Speaker - Harold Sharp Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is the most important and meaningful awards system in Australia
This week we had an outstanding introduction to our guest speaker OAM Harold Sharp by member Bob Pryke, Harold has had distinguished career and we are honoured to have him as a member of our club. Harold has worked primarily as a fundraiser throughout his career. Heading up some of the largest charities. With his claim to fame being to organise the opening of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel with over 700,000 people participating and co-ordinating a volunteer cohort of 2000+, its was certainly a highlight for Harold and also Rotary. Raising over $700,000 for the Deaf & Blind Society. These funds enabled the building of facilities in Western Sydney which are still in operation today.
The Order of Australia - What is it ?
The purpose of the order of Australia is to recognise, by National Honour, those who have made outstanding contributions that benefit their communities and ultimately, our country.
The second purpose of the order of Australia is that it serves to define, encourage and reinforce community standards, national aspirations and ideals by acknowledging actions and achievements and thereby identifying role models at all levels and in all spheres of the community.
Membership of the Order of Australia is not an award for Long Service. It is an award for Outstanding Service.
Do you know some one who provides outstanding service.
A nomination for a OAM is kept secret from the nominee. Harold Sharp still does not know the person who nominated him for an OAM. So you need to know the person well, know their circle of peers and prepare the stories around your nominee, prepare the referees and their statements to make a great application.
Harold Sharp OAM is the chairperson of the local alumni chapter here on the Central Coast, so please get in touch if you would like to discuss any opportunities for an OAM in your network.
