Y O U R CO m mUnITY nEw s & v IE ws
nEw CHAmBER swORn In On Wednesday September 5 local business owners and operators gathered at the Lennox Head Hotel for the Lennox Chamber of Commerce AGM, where a new executive committee was elected. Outgoing secretary Neil Kennedy paid tribute to long-standing President Louise Owen who has retired from the Chamber after 5 years. The following were elected to represent the business community of Lennox Head as the Chamber of Commerce Committee: · President: Paul Button · Deputy President: Neil Kennedy · Treasurer: David Hynes · Secretary: Esther Button · Membership: Simon Cass · Media/Publicity: Kirra Pendergast · Events: Craig Parry All committee members volunteer their time, skills and resources for the benefit of the business community of Lennox Head.
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TROJAns DO IT AGAIn
Trojans fever has hit Lennox Head. The Trojans First Grade side beat Wollongbar Alstonville Pioneers 17/10 on 22 September taking out the grand final for an historic fifth consecutive season, this time with new coach Tony Bundock. That makes it five out of five for the club: the Under 12s, 13s, 14s and 15s also won.
photo, Douglas Lee
HOmECOmInG CELEBRATIOn FOR swImmER Local Paralympic star Jacqueline Freney will receive an official homecoming welcome in Lennox Head on tuesday October 2. Ballina Shire Council is organising a street parade, civic ceremony and community barbeque, so meet early at the intersection of Park Lane and Ballina Street from 7 am to get your face painted. The parade will start at 8am. Jacqueline broke the record for the most gold medals won at a games, by bringing home eight. There will
be a free community breakfast and Jacqueline will be available to sign autographs and meet locals.
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