Community
15 August, 2024
Quiet achiever recognised
ONE of the Mortlake’s quiet achievers has been recognised for the dedication he has shown to the community since moving to town 60 years ago.
David Caudle sure fits the only two criteria for a quiet achiever, according to Mortlake Lions secretary Leigh Buesnel.
He’s quiet, he comes along to the Mortlake Lions meetings with not too much to say, but he also has a lifetime of giving back to a wide variety of community groups.
At a recent lions dinner meeting, Mr Caudle received a Quiet Achiever award, which was presented to him by visiting district governor elect Susan Eaton.
“David has been a long-time resident of Mortlake, moving here with his sister 60 or so years ago,” Mr Buesnel said.
“David has quietly contributed to the community with long term memberships of, and contributions to, the Rotary club, and the Bowls club.
“He has also been a strong, however quiet, member of the lions club for six years now.
“Helping at every event in some capacity, and being the ‘Lion Tamer’ at dinner meetings. David’s only noisy role has been the official time keeper for all three grades of the Terang Mortlake Bloods, a position he has held for 25 plus years.
“We look forward to David’s continued contribution to the lions, and his contributions to the community generally.”
Mr Caudle said he was humbled to receive the recognition.
“It was very nice to get the award,” he said.
“I didn’t expect it but it’s nice when these things happen.
“It’s very nice.”
Mr Caudle said being involved with community groups had kept him busy and helped to build strong social connections.
“It gives me something to do, instead of sitting at home I can get out there and help people,” he said.
“I’ve got to know a lot of people around the town.”