Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Celebrating Incredible Dedication To Our Community

Council Recently Held A Morning Tea To Recognise The Efforts Of Lee Jensen, Who’s Managed The Slade Point Community Hall For An Amazing 26 Years!

The Mayor, Ceo, Executive Manager Of Community Lifestyles, Maurie Fatnowna, Councillors And Members Of The Recently-Formed Slade Point Progress Association Gathered At The Jcc To Acknowledge Lee’s Commitment To Her Community.

Mr Fatnowna Said It Was An Incredible Achievement.

“It’s An Extraordinary Milestone, That’s Been Far More Than Just Overseeing Bookings And Maintenance.  It’s About A Deep Understanding Of What The Community Needs And The Ability To Foster A Welcoming Environment For All Who Walk Through The Doors,” Mr Fatnowna Said.

“And Lee Has Done This With Grace, Consistency And Care.

“In Two-And-A-Half Decades We’ve Seen Enormous Change…Yet Through All Of This, One Constant Has Remained And That’s Lee’s Presence As The Face Of The Slade Point Community Hall,” He Said.

Also At The Morning Tea Were Well-Known Local Artists, Including Leonie Wood, Who Has Used The Hall To Develop Residents’ Creative Endeavours And Attended Playgroups There With Her Grandchildren.

“That Generational Impact Is Rare And Lee’s Unwavering Dedication To The Role Is Something I Believe May Never Be Seen Again In Today’s Fast-Paced And Ever-Changing Workforce,” Maurie Said.

Mayor Greg Williamson Said Lee’s Commitment To The Community Can’t Be Overstated.

“You’ve Created An Environment That People Just Want To Be A Part Of And It’s Incredible To See That Someone In Our Community Wanting To Put In As Much Passion, Drive And Energy As You Have Done,” Mayor Williamson Said.

“So Thank You On Behalf Of Council, We’re Really, Really Proud Of The Fact That You’ve Been Able To Deliver That Community Service For So Long.”

Executive manager of Community Lifestyles, Maurie Fatnowna with Lee Jensen

Mayor Greg Williamson presenting Lee Jensen with her award

Executive manager of Community Lifestyles, Maurie Fatnowna, Lee Jensen and Mayor Greg Williamson. Photos supplied

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