps managed to raise a whopping $26,822.25, with an incredible $22,000 being from their four roadside locations. One person even donated $600. What made this year better than previous years was that all of their roadside locations included EFTPOS machines, and the people of the Central Coast responded well to this. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Umina Beach as well, who rolled up their sleeves and generously gave their time to the cause. I also want to thank Tammy Newton, who devoted the weekend to manning the counting house and ensuring that the count was completed accurately. The weekend would not have been possible if it were not for the many core volunteers and staff who ensured that the Red Shield Appeal weekend ran smoothly. Congratulations to the Salvation Army Umina Beach Corps on a monumental effort for such a worthy cause. The people of the Central Coast are so proud of the work that you do.