[Powderworks] LMOC: Rob Hirst at children's achievement awards
Bruce Robertson
the_oil_fish@yahoo.ca
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 22:20:07 -0400 (EDT)
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Thanks Rhonda - what a beautiful article. It warms the heart to hear about good guys from time to time eh! Very much appreciate the news about Rob.
cheers,
bruce in calgary
Rhonda <kayak@sympatico.ca> wrote:Just found this in the Northern Rivers Echo Newspaper (Lismore) online....
http://www.echonews.com/914/index.html (& scroll down quite aways)
As you can see, I'm still procrastinating....
-Rhonda
The Good Oil on Kids
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, with Kids in Community Awards organisers Lynne Carr and Maria Kelly at the awards launch this week.
Legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst grew up surrounded by the love of family and friends to help him achieve his dreams. When he decided to give up an arts/law degree at university and a
promising career as a lawyer to become a rock and roll performer, he was amazed by the support from his dad.
"My father hoped I'd complete the degree ­ he couldn't, because he went off to war," Rob said. He wanted to pursue his dream, and Midnight Oil never gave up on their dream ­ even if it took them more than two decades to become an 'overnight success'.
"By supporting me and letting me pursue a career in music, my family showed the ultimate sign of love and support. I was really privileged," he said.
Speaking at the launch of the Kids in Community (KIC) Awards, which recognise the support and efforts of young people, Rob said he thought it was much harder now for young people, especially when it comes to support systems.
"The stresses young people face today are far greater and that makes it harder to achieve your dream. The Kids in Community Awards play a vital role in recognising and supporting young people," he said.
The KIC Awards cover seven different categories ­ peer support, community support, indigenous youth support, homeless youth support, against all odds, mentor or role model, and community or individual supporting youth or youth programs.
This will be the third time the awards have been held locally.
Awards committee member Lynne Carr said the stories to emerge have been inspiring to all.
"Past Award nominees and recipients have really opened our eyes as to what "good" is happening in our community and how many young people are involved in positive efforts and projects," she said.
"The results of the Awards are two-fold. Firstly, it is vitally important for us to recognise the effort these younger people exert and give them every support. Secondly, any money raised from sponsorship for staging these awards in excess of our needs is spread among community groups throughout the region. Over the past two years the KIC Awards have enabled approximately $10,000 to be donated to five community groups," Mrs Carr said.
Nominations are now being sought for this year's Awards. Nomination forms will appear in The Echo in coming weeks.
Nominations close on June 2, and the presentation night will be on Tuesday, June 24. Details on the Awards are available from Lynne Carr 6625 1195.
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<P>Thanks Rhonda - what a beautiful article. It warms the heart to hear about good guys from time to time eh! Very much appreciate the news about Rob.
<P>cheers,
<P>bruce in calgary
<P> <B><I>Rhonda <kayak@sympatico.ca></I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Just found this in the Northern Rivers Echo Newspaper (Lismore) online.... <BR><A href="http://www.echonews.com/914/index.html">http://www.echonews.com/914/index.html</A> (& scroll down quite aways)
<P>As you can see, I'm still procrastinating.... <BR>-Rhonda <BR>
<P><B>The Good Oil on Kids</B>
<P>Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, with Kids in Community Awards organisers Lynne Carr and Maria Kelly at the awards launch this week.
<P>Legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst grew up surrounded by the love of family and friends to help him achieve his dreams. When he decided to give up an arts/law degree at university and a <BR> promising career as a lawyer to become a rock and roll performer, he was amazed by the support from his dad.
<P> "My father hoped I'd complete the degree ­ he couldn't, because he went off to war," Rob said. He wanted to pursue his dream, and Midnight Oil never gave up on their dream ­ even if it took them more than two decades to become an 'overnight success'.
<P> "By supporting me and letting me pursue a career in music, my family showed the ultimate sign of love and support. I was really privileged," he said.
<P>Speaking at the launch of the Kids in Community (KIC) Awards, which recognise the support and efforts of young people, Rob said he thought it was much harder now for young people, especially when it comes to support systems.
<P> "The stresses young people face today are far greater and that makes it harder to achieve your dream. The Kids in Community Awards play a vital role in recognising and supporting young people," he said.
<P>The KIC Awards cover seven different categories ­ peer support, community support, indigenous youth support, homeless youth support, against all odds, mentor or role model, and community or individual supporting youth or youth programs.
<P>This will be the third time the awards have been held locally.
<P>Awards committee member Lynne Carr said the stories to emerge have been inspiring to all.
<P>"Past Award nominees and recipients have really opened our eyes as to what "good" is happening in our community and how many young people are involved in positive efforts and projects," she said.
<P>"The results of the Awards are two-fold. Firstly, it is vitally important for us to recognise the effort these younger people exert and give them every support. Secondly, any money raised from sponsorship for staging these awards in excess of our needs is spread among community groups throughout the region. Over the past two years the KIC Awards have enabled approximately $10,000 to be donated to five community groups," Mrs Carr said.
<P>Nominations are now being sought for this year's Awards. Nomination forms will appear in The Echo in coming weeks.
<P>Nominations close on June 2, and the presentation night will be on Tuesday, June 24. Details on the Awards are available from Lynne Carr 6625 1195. <BR> _______________________________________________ Powderworks mailing list Powderworks@cs.colorado.edu http://www.cs.colorado.edu/mailman/listinfo/powderworks</P></BLOCKQUOTE><p><br><hr size=1>Post your free ad now! <a href="http://ca.personals.yahoo.com/"><b>Yahoo! Canada Personals</b></a><br>
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