From the Department of Primary Industries

Thursday 7 August, 2008

BOOK LAUNCH FOR DEDICATED FISHCARE VOLUNTEER

It was time to ponder, reminisce and celebrate the achievements of Fishcare at the launch of Fishcare – Making a difference since 1995 last Thursday.

Local resident and inaugural member of Fishcare in East Gippsland, Allison Huse, has written a journal of her experiences, travels and shared achievements as a Fishcare volunteer for the past 13 years.

The 112 page publication, full or personal anecdotes, clipping and colour photos was officially launched to 25 invited guests by Fisheries Officer and past Fishcare Coordinator, Trudy Schmidt.

Also present were Charlie Franken - the first Fishcare Coordinator, Tonia Stokes – current Fishcare Facilitator, past and present Fishcare volunteers, Mr Craig Ingram and other fervent supporters of Fishcare.

Allison first started working on the Journal in 2005, the ten year anniversary of Fishcare in Victoria. It is a remarkable achievement to present this work in published form, a credit to her dedication and commitment.

Allison Huse presents a copy of her journal Fishcare – Making a difference since 1995 to Charlie Franken – the first Fishcare Coordinator who signed up Allison as a volunteer in August 1995. Pictured with Tonia Stokes, current Fishcare Facilitator and Trudy Schmidt, previous Fishcare Coordinator.

Allison Huse, author of Fishcare – Making a difference since 1995, presents a copy of her journal to previous Fishcare coordinator, Trudy Schmidt at the official launch last Thursday.

Local MP and Fishcare supporter, Craig Ingram, has his copy of Fishcare – Making a difference since 1995 signed by author Allison Huse

Copies of Fishcare – Making a difference since 1995 can be requested via the Fishcare website www.fishcare.org.au or by contacting the Fishcare Facilitator at the DPI office in Bairnsdale.