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Message from
The Smith Family CEO
Congratulations to each and every VIEW member on VIEW’s
65th anniversary and on reaching the incredible milestone of
supporting 1,800 Learning for Life students!
elebrating 65 years of This celebration served as a Convention is one of VIEW’s
supporting The Smith powerful reminder of the enduring long-standing traditions, bringing
CFamily is a remarkable impact VIEW members continue to members together to share ideas,
achievement. Along with VIEW have in their communities. celebrate achievements, inspire
Clubs, we believe that education is each other and of course, have fun.
I am also grateful for the support
one of the most powerful tools for If you are considering attending, I
provided by VIEW members for
breaking the cycle of disadvantage. urge you to book your ticket soon! It
our 2025 Back to School Appeal.
Knowing that we have a strong and is truly a VIEW event not to missed.
Your efforts in reaching out to local
dedicated community of more than
media have helped amplify our In closing, congratulations again on
13,000 generous, caring and creative
message, ensuring more Australians 65 years of making a difference. Look
women across Australia who share
understand the importance of out for a congratulations card sent
this belief is truly inspiring. We are
supporting children’s education. This to all clubs recently. Together we are
deeply grateful for everything VIEW
year, it was especially wonderful to making real progress in empowering
members do to support The Smith
see VIEW members joining us to say students living in disadvantage to
Family and the families and students
thank you to Officeworks for their achieve better futures. Thank you
we work with. Your commitment to
part in the Back to School campaign. for your dedication, passion and
supporting the education of young
To the VIEW members who answered unwavering support. Wishing you
Australians not only changes lives
our call for help and visited all a wonderful Blue Sapphire year
but strengthens communities.
Officeworks stores in Bundaberg, of celebration!
Earlier this year, I had the privilege Hervey Bay, Braddon, Albury,
of expressing my heartfelt gratitude Bathurst, Wodonga, Bayswater,
to the VIEW National Leadership Mildura and Warnambool on behalf Doug Taylor
Team at their annual face-to-face of The Smith Family – thank you. Chief Executive Officer
meeting in Sydney. It was also an
I know there are many exciting
honour to celebrate this special
and fun VIEW activities planned
anniversary milestone alongside
for the year ahead, including new
VIEW members at a wonderful
club openings, your Blue Sapphire
event hosted by Her Excellency, the
Awards, countless fundraising
Governor of NSW.
activities, and of course, VIEW’s
National Convention. I am looking
forward to joining many of you
in Brisbane in September at this
wonderful event.
We’re on Facebook
and Instagram!
Join our online community of more than 2,500 fellow
VIEW members to connect with like-minded women
across Australia and stay up-to-date with VIEW news.
Join the VIEW Clubs of Australia Facebook page or
follow @viewclubs on Instagram.
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