Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Marion Mackie

Bridget VALLENCE (Evelyn) (13:07): I wish to pay tribute to and congratulate a fabulous member of the Probus Club of Lilydale. Marion Mackie was recently appointed as a life member of Lilydale Probus, an extremely well deserved honour for her. Marion was the first woman president, in 2016–17, after Lilydale Probus became a combined club for men and women 10 years ago. Despite only officially being a member for 10 years, Marion really has been part of the Lilydale Probus club for 24 years. Since Doug joined, Marion has supported him in a variety of busy executive roles and has helped to attract new members, particularly women, doing an incredible amount of work to connect local people and engage them in a variety of activities. In 2010 Marion started Probus Pals, an important opportunity for women to socialise and support one another. She has written and coordinated the newsletter and always made everyone feel valued and welcome. Congratulations, Marion.