CHERYL and Doug Pullen were recently recognised by the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre as life members, recognising their years of dedication, service, knowledge and time.
The couple first got involved with the centre when Cheryl started volunteering there at the end of 2012; however, had been volunteering in the community since 2007. When Cheryl fell ill, her husband Doug took over in her role as secretary in 2014, a role Doug stayed in until mid this year. He briefly resigned in November 2022 but stepped back into the role after a new treasurer had to back out suddenly, showing Doug’s dedication to the centre, even when he was ready to hang up his volunteering boots.
Cheryl reminisced on the events the centre used to hold, how much profit they made and kept the community in anticipation for their next event.
Doug highlighted how the couple reacted to receiving the honour of being recognised as life members, and how much they love volunteering to serve the community.
“We felt gobsmacked when we were told we were being named life members. We’ve had good times and bad times, never really falling out with anybody or anything but we just do what we do,” he said.