The Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association Management Committee is an elected team of dedicated local volunteers who work together for the Association, the members and the community.
Get in touch to share what you think is important for this stunning area
Thomas O'Keefe, Vice President
Thomas is a dedicated local newspaper journalist, as well as volunteering with the local RFS, Lions Club, and countless other community groups. He is also a local Councillor on the Mid Coast Council. Committed to community.
Joan Jenkin, Member
Community advocate.
Sandra Bourke, President
Beach lover & environmentalist with 30 years+ experience in public & private sector project management and advocacy. Our grant, newsletter & web content writer. Member of the Tea Gardens Lions Club & Country Club; BA (Syd), MSSc (CSU).
Jeanette Hart, Member & President of the Myall River Art Walk Group
Retired former special education teacher. Member of the Art Walk Group & U3A Art Group. Long serving local volunteer, community advocate & leader. Designed & painted murals in Hawks Nest with assistance. Assisted with Hawks Nest Park beautification.
Kay Jones, Treasurer
World Famous Treasurer, Traveller and great team member - always ready to help!
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Bruce Murray, Secretary
Retired Air Force Wing Commander & Avionics Engineer with 42 years experience in teamwork, program & project management, governance, procurement, engineering management & compliance. Member of Lions Club, RSL Sub Branch, Bowling Club, Golf Club, Myall Masters Swimming, and the HNTG Surf Lifesaving Club.
Leigh Allen, Life Committee Member
Life Member, artist, community advocate and retired teacher!
Lois McShane, Committee Member
Committee member.
Sherrie O'Keefe, Secretary
Sage, pillar of strength, and former teacher.
Shirley Darch, Committee Member
Committee member.