On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest MC. In this photo, Lou Richards is captured in a candid shot whilst seated at a table. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man sitting at a round table covered with a white tablecloth. On the table are cups and saucers, small plates with serviettes, and a plate of sandwiches. Behind him is a tall freestanding vertical banner. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth. On the wall behind the banner, there is a large framed black and white photo (partially obscured). The photo depicts some sports persons standing on podiums (partially obscured), with a large crowd of spectators sitting in the grandstand behind them.[Handwritten in blue ink] Lou Richardsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, Lou Richards poses for a photo in front of the Arthritis Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" banner. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man standing beside a tall freestanding vertical banner. Behind him is a panelled wall. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), recognised several of its volunteer members with an Oustanding Service Award. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, award recipients pose for a group photo while holding their awards. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation with Long Service and Outstanding Service Awards.COL photo of a large group of people of varying ages posing for a photo. Many of them are holding up a framed award. On the wall behind them (partially obscured) is a large black and white Photograph of an athletics running event. Also behind them, on the left, is a white and blue Move It Or Lose It banner. Beside them is a large round table with a white table cloth & crockery.[In black ink] Outstanding Service Award Recipients Vol Celebration MCG 5/12/97arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, 1997

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts an unidentified woman chatting to journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, during the event.Colour photo of two women sitting at a round table, chatting. There are drinks and plates of food on the table. In the background, there is a waiter carrying a tea and coffee pots, and a musician playing an electric keyboard.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Right Ita Buttrosearthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts AV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, and journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, chatting to an unidentified man during the event.Colour photo of three people standing close together and chatting. In the background, to the left of the frame, there is a white banner with blue text (partially obscured). The lower half of the wall is covered in dark wood panelling.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] middle Shirly Caulfeild [sic] right Its beuttrose [sic] [On the same sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Vol Celebration 1998arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, shirley caulfield, ceo, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

Articles in annual report include: "President's Report: A Season of Celebrations", "A Future in their Fingers: 1894-1994", "Pride and Problems", "The Next 100 years", "Volunteer Report: Service Since Day 1", "Blind Member's Council: Keeping the focus Sharp", "Once in a Century Appeal, CEO's Report: New Beginnings", "Services: Vision and Hearing Assessment, Rehabilitation, Confident Living, Resident Care, Telephone Support Programs, Information Radio, Vision Information Line, Newsline, Training" "Treasurer's Report: Satisfying Results"32 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Articles in annual report include: President's report, treasurer's report, Association for the blind balance sheet, life governors, Ballarat home report, Bendigo home report, Brighton home report, Blind citizens community centre, welfare report, auxiliaries, facts about blindness. Discussion includes the continuing deficit problem, establishment of a Volunteer Services Group, visit by Governor General Sir Rohan Delacombe to Bendigo (Mirridong) to launch the Lions Club appeal for funds, celebration of Granny Carson's 103rd birthday, the erection of a new wing at the Blind Citizens Community centre and hope that the second stage will be completed when additional funds are secured, the cessation of the North Fitzroy Good Companions Auxiliary and the success of the Children's Fair at Kooyong.1 volume of text and black and white photographsassociation for the blind, sir rohan delacombe, annual reports, katharine (kitty) rose

Colour photograph Rotary Club 40th Annual Dinner Jack Peel, Elice Peel and Rosemary Jennings. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, celebration

Colour photograph Rotary 40th Annual Dinner Ian Bunty Bulmer wife Edith and Brenda Albury. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, celebration

Colour photograph Rotary Club 40th Annual Dinner, Mavis Warne, second person unknown. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, celebration