A great night was had by all at the Leveson in North Melbourne, offering a chance for everyone who has been involved with the MIV over the past ten years to catch up, review progress so far and acknowledge the fantastic contribution made by key individuals.
Jim Lowden from Kilmore was appropriately awarded a large framed Certificate recognising his leadership and commitment to MIV Inc.The picture at left shows Dr. Frank Hurley holding aloft the award presented to Jim.
Life memberships were conferred on various hard-working members.
Dr.Frank Hurley (Ballarat), Catherine Milward-Bason (Prahran), Jim Lowden (Kilmore), Pam Baragwanath (MIV historian) and Graham Dudley were all presented with Certificates for the First Decade which read:
"MIV Inc. - the first decade of Inspiration and Achievement 1998-2008,
In appreciation of their commitment in laying the Foundation of the Mechanics'
Institutes of Victoria"
Pam Baragwanath (pictured right with Professor Wallace Kirsop) was presented
with the first MIV Fellowship.
