Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Winter 2012 | Page 21

Ruth Hungerford is one woman who is making a huge contribution to the game of golf. In recognition of her involvement, Hungerford received the Golf Queensland Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by Club Super, at the 2011 Queensland Golf Industry Awards night, held on Tuesday 13 March. “There are many great volunteers around Queensland, so I was extremely honoured to be chosen to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award,” Hungerford says. At 78-years-old Hungerford has been a key member of the Downs and South Western District Ladies Golf Association since its inception in 1978. Since then she has been involved as President, handicap manager and been responsible for the organisation of the annual District tournaments. Prior to the formation of the District, Hungerford was involved with the Clifton Golf Club, following in the footsteps of her father who was one of the founding members of that club. He thought it would be a good idea for his family to play at Clifton as well and encouraged his wife and daughters to learn the game. Hungerford then became Secretary/ Treasurer of the Clifton Golf Club, and is still Treasurer for the Club, and has been Captain of the ladies committee for years. She can be found at the Clifton club every Wednesday running the ladies golf, and again on the weekend organising the daily competitions. “I am very interested in the game of golf and I enjoy seeing other people getting enjoyment out of the game. As long as everybody enjoys themselves then I am happy,” she says. Hungerford is still actively involved in the club and just recently played for Clifton in club pennants because they couldn’t manage to round up enough players and she doesn’t like to see any spot forfeit! She is also an active member of the community and during any given week she volunteers for Meals on Wheels around Clifton. Hungerford is known for having a wonderful disposition and she has made a tremendous contribution to the game of golf and her local environment in general. rewarded with what you put in,” Hungerford says. Volunteering is an excellent way to become involved in the game of golf. The roles you can do are endless – gardening, administration, supporting coaching sessions, helping within school and junior programs, events and many more. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends who have similar interests to you. Why volunteer? • Learn new skills or share your talents with others • Have fun and meet new people • Gain a sense of accomplishment • Make a difference to your local golf community For further information about volunteering for Golf Queensland please contact [phone] or email [email protected]. “The satisfaction I get from volunteering is extremely worthwhile. For anybody wanting to volunteer, you will be Golf Queensland Volunteer Recognition Program Golf Queensland recognises that volunteers provide the industry with a valuable asset and have therefore introduced a new initiative assisting Districts in recognisin