Linton progress committee filled and ready to work

AN “organic” growth in numbers saw a community organisation in the shire’s north fill its entire committee.

Last month, the Linton and District Progress Association took its committee numbers to nine.

They found recruits for not only the four executive positions but that of the general committee members.

The previous committee was just big enough to fill the essential roles such as president and treasurer.

Association president Rachael Gauci said the change occurred at their annual general meeting.

“There was no pressure or recruitment drive; it was organic,” she said.

“People showed up because they want to be part of shaping what happens in their town, and that kind of enthusiasm is something you can’t manufacture.

“We come from across the district, and that matters when you are looking at the wider holistic view of the town.”

She said a committee was only as strong as the people behind it.

“The breadth of experience, skills, and perspectives across this group makes us far more capable than any one or two people could be alone,” she said.

“Collectively we want to be able to share, collaborate, learn new things and to grow personally as well, and expanding our member numbers and having a larger committee allows us to do this.”

Gauci said the committee had their first meeting earlier this month, änd its enthusiasm “was wonderful to experience”.

She said the growth in numbers would allow the association to pursue more action and enhance its communication with members and the wider community.

“Having nine committed people around the table means we can spread that load, play to each other’s strengths, and keep the momentum going even when life gets busy,” she said.

“It also sends a message to the wider community that this association is active, inclusive, and worth being part of. That confidence matters.”