Chamber Executive Officer Honoured

Last week the Chamber's long-serving Executive Officer Paula Roden was recognised for her outstanding dedication to the highest quality of workmanship by Rotary with the presentation of their Pride of Workmanship Award.

Pride of Workmanship is an approved Rotary project instigated in 1975 by the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills.  The Pride of Workmanship Program enables managers in our society to help employees achieve the goal of job satisfaction, and publicly recognize them for their efforts.

For over 18 years Paula has worked for the Chamber firstly as Chamber Secretary and now as its Executive Officer. For those years she has been known and acknowledged as the "Face of the Chamber". A tireless and devoted worker who carries out of her duties above and beyond what is set out in her job description. Meticulous in her approach to her work, taking pride in what she does whilst at the same time being a sound supporter of the needs and wants of the business community and a truly worthy recipient of the Pride of Workmanship Award

Upon being notified of the Award, Paula said, "It is indeed an honour to be recognised by your employer for something that you feel is ‘just what you do'.

I enjoy working in Parramatta and for the people of Parramatta especially when the Chamber is involved in fundraising and support for the needy such as our Aussie Christmas BBQ for the homeless. It makes everything more worthwhile."

Paula has indeed been the mainsail of the Chamber for all these years. Her dedication, loyalty, persistence and plain hard work have made a significant contribution to the Chamber's continued success and relevance.

The Chamber also congratulates Rotary for putting on these fine awards which give much needed recognition to those in our community who quietly work behind the scenes turning good ideas into reality.