Mackay Table Tennis stalwarts Donna and Kevin Abbott have put their money where their hearts are by donating a new honour board for the association.
The new honour board was installed late last year and stands beside the original, which holds the names of every president, secretary, treasurer, men’s and women’s champions, life members and patrons since the association was formed in 1937.
The original was installed at the new Mackay Table Tennis Centre in Bridge Rd when it was opened in 1972 and was donated by Jim Hardy and his son Peter, who formed the Kooyong Table Tennis Club in the 60s and raised funds at the hotel for the new centre.
Donna and Kev, and Donna’s late uncle Frank DeCampo, have a long association with the club.
Frank was treasurer for five years between 1961-64 and was among those fundraising for the new centre at a time when the association was playing competitions at the Church of England Hall in Shakespeare St.
Both Donna and Kev followed Frank’s footsteps and have been long-time players, supporters and fundraisers for the club.
Donna is now in a record 10th year as treasurer, and she, Kevin and Frank are all life members of the association.
By Charlie Payne
Donna and Kevin Abbott stand beside the new honour board at the Mackay Table Tennis Centre. Photos: Charlie Payne
The original honour board with the new board in the background at the entrance to the Mackay Table Tennis Centre
