23/09/2026
Extending the biggest of congratulations to Robyn Baker; recipient of this years Volunteer Excellence Award 🌟
A small excerpt from Robyn’s nomination:
Since becoming involved in 2017, Robyn has given her time across an impressive range of roles, including Treasurer, Registrar, Vice President, fundraising coordinator, website coordinator, event volunteer, interstate chaperone, Cali ACT competition announcer and State trophy coordinator. Across every role, Robyn has shown the qualities that make volunteers so valuable: reliability, initiative, kindness, teamwork and a willingness to step forward whenever help is needed.
As Treasurer, her work has improved budgeting, reporting, compliance, fee collection and banking processes, giving the committee greater confidence to make informed decisions for members, families and coaches.
She has also secured and managed grants that have delivered real benefits, including new costumes, classroom dividers, equipment and reduced costs for additional programs.
Just as importantly, Robyn has helped build a stronger club culture. Through fundraising, events and everyday support, she encourages others to get involved, welcomes new volunteers and helps families feel connected to the Karilee community.
Her teamwork is equally impressive. Whether contributing at committee level or jumping in to help backstage, support merchandise, organise events or assist another volunteer, Robyn brings calmness, good humour and care to everything she does.
Robyn has also shown outstanding initiative, stepping in when the club’s website project stalled, learning new skills and coordinating others to deliver a fresh, current website that will support recruitment and communication for years to come.
What stands out most is not only how much Robyn does, but how she does it — with generosity, respect, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting those around her.
Robyn, your contribution has strengthened Karilee operationally, financially and socially. You have made things easier for others, opened opportunities for more people to participate, and truly demonstrated the very best of volunteer service.
