Awarded 2006 For her distinguished and sustained contribution to U3A Melbourne City across many volunteering roles, Nan was awarded the inaugural Life Membership instituted in 2006. The University of the Third Age was introduced to Australia at a public meeting in 1984 at the Council of Adult Education. Nan Wingfield was one of the original […]
Awarded 2008 Alan was nominated for his dedicated volunteer contribution to U3A City as a Committee member and tutor. Alan was an active Committee member for 12 years (1996-2007), holding the position of Treasure for 11 of those years. His contribution in safeguarding the funds of the organisation during this time are clearly remembered and […]
Awarded 2016 Helena Ling was nominated for her sustained and outstanding volunteer contribution to U3A Melbourne City across many facets of the organization. These include: Office Volunteer/Administrator: Helena has volunteered in the office at every level since joining U3A Melbourne City in 2006. She has performed every role required for the efficient functioning of the […]
Awarded 2007 John was nominated for his longstanding contribution to U3A City as both an occasional tutor and valued participant in music and Shakespeare courses. As fellow classmates wrote- John has only recently retired due to ill health. He has been a real stalwart in the Shakespeare course, bringing to bear his wide-ranging interests, his […]
Awarded 2008 Lillian joined U3A City in 1986 and tutored Raja Yoga for the next 17 years, retiring only due to ill health in 2003. Over this period, Lillian gave unstintingly of her time and energy to the U3A program. Lillian’s courses in yoga philosophy, breathing and meditation were well prepared and conveyed in a […]
Awarded 2007 As a founding member of U3A City and longstanding French tutor, Marie was nominated for Life Membership by her students in 2007. Marie joined the French class at its start, was joint tutor from 1991, and sole tutor for 13 years from 1993. In all that time she only missed a class once […]
Awarded 2008 Joyce has been a dedicated and conspicuous volunteer since U3A City’s inception in 1985. Since joining in 1985 Joyce has worked as volunteer in the office, on a weekly basis until 2006 and fortnightly since then. Her contribution to the annual enrolments in February each year has been especially valued. Joyce joined the […]
Awarded 2009 Eva joined U3A Melbourne City in 1988 and has been an active and hard-working contributor to all facets of the organization: as an office-bearer, committee member, tutor, office volunteer and administrator. Office Bearer/Committee 1993 -Committee Member 1994 – Feb 1998 Treasurer 2005 – Vice-President 2007 – 2008 Committee Member Ross House Room Bookings […]
Awarded 2020 Shirley joined U3A Melbourne City in 2009. A year later she joined the Committee of Management and also became the Social Secretary organising many events and activities for U3A members over a number of years. When asked for ideas to celebrate our 30th Anniversary, Shirley suggested a Fashion Show for mature adults, well […]
Awarded 2011 Margaret has served as a tutor of Philosophy continuously since 1995. She has run the yearlong course Philosophical Issues and Arguments each week, providing much stimulation, debate and learning among her students. Based on her dedicated and distinguished contribution to U3A Melbourne City over 16 years, Margaret was commended and awarded Life Membership […]