Probus

In 1999, Lyn Gahan was invited to be the first female member of the Rotary Club of Caloundra, becoming the first female President in July, 2002.Later, in 2008, as a Rotary project, she initiated the establishment of a fourth Probus Club in Caloundra- the Probus Club of Pelican Waters.Retirement from being Deputy Principal at Caloundra State High School, in 2002, created opportunities for much community service.As well as involvement in a vast variety of Probus activities, Lyn has been committed to the Red Cross Emergency Services- joining in 2011, becoming the Sunshine Coast Team Convenor in 2014, (currently holding that role,) and also serving for four years as Liaison Officer with the Local Disaster Management Group. She has been activated on more than ten occasions, responding to community disasters, throughout Queensland, .State and federal election campaigns have included Lyn, over many years. Recently, she dedicated her skills as Campaign Manager for Stuart Coward, a former student at Caloundra State High.Currently, Lyn is the 13th President of the Probus Club of Pelican Waters, “recycled,” having been the Foundation President in 2008.Lyn relishes sharing all aspects of her life with Mike, her husband of 32 years, and with his family, which includes five grandchildren.Lyn has actively enjoyed living in Caloundra since 1982 and is very proud to be a local!