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At our 6th Annual General Meeting which was held on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 one of our Trustees, Jane Knight retired after 44 years, below we list some of her remarkable accomplishments.
Jane has been Chairman of the Ladies Fundraising Committee since 1992 and through their tireless efforts the committee always raises funds to pay the annual lease for Isthmus Cottage plus other much needed funding for repairs and renewals for the cottage. Jane is also renowned for her homemade preserves which she sells, again to raise funds for Isthmus Cottage.
Jane was elected to the Executive Committee at the AGM on 5th November 1994 and received her Platinum Keystone Award (40 years service) in 2005. Keystone awards are presented to volunteers by Clubs for Young People.
Jane was recently nominated for the Cumbria Youth Alliance’s “Adult Volunteer of the Year Award” by Sue Taylor our Resources Manager who has worked alongside Jane since 1999. On Monday we heard that Jane had won the award and will be presented with an engraved rose bowl.
Jane has been a dedicated volunteer throughout her 44 years becoming a much loved and respected friend to staff and young people alike, she will be greatly missed.
Braid Aitken, Vice Chairman said we will miss her wisdom dedication and passion. Jane was presented with gifts to celebrate her time with Young Cumbria. Jane will remain in contact with Young Cumbria as she intends to assist the planned refurbishment of Isthmus Cottage, the outdoor residential centre on the shores of Derwentwater, run by Young Cumbria for the youth groups.
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Youth Work Aid Fund - Money available!
 Youth work aid.doc
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The Duke of Gloucester Visits Isthmus Cottage
Press Release - Isthmus - May 09 (2).doc (41.50 KB)
 
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