50th Anniversary News
Mark The Mai-Wel Group’s 50th Anniversary with Wine!
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In May 2011 The Mai-Wel Group will officially turn 50 and to commemorate this remarkable milestone, Unique Exposure and The Mai-Wel Group have produced a commemorative wine and port range that like The Mai-Wel Group, just keeps getting better with age. A range of fantastic range of whites, reds and a port have been picked to tantalise your palette and give you a lasting memento of the anniversary as well as raise much needed funds for the organisation. Wines include;
Click here to download an order form or to place an order order call 02 4932 8599 or email wine@maiwel.com.au |
A Very Social Occasion
More than 150 guests celebrated at Maitland Regional Art Gallery on Wednesday 12th May, 2010 to witness the launch of The Mai-Wel Group’s 50th Anniversary year and commemorate the achievements of the organisation since its humble beginnings in 1960.
Mai-Wel 50th Anniversary Ambassador, Mr Milton Morris AO, President of The Mai-Wel Board of Directors, Mr Graham Burns and CEO of The Mai-Wel Group, Pennie Kearney addressed the guests, some of which had been a part of Mai-Wel, and the South Street School, since day one.
Many thanks to the following businesses and people who made the event such a success; Maitland City Council, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Draytons Family Wines, Studio On Wharf Photography , Unique Exposure and Eclipse Media, Events & PR.
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Zelda and Malcolm Story and |
Mai-Wel Directors, Mr David Allen |
Mr Hilton Grugeon, Pam Tierney |
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East Maitland Bowling Club President Mr John O'Rielly, Mayor of Maitland Clr Peter Blackmore, East Maitland Bowling Club General Manager Mr Steve Duggan |
Rebecca and Matthew Pritchard |
The Mai-Wel Group President of the Board of Directors, Mr Graham Burns with Hunter Regional Manager of Rural Press Limited, Mr Peter Dehnert and Ambassador Milton Morris |
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Mai-Wel Director, Paul Callinan with Chief Operating Officer of HMRI, Brad Webb |
The Mai-Wel Group Ambassador, Mr Milton Morris |
Mai-Wel clients with former Principal of South St School, Mrs Julia Sharpe |
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The Mai-Wel Group President of the Board of Directors Mr Graham Burns with Mrs Lorna Measures, Mrs Nola Warby, Ambassador Milton Morris and CEO Pennie Kearney |
Mrs Betty Higgs and Mai-Wel Director Mr Frank Higgs |
CEO Pennie Kearney with Kay Sharp, Hunter Valley Training Company |
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Mai-Wel Supported Employee, Miss Mandy Wilson |
The Mai-Wel Group CEO, Mrs Pennie Kearney with husband Mal |
Long time volunteer and supporter of The Mai-Wel Group, Mrs Nola Warby |
The Mai-Wel Group Celebrates 50 Years of Service
50 years of operation is a significant achievement for any organisation and from May 2010 to May 2011 The Mai-Wel Group will celebrate 50 years of service delivery to the Hunter community.
Mai-Wel was born from the vision of a few families in the 1960’s who wanted to provide their children with a disability an outlet for education, opportunity and purposeful employment. 50 years on, The Mai-Wel Group is a thriving, client focused, not for profit company which provides a diverse range of services across the Hunter. Not only is Mai-Wel one of the larger Disability Service Providers in the Lower Hunter Region, but the company is now a major employer within the Hunter with more than 290 full/part time staff employed to provide services and support to more than 800 people with a disability.
This success can be attributed to a number of factors which include: the vision of that original group of families, the expertise of the Management and staff and an ongoing commitment by all to improve opportunities for people with a disability.
The expansion of service delivery over the past few years is a result of an excellent Strategic Plan and the selection of Directors, Management and staff with the skills required to meet the demands on infrastructure, maintenance, capitol works and recruitment necessary to match then growth of programs, services and multiple client groups.
Underpinning each of these challenges is a commitment to outcomes for the individual, quality customer service and the ongoing support of the local business community.
“The loyalty and support of many local people over the 50 years has been nothing short of amazing and our celebrations throughout 2010/2011 will give us the opportunity to formerly recognise the significant involvement of those individuals and businesses over so many years” The Mai-Wel Group CEO, Pennie Kearney said.
The Board of Directors, staff and clients invite all supporters and friends of The Mai-Wel Group, past and present, to participate in our year long calendar of events which will include the following;
· Make a Difference Dinner – (date tba)
· International Day of People with a Disability (IdPWD) Breakfast – December 2010
· Celebrity Sports Match – February 2011
· Ecumenical Church Service – March 2011
· 50th Anniversary Gala Ball – May 2011
(Dates are approximate except where indicated)
To ensure you don’t miss out on any of these fantastic events, or if you have history items which may be of significance please contact Bronwyn Bell on (02) 4932 8599 or email 50years@maiwel.com.au.