Annette Ferguson Rose Pin Annette Ferguson 15/8/48 - 12/4/2003 Annette Ferguson was a very special member of the Quota Club of Alstonville-Wollongbar. As a charter member of the club she believed very strongly in working for the Community, and was an instigator of many of our local and district projects. Over the years Annette had her own difficulties and tragedies which only made her more aware of how important it was to lend a helping hand, expecting no accolades. In February 2003 Annette was diagnosed with a massive terminal brain tumour. An operation in Brisbane only confirmed our worst fears and she settled back at home to prepare for some treatment to prolong the inevitable. We thought we had some time, and we all tried to give back to Annette a little of the thoughtfulness and caring that she had shown each of us in the past by helping her to cope with simple daily tasks and sharing laughs and good times. Sadly within weeks Annette died, at the age of 54. Annette touched so many people in her unaffected and friendly was so we were very moved when the South Pacific Area Director Carolyn Rice presented the club with a crystal Rose Pin in honour and in memory of Annette. Each year the pin will be passed on to a member of the club, chosen by secret ballot, who most represents the motto of Quota International "We Share" as Annette showed us all how to care and nurture each other, as we never know what lies around the corner. This year's worthy recipient of the Rose Pin is Denise Morrow.