Sunshine Coast Council Grant Support

Caloundra Family History Research Inc. is very grateful to the Sunshine Coast Council for the grant under the Community Partnership Funding Program to provide funding of $4,000 for three years to go towards our rent costs. This funding will allow us to use more of our own money to provide training programs and resources for Read More …

Dawn Kemp – A Loyal Friend Lost

Vale Dawn Kemp As previously advised we lost Dawn Kemp on 12 October 2020 after a long illness.  Dawn was a well-known member of the group, who had been a loyal and supportive member for many years.  She held the positions of Assistant Librarian from 2005 to 2007, and then as Treasurer from 2007 until Read More …

Life Membership – Valerie Thornton

Nomination At the 2021 August AGM June Blackburn nominated Valerie Thornton for Life Membership which was supported by the members. As a surprise, some of Valerie’s family including her granddaughter turned up at her house to present her clock and flowers. Other family members joined in on the Zoom Meeting. The clock, clock made by Read More …

Finalist in Fisher Community Awards

Fisher Community Awards Presentation Evening In late June 2021 Roz, Fran, and Valerie (L-R) attended The Fisher Community Awards because Caloundra Family History Reserach Inc was a finalist in the Fisher Senior Community Group of the Year section of the Fisher Community Awards. The Fisher Awards have been designed to highlight and celebrate the outstanding Read More …

Rooms Opening for Research

In the January newsletter, Valerie announced that the committee had approved the opening of the rooms for research on Thursdays and Saturdays from 21 January 2021. This is great as it will be full access to the Library including the Computer Room and Meeting Room. Normal opening and research hours resume from that date and Read More …