WANDILIGONG Preservation Society's (WPS) annual general meeting on February 16 saw the celebration of retiring president Robyn Wood's 40 years of service.
For each of those past 40 plus years, Robyn has been involved in the WPS at the executive level as well as at the 'planting-trees level', having held various roles of office during each of those years and working alongside many inspiring and talented people.
At the AGM, Robyn acknowledged her early mentors and founders of the society, including Coral and Jack Bennett, Bessie Fitzpatrick, Agnes O’Donnell, Pat McGough, Avril Benson, Ross Goldsworthy and Alf Royle.
"Robyn has always been the 'go-to' person in Wandiligong regarding the Diggings, especially since founding member Coral Bennett’s death," WPS secretary, Adam Rosser said.
"Robyn can be seen walking in the Diggings almost every day, noting any damage or maintenance concerns as well as opportunities for improvement.
"She is always in good cheer and has been consistently willing to do whatever is necessary to 'get the job done'.
"She loves the area and has shown great commitment and dedication to preserving local community and landscape. 
"The Wandiligong Preservation Society and the community would like to thank Robyn for her many, many years of service to the community and we wish her well with her retirement.
"The WPS would also like to thank Peter Bick, our outgoing secretary and Melanie Gribble, our outgoing treasurer, for their many years of service to the WPS."
If anyone is interested in joining the WPS, please email: wandiligongpreservationsociety@gmail.com for more information.