At 92 years young, Olive Donaldson is a local identity with a jovial personality who endears herself to everyone with her youthful spirit and positive outlook.
A member of Tewantin Noosa RSL & Citizens Memorial Club since its foundation nearly 40 years ago, Olive has donated her time and passion to the club for decades including helping scrutineer at annual general meetings.
Her wheelie walker is a Ferrari model and she recently jokingly commented to General Manager, Julie McLaws that it was as close as she’d get to the real thing. This sparked the idea in Julie’s mind to organise a special experience for her to thank her for many years of support and help.
“Olive has a cheeky personality and is such a pleasure to know. She is so dedicated and supportive of the club I thought that getting her a ride in a real Ferrari would be a small way we could show our appreciation. The look on her face when she saw the Ferrari was priceless and a moment we won’t forget!” said Julie McLaws.
Vice Chairman, Mr Dean Harlow also did a presentation to Olive and thanked her and provided her with some club vouchers.
A lifetime local, Ms Donaldson is a foundation member of Tewantin Noosa RSL, was a Noosa Councillor in the 1990s, volunteered to serve in the WRAAF during the Korean War and has been involved in numerous organisations such as Parkyn’s Hut Information Centre, Laurel Ladies and the Country Women’s Association.
