Women lead the future of Phillip Island Senior Citizens

THE Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club have found themselves at the forefront of a new era, having a predominantly female committee for the first time in their 52-year history. 
This year the male counterparts didn’t make themselves available to join the board, deciding to work behind the scenes and make a difference at each event – where their support doesn’t go unnoticed. 

Secretary Liza Lee said hopefully more of the male members will join us on the committee in coming years, but make it be known that their contribution is always greatly appreciated. 

So why are they sharing their piece of history? Why not!

“We celebrate International Women's Day, Mother’s Day, and let's not forget our foremothers the suffragettes, who fought for women's rights including our right to vote.

“Oh yes, I went there - and I did so because so many of our female members, past and present would be happy and proud to celebrate what has come to be. Let's not forget the insurgents of women’s football leagues, and Socceroos, and how celebrated, successful, and inspirational they have become,” said Liza. 

The women of the Phillip Island Senior Citizens hope to inspire the younger counterparts to thrive and work to achieve greatness - working equally beside their male colleagues.

The new predominantly female committee is a group of intelligent adult women who work together as a collaborative gaggle of gals with a similar sense of humour, and an easy-going nature. 

“These friendships happened both before and after joining the committee for us all. So, while we wait for men to put their hands up to join us on the Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club board and help drive our club forward, here's cheers to us ol’ girls just getting on with the job for 2023/2024 year.” 

In the first year that Teena Burns has been President the membership numbers have increased, and the group continue to grow as a vibrant club. 

“On a very sad note, we lost the pulse of the Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club in Allan Droscher who passed on Tuesday night – July 4, 2023.
“Allan will be greatly missed and in a tribute to his legacy we are naming our kitchen Allan's kitchen. He was such a beautiful man.”

For further details on when the club will host a wake for Allen, contact Liza Lee on 0431 867 058.