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SHARON O’HARA –
VALUED STAFF MEMBER
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haz as she was known, worked at the RPAYC
for 15 years in a number of roles, including
accounts, administration and membership.
The majority of her tenure was as the
Executive Assistant to the General Manager
and in this capacity she provided support not only to
the GM, but to all managers and staff and to RPA’s
elected officers.
Her knowledge of the Clubs industry and specifically
RPAYC coupled with her dedication, candour and
high standards meant she was a valued employee who
made a great contribution to the Club. She trained and
supported many of us and I am sure that, like me, those
who she helped along the way will appreciate how freely
she gave her knowledge.
50 YEAR MEMBERS
Kenneth Beashel
Robert Clisdell
Kenneth Davidson
Ian Fergusson
Brian Gray
Philip Kinsella
Frederick Lind
Grahame Maclean
Marillyn Morris
Bryan Neilson
Roger Prior
Kevin Weldon
As a long serving staff member, Shaz was very well known
by our members and during her final years of service
she assumed the part time membership co-ordinator role
welcoming many new members to the Club.
Shaz was first diagnosed with her illness in October
2011 and in her typically strong and determined way,
she fought as best she could and finally lost her battle in
February 2017.
Sharon will be missed and remembered forever!
DECEASED MEMBERS
Alec Burton
Thomas Campbell
A J de Montfort
Lyn Fergusson
Anthony (Tony) Fox
John Grout
John Gunn
Ronald Hayden
Fran Hudson
John Mostyn
William O’Donoghue
Geoffrey Peacock
John Slade
Antony Slater
John Gale
Frank Newman
John Violet
Russell Vasey
Mervyn Wetton
Michael Wyer
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